I was recently given the opportunity to try the new Neutrogena® Wet Skin sunscreen. The name alone immediately grabbed my attention since for me sunscreen has been a bit of a frustration. I sweat, and not just a little and always. I know I should be using sunscreen but since it has always been such a hassle (apply to dry skin) I have more often not been remiss in my use. And then comes the reapply after swimming, excessive perspiration, or extended sun exposure.
Why Do I Need Sunscreen At All, I Don’t Burn
Let’s start out by pointing out that sunscreen is needed to protect the skin from damaging UV rays from the sun. From the American Cancer Society, …research studies link skin cancer with sun exposure on unprotected skin. Now there are two types of UV rays that are responsible for this damage – UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate more deeply than UVB and are the cause of premature skin agin while UVB are the primary cause of sunburns. “To reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging, dermatologists continue to recommend generously applying a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen – that protects against both types of ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB) – with an SPF 30 or higher, in conjunction with other sun-safe practices…” said Ronald L. Moy, MD, FAAD, president of American Academy of Dermatology.
What Makes This Neutrogena® Sunscreen Different From The Rest
Paraphrasing from the Neutrogena® website; All sunscreens are not created equal. In some sunscreens, UVA protection begins to break down the moment your skin is exposed to the sun. Avobenzone is one of the best FDA-approved UVA blockers, but it is highly unstable when exposed to sunlight. Neutrogena® was the first in the US market to introduce sun protection in which the Avobenzone was stabilized using Oxybenzone and DEHN, providing better, longer protection from those harmful UVA rays. This was the beginning of their Helioplex® technology. Today it encompasses additional technologies and ingredients while continuing to provide the same benefits of stabilized sun protection. Johnson & Johnson’s Neutrogena is the only line of sunscreen utilizing Helioplex® technology.
And now they have gone beyond that with the new Wet Skin line – the first line of sunblock designed to be applied directly to wet (read sweaty also) skin. It sprays on easily, cuts through the water and forms a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protective barrier. With this I have very little excuse not to apply the sunscreen, before, and even during, my times outside. It is simple enough – a quick spray and then I’m off. The new Wet Skin line works both on wet and dry skin, does not drip or turn white when applied to wet skin, contains broad-spectrum UV protection, and has a gentle hypoallergenic formula. You can see that the protective barrier is there as the water beads up and rolls off. Seems that Neutrogena® is onto something with their new line.
The Review
Right after I purchased my Neutrogena® Wet Skin at our local WalMart I had a perfect opportunity to give it a try, I was manning the VIP gate at the local rodeo. (You can walk with me through my shopping experience at WalMart by following my link to my This Moment (This WILL open in a new Window)) The Wet Skin is a spray sunscreen, and that is also something new to me. The bottle is very easy to operate, sprays out consistently and has very good coverage. The spray smelled different from most other sunscreens I have tried; and it dissipated rapidly. I suppose that could just be the smell of the propellent combined with the scent of the sunscreen. The sunscreen absorbs in quickly leaving behind a slight sheen. You can “see” the protective barrier it forms and feel a slight residue without the greasy feeling that oils give. Rather than spraying on the face, I recommend spraying a bit on the hands and then applying that to your face. It applies very easily to the top of the head for those of us with follicle-free zones (or a standard military high-and-tight). Over the last five days it has performed very well. It offers long-lasting protection even though there was quite a bit of sweating going on. Overall I am highly impressed with this new product and I highly recommend the new Wet Skin sunscreen the next time your life takes you out into the sun. Remember that sunscreen is important even on overcast days to protect you from those UVA rays and their skin damaging effects. My thanks to Mommy Rambles for giving me this space.
As of this writing Neutrogena is offering $2 off Wet Skin, so be sure to sign up on their web site, get your coupon and share with your friends. Register at this link:
https://www.neutrogena.com/sp/specialoffer/sun_save2/coupon-register.do
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Very informative post! What great product.
I am a huge fan of the rodeo! Glad it worked for you! We LOVE this stuff!
The rodeo looks like SO much fun. We’ve never been to one, but might have to keep an eye out.
looks like you guys had fun! Gotta love that coupon!
wow you guys seem like a fun time! : ) love that you added the background info about this sunblock. it is excellent.
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