my mom is going to get mad at me screaming I TOLD YOU TO PUT SUNSCREEN ON..its kind o fa big deal cause cancer runs in my family..but why am i burnt if i put sunscreen on my face!? its only my face & nowhere else also!!?
2006-07-26 10:00:47 · 11 answers · asked by Shelly 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
SPF over 30 is full of chemicals and will cause irritation more than a sunburn. You see the reaction with chemicals and the sun ....The rays from the sun: UVA and UVB.... UVA is the one that destroys your elasticin and collagen (the same ones that when we grow older they start the diminish the production) and this is what makes the 90% of aging signs and the tanning slons have these rays. Also the UVB is the ray that burns you and contributes to skin cancer. What you need are products that help you get protected form both rays and always try to avoid the SPF over 30 because these like i said before will cause your skin to get irritated. I use these great products that help me get a nice tan (fake tan called made in the shade) , they also have great sun protectors for everyday use and water resistant, and they also have a tan enhancer that makes your tan last longer....you could find them in this site, at the left margin look for BefoRE Sun and you will find them .... http://arbonnepuertorico.myarbonne.com under shop online...the best part is that they have ingredients for anti aging.... wonderful...and the hair protectn is just divine because it also works like a detangler..... and you could also use the "chap stick" they have to protect and hydrate your lips .......
2006-07-26 10:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by shoppinggirl90 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Are you sure it's a burn and not an allergic reaction?
2) How long were you out? SPF 50 doesn't mean you can't burn, only that it will take you 50x longer to burn than if you wore nothing.
3) Was it waterproof & sweatproof? Rubproof? If it didn't stay on, it can't work.
4) How often did you reapply? After about 2 hrs, most sunscreens actually become inactivated by the sun.
5) When did you apply? It takes most sunscreens about 30 min to interact w/your skin and start protecting you from UV damage.
6) How much did you apply? If you put on a very thin layer, you might have only gotten an SPF 10 or 20 rather than the full protection.
Since the rest of your body is protected, I'm guessing either you didn't get enough on your face or your facial skin is allergic to the product and it's actually a reaction rather than burn.
Ditto on the hat thing! Next to avoiding the sun mid-day, it's the best thing to protect your skin. A full brim hat is better than a ball cap since it will protect your neck and ears as well. Trust me, you will be soooooo glad your mom nagged you when you are 30 and you have the best skin of any of your friends! LOL!
2006-07-26 17:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by lechemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fish-belly-white (Irish/Scottish/English ancestry) and get burned no matter how much sunblock I slather on. The only solution is to hide from the sun like a demon of the dark. Or you can go outside and tell your mom to chill. Different people have different skintypes. You have to reapply sunscreen every half an hour if you want to make absolutely sure you stay good and protected, which is a real pain in the behind. And the protection provided by higher SPF sunblocks only increases in almost uselessly small increments once you hit spf 35.
2006-07-26 17:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly you didn't apply enough sunblock to your face and also the face/neck is more senstive than other areas of the body. Also it depends on the sunblock ingredients, some need to be applied more often than others, as a general rule of thumb, you should reapply sunblock every 2-3 hours for maximum protection. Also you shouldn't sit out in direct sunlight for too long, especially in the midday sun and should also wear a hat/sunglasses as sunblock can only give you so much protection. HTH.
2006-07-26 18:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always use waterproof sunblock, so that if you sweat or get wet, you have that extra protection, apply 30 minutes before any sweaty or wet activities, reapply about every 30 minutes. To treat your current burn, use a medicated cooling aloe vera gel (pharmacy section). Your face should be back to normal in 2-3 weeks depending on the severity of the burn. Don't pick at it, and see a doctor if you notice any spots that don't heal.
2006-07-26 17:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by DaneyGurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything over SPF 30 is a scam. There is not such thing as SPF 50. Its not your fault. It shouldn't be on the market. Sorry. Tell your mom that.
2006-07-26 17:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my sister has the same problem. What she does is she puts it on heavy but still rubs it in good and if she doesnt feel the greasy feeling, she puts more on. But just in case, put a hat on next time.
2006-07-26 17:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sunscreen just isn't enough for some skin types...next time wear a hat...
2006-07-26 17:04:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sappho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably sweat like a banchee and u should have been replacing the screen ever 15 mins
2006-07-26 17:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use aloe vera it will get rid of the sunburn in notime it fixs everything i love it
2006-07-26 17:05:33 · answer #10 · answered by ilovemusic3321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋