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Sunscreen - Unlisted Brand - Botanical Skin Works Summer Protection Lotion (SPF 15 or 30)

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rated 5.0(2 reviews)

  • Average Rating: 5.0
  • 100% would buy again
  • Package Quality: 4.5
  • Price: $$$$

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rated 5 of 5 Rain7 on 6/5/2008 1:23:00 PM More reviews by Rain7

Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Green

I have been using the SPF 30 for about 3 weeks, and I like it so far. There is no white cast left at all, and it sinks in well, although it does have a slightly shiny finish. I have oily skin, so I have to blot my face 2 x during the day. I don't think it has broken me out, but I do have a lot of acne right now. I think that is from a cup of coffee I drank a week ago. It is quite expensive ($25 for 6 oz), but I am only using it on my face, so it will last a long time. I bought this because it is 100% natural, and zinc oxide is the best UVA/UVB sunscreen around...or so I have heard. So far so good with this product. I will probably repurchase, but I may have to search for a similar product that is less $.

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rated 5 of 5 Genia1 on 7/31/2007 12:09:00 PM More reviews by Genia1

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Green

This Summer Protection Lotion is absolutely the best sun block I've ever used. I was afraid the shea butter in it would cause me to break out, but the zinc oxide in it is actually helping my acne. I've since done research and discovered that zinc is slightly antiseptic and astringent, but is also soothing and healing. The lotion doesn't make my skin oily, actually reduces the amount of oil my skin produces, and yet moisturizes it enough that it never becomes dry or flaky. I now use it as my day-time moisturizer. And, last but not least, because zinc oxide is the main ingredient, I'm also getting much better sun protection than with lotions that contain small quantities of it. I can't speak highly enough of this all-natural product (see ingredients below).
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Aloe Vera, Grapeseed Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Sun Bleached Beeswax, Irish Moss, & Black Willow Bark Extract.
I buy the one with SPF 15 online through Apothena. It costs $20, which I consider pretty expensive, but given my skin problems I'll pay that for nice skin. It comes in a large 6 oz. plastic squeeze bottle that stands up, which I like because I can stand it up in my medicine cabinet.
Note: Be sure to rub in well. And because zinc is the main ingredient, it does make the skin look a little lighter once applied, but not drastically so.
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