Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50 4 fl oz (118 ml)

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

Best sunscreen I have ever used. My Dermatologist recommended that I use a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide as an ingredient, as he considers this "real sunscreen". He is right. I burn easily and live in Florida, and I have not had a sunburn at all since using this product for the past couple years. It stays on well even when I'm swimming or sweating heavily outdoors on a hot day. Comes off easily with a good washcloth scrub of SOAP and water. Applies on the skin a bit heavy at first, but blends in ok after 5 minutes; I don't mind this because this stuff WORKS.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

I wear Aquablock when swimming and/or working out and it never runs or stings my eyes. Does NOT have a mat finish which I don't like, but doesn't come off swimming or sweating so no worries when working out. Very gentle mineral formula that my very fair-complected children also wear without any irritation. Rated it four stars just because it's not a mat finish.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

I've tried over 20 brands of water-resistant sunblocks for surfing. This is one of only two products that prevents any sunburning or redness after two hours of surfing in California summer. I also like that this brand also has no unpleasant fragrance. It does cause a mild white hue on your skin. Be advised that it is so water-proof that is difficult to remove with soap and water. I use makeup-removing cleansers (containing some oil) to remove it from my face quickly. I have never gotten burned while using this product. I would feel confident surfing even in tropical conditions, though I have not yet done so.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

I live at 9,000 ft so sun protection is critical. I'm also very active, biking, hiking, mountaineering, etc... so I need something that handles high activity levels. I use this exclusively on my arms and legs. It definitely handles hard workouts. I find it a bit heavy/greasy for the face, so I do use a different product there. But a little bit goes a long way, and I've tried quite a few suncare products off drugstore.com and found this to be the best for me. Doesn't turn you ghost white either, but it will attract dirt - if you care about something like that. For me, I just want a great sunblock that protects my active lifestyle.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

I love this sunscreen. My first run with it was a two dive day in Guam. Even with the intense sun and warm water, no burn. I came up from my first dive - a 40 minute, 30 meter dive - with the water beading off my legs. The sunscreen was still on and still working! No need to reapply between dives. After my second dive, I added a second layer just to be safe, but this was hours and gallons of water later! It's great to know that I'm using a natural, useful product. It does go on really thickly and leaves the skin slightly white, but it's not too noticeable against my already fair skin. Perhaps if you are darker, it will look a bit odd. The only other down side is the difficulty I've had getting the white lotion out of my black swimsuit. The waterproof works almost too well as it's still held up on my suit after several washings. Even to wash it off my body I had to have a good scrub down with my loofah and body wash. When they say waterproof, they mean waterproof!

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

Took this stuff on a 5 day backpacking trip. One application each morning withstood all the sweating and swimming during the day. Takes a little more work to rub in than chemical sunscreens but for me it's worth it not to be bathed in chemicals. Doesn't feel too greasy or heavy and doesn't have that sunscreen smell.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

My kids are fair-skinned and we've been in the pool just about every day this HOT summer. I worry about putting goopy chemicals on their skin every day (many times at least twice/day). So I tried the Nature's Gate-- the coverage is good, it does appear to be very water-resistant, has protected my kids well (no sunburns). I tried a little on my face and found it to go on easily w/o a greasy, filmy feel. Will be buying again.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

Shame on you, Nature's Gate! I expected much more from SPF 50. How on earth did you come up with that factor? First, it took almost an hour and a half to dry, which was suspicious. If it couldn't even dry, how was it going to stay on enough to protect me from the sun? I didn't go out until it was dry, but it didn't end up mattering. I now have ugly strap marks and my legs look like they're stained with dark pantyhose. It will probably take months for the ugly tan to fade, and until then, I'll have to use some sort of tinted sunblock to cover it up. My stretch marks stand out now that my skin is dark. I look like a piece of bacon. I was in the pool for less than two hours!! and this was after 4 pm, so not even peak sunburn time. My boyfriend used this on his face and he got burnt red as a lobster. Don't buy this, don't trust it!! I am still on the search for a legitimate sunblock that does not make my skin itch or claim SPF when it doesn't seem to have any. We may as well have used plain ol' body oil before swimming. I want my money back!!!

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

This product contains ingredients that are not "natural" and have raised concerns. With a brand name like Nature's Gate I would expect a more wholesome product.

Comments about Nature's Gate Aquablock Sunblock, SPF 50, 4 fl oz:

I have a hard time both protecting my child's fair/sensitive skin. The sunscreens with just block don't do the job but the commercial sunscreens give her a rash/burn her face. This worked wonderfully! She was in the sun all day and did not get lick of color, and it didn't bother her skin.