Hi, I use a product called Vanicream Spf 15, it has micronized zinc (so it isn't
so thick and white) as well as micronized titanuim dioxide. I use it after my
moisturizer, generally the rule of thumb is lightest to heaviest, my topical
goes on first, the moisturizer, and then the zinc sunscreen, I have to say it
helps a lot. I couldn't use any of the zinc products in the drugstores, many of
the additives irritated my skin (mineral oil, BHA) The moisturizer helps the
zinc to go on smoothly and not tug my skin, I use Eucerin Q10 it's really good
as well. There are a few formulations of the Vanicream out there, with higher
spfs, but some have chemical sunscreens as well as zinc and I'm allergic, but
you might find that they work for you. Hope this helps!

-LT

Annie Slote <ansl90@...> wrote:
Hi, I already have a moisturizer that works for me (curel) and two topicals
for bumps (metro 1% and plexion wash) so how can I fit zinc oxide in? Could I
put it on before my moisturizer? Does it completely replace sunscreen or in the
summer should I use my regular sunscreen? I hear so many great things about this
product I am interested in trying it.
Annie
nurse_artist wrote: I think in general zinc oxide creams/ointments tend to help
most of us
with rosacea regardless of whether it is steriod induced or not. If
you are currently weaning from steriods your skin may be sensitive to
everything so I would be extra careful. Zinc oxide creams/ointments
such as ZincO and Vanicream have many benefits. They help protect the
skin from wind, cold, and heat and acts as a sunscreen at the same
time. I also recently learned Zinc Oxide has antibacterial properties,
however am unsure if this property helps the rosacea or not.

Good luck to you!

Artist

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "svale_26"
wrote:
>
> Hi
> Is zinc oxide from zincO cream good for steroid induced rosacea?
> Tahnks
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