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Shielding Lotions - Do they Work
  • mo
    I just read about Skin MD Natural & ordered a sample. It just seems like Aloe & Water but they claim it works as a facial/body moisturizer.
    What's the BB take on this stuff ?
  • mo
    Hi, Could the BB Please respond. I really need to know this.
  • Left BrainLeft Brain
    We tried Skin MD and reviewed their commercial some time ago.  http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/13/how-much-protection-can-you-get-from-a-skin-cream/
    We've tried samples and can report that it is a good skin lotion although it feels a bit different than other skin moisturizers.  It has a high degree of silicone so it might feel a bit lighter.  It won't moisturize as well as petrolatum based products.
     
  • mo
    Left Brain, thank you for your response.
    However, they claim this to be a "Shielding Lotion", is that claim true ?

    They claim this a 100% natural product that protects the skin from external factors.
    Isn't that the same as Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, Aquaphor or Zinc Oxide Ointment? All of them work on the principle of occlussion.

    You said it has a high amount of Silicon, isn't Silicon under a lot of negative press lately ?
    Last, but not the last; they have a new SPF version of the shielding lotion.
    I personally see Skin MD as the lightest, fragrance free, common irritants free lotion for facial use in people with psoriasis, eczema or any dermatitis.

    Could you please review both their formulas ?
  • Left BrainLeft Brain
    Skin MD does work by the same principle as lotions that are based on Petrolatum & mineral oil.  But instead of using those ingredients, they use Dimethicone which is a silicone-based ingredient. 
    Looking at the ingredients, their claim that it is 100% natural is just silly.  Ingredients like Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, and Methyl Gluceth-20 are not found anywhere in nature.  Granted they can all derived from things like sand and coconut oil but you have to run them through a lot of chemical reacting processes.  By this logic, you could claim anything is natural.
    We don't have a sample of the UV version but I imagine they just included one of the FDA approved sunscreens and incorporated it into their base formula.  If they make the claim of UV protection then you can bet that it actually works.
    I agree with you that it is one of the lightest formulas.  It definitely has a different feel from other skin lotions.  But some people won't like the feel.  I personally prefer the way a petrolatum based lotion leaves my skin feeling. 
    There is also nothing more "shielding" about these formulas than ones based on petrolatum.  Both could be called shielding.
  • mo
    Left Brain, you really like Petrolatum based lotions on your face ?
  • Left BrainLeft Brain
    I guess I was talking more about hand and body moisturizers though.  Iprefer something lighter for my face.
  • PurpleRulesPurpleRules
    I use a petrolatum based creme on my face in the winter. I admit it's a little greasy right after it's applied but it does sink in after a few minutes. It wouldn't work under makeup but it's fine for nights, it does a great job and it's dirt cheap.
  • mo
    During winters, I too use a petrolatum based lotion like DML Lotion or Cerave cream and it works very well. However, summer is a different ballgame. I have sensitive combo skin that is very prone to clogged pores and I have facial psoriasis and Rosacea too. The Shielding Lotion seemed like a good option but after reading Left Brain's comments, I'm skeptical of paying $18 for a 100ml. I did try the samples but they didn't last long enough to find out if its worth it. It did not irritate my face at all though.
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