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FDA Approval of La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen

Anthelios 40 LaRoche-Posay Mexoryl SunscreenA favorite sunscreen of many melasma sufferers just got stronger for those in the US (stronger versions have already been available in Europe). The FDA has approved Anthelios 40 sunscreen. 

This version of the already approved Anthelios contains Mexoryl SX with titanium dioxide, avobenzone, and octocrylene for broad spectrum protection, and has been specifically safety-tested for those with the photosensitive skin disorder, Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE) (Read the press release).

What I particularly like about this version is the addition of titanium dioxide. I had been using the Lancome version, UV Expert, (Read Review) over Anthelios because the Lancome product has a physical blocker. For those who want the most protection, the addition of a physical blocker adds a level of durability to any sunscreen, because it will not degrade when exposed to sunlight.  Unfortunately even the the best chemical sunscreens will degrade some, although Mexoryl is known for being one of the more stable sunscreens currently available.

I also like that Anthelios is generally available at CVS stores for a bit less cost than the Lancome version. Anytime that I can save a trip to the mall and save a bit of money, I am happy!

One item of note: both Anthelios and Lancome UV expert have caused some acne for me in the past.  It was not severe, but I tend to use something else when my skin is acting up. Obviously since I haven't tried it, I don't know about the new version.

Anthelios 40 will be available in late spring. 

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Review: New Clean and Clear Soft Acne Treatment

cc sof m Clean and Clear has a new acne treatment line out and the daytime moisturizer has quickly become a big favorite for me.

For some time I have been wishing for a fairly light acne treatment, or at least acne safe, drugstore moisturizer. It seemed that whenever I looked at ingredients on various brands, there would be something I was concerned about or the product would be too heavy. Well, Clean and Clear came through for me with their Clean & Clear Soft Oil-Free Day Moisturizer, SPF 15!

The moisturizer is pretty light and absorbs quite quickly, so it is perfect for oily skin. It does not contain harsh treatment actives such as Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide, which is fine by me because I would rather add those as needed myself using separate products. Instead it has various fruit extracts. I found nothing of particular concern in regard to pore clogging in the ingredient list, and it adds SPF 15 through three different chemical blockers. Best of all, it carries a decent price!

cc soft steamClean & Clear Soft In-Shower Facial is another favorite from the line. This unique mask is applied in the shower, left on for a minute or two, and then washed off. It is basically a heat activated scrub that I would place in the medium range of exfoliation. It is a heavier scrub than the other Clean and Clear acne scrubs that I have tried, but it isn't a strong as something like Dr. Brant Microdermabrasion in a Jar (Read Review) or Bioelements Pumice Peel (Read Review).

Personally, I like a strong scrub because I don't have particularly sensitive skin. At the same time, I had been looking for something a bit more gentle because I wanted to exfoliate a bit more often, without risking worsening my acne by over doing it. Clean and Clear's new offering has been just about perfect for that and I have been using it twice each week.

There are two more items in the line that I have not tried, but examined at the store. Based on my impressions of the daytime formula, Clean & Clear Soft Oil-Free Night Moisturizer should be a nice nighttime compliment. Clean & Clear Soft Scrub, Purifying Cleanser also looked interesting, although I tend to avoid scrubbing cleansers. I like to keep my products separate.

Clean and Clear is available both online and at a wide variety of drugstores, grocery stores and big box retailers.

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Glow Safely With Kristen Bell and Jergens

Join film and TV star Kristen Bell and Jergens in promoting skin health by taking the Jergens Pledge to glow safely. For every pledge, Jergens will donate $1 to the Skin Cancer Foundation--a truly worthy organization.

Kristen Bell Jergens

The first 500 to sign up can also receive the limited edition T-shirt that Bell is sporting in the picture above and a sample of Jergen's new Natural Glow Express Moisturizer.

Bell will soon be seen in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, opening on April 18, 2008.

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