Simperegrina
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Sunscreen in pharmacies in Spain is a lot more expensive than in the US, but the prices in supermercados are much more reasonable.Now don’t get me started on how much more expensive sunscreen is in Spain
I think they are often different products with different ingredients.Sunscreen in pharmacies in Spain is a lot more expensive than in the US, but the prices in supermercados are much more reasonable.
I am getting curious: how much does sunscreen costs in the US???I think they are often different products with different ingredients.
Sunscreen in pharmacies in Spain is a lot more expensive than in the US, but the prices in supermercados are much more reasonable.
I think they are often different products with different ingredients.
This thread is now keeping me up at night.For years my dermatologist has told me to stay away from sun screens with oxybenzone and octinoxate because of their carcinogenic properties.
Now that I’ve taken this well and truly off-topic, I just wanted to mention that there are some “rogue dermatologists” who are starting to make the case that though sunburn is bad bad bad for you, we are doing our kids a disservice by slathering them in sunscreen (and ourselves too) every time we go outside. Just in case you wereren’t confused enough.My favorite sunscreen brand is Neutrogena and I bring it with me on camino. It is not greasy, and does not have the typical "sunscreen odor" of many basic brands. I like their 45 spf as it has no fumes that bother my eyes under my sunglasses. I once tried the 100, but it made my eyes burn. I hear anything above a 30 is overkill anyway, although unsure if that is true. It is free of the Oxybenzone that @peregrina2000 mentioned. Available at most pharmacies and not too expensive.
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Yes, the article is old but the podcast is from last week.Laurie, the article seems to have been written five years ago. Possibly there is even more and newer information since then to confuse us further.
P.S. I see the article @trecile has just posted is from less than a week ago, with new info.
I know that this is the standard US dermatological response.More reading on sunscreen
Sunscreens don't cause cancer, they protect AGAINST skin cancer
Chemical sunscreens are not *less safe* than mineral sunscreens. Disinformation about sunscreen safety is a public health issue.immunologic.substack.com
Personally, I’m comparing to prices in the UK, where it’s pretty cheap in places like Boots, a store with branches in the high streets of most towns. So mileage might vary etc etc…I am getting curious: how much does sunscreen costs in the US???
I buy them here (Canary Islands) regularly. The cost depends on the brand but they don't look particularly expensive to me in supermarkets. In farmacy it may be different.
That TED Talk was quite interesting, thanks for linking the article etc.Now that I’ve taken this well and truly off-topic, I just wanted to mention that there are some “rogue dermatologists” who are starting to make the case that though sunburn is bad bad bad for you, we are doing our kids a disservice by slathering them in sunscreen (and ourselves too) every time we go outside. Just in case you wereren’t confused enough.
Is it Safe to Get Vitamin D From the Sun?
Sunscreens are under a bit of a cloud. They prevent vitamin D formation. Pills may not be all that effective. Can you get vitamin D from the Sun? How much?www.peoplespharmacy.com
The radio show had an interview with a well-respected British dermatologist and was very surprising to me.
Show 1397: The Surprising Secrets of Sunlight’s Health Benefits
What are sunlight's health benefits? People who get enough–not too much–sun are less likely to die prematurely.www.peoplespharmacy.com
That’s my favorite brand too. The most un-greasy one I’ve found. I use the Face version and the Face & Body version. Full price in Australia is about AUS $22 - but goes on special at half price at least once a year. I wear long pants, long sleeves and a hat - so only really use it on my face and hands.My favorite sunscreen brand is Neutrogena and I bring it with me on camino. It is not greasy, and does not have the typical "sunscreen odor" of many basic brands. I like their 45 spf as it has no fumes that bother my eyes under my sunglasses. I once tried the 100, but it made my eyes burn. I hear anything above a 30 is overkill anyway, although unsure if that is true. It is free of the Oxybenzone that @peregrina2000 mentioned. Available at most pharmacies and not too expensive.
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I pay between US $12-15 at my local pharmacy. On the Camino I mostly use it on my face. If boating/swimming I definitely use it everywhere my skin is exposed.That’s my favorite brand too. The most un-greasy one I’ve found. I use the Face version and the Face & Body version. Full price in Australia is about AUS $22 - but goes on special at half price at least once a year. I wear long pants, long sleeves and a hat - so only really use it on my face and hands.
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