• Well put, and I hope to see your documentary. I hate the idea of vaccinations and believe they can be harmful individually but we are part of a community and as such, we have responsibilities to each other, so my son'a vaccinations are up to date. The reality is that no one knows what will happen to us or our children, whether we are talking about injury by vaccine, or injury by preventable disease, or running in a marathon where a terrorist is in wait, or getting in a car and being wiped out by a drunk driver. We all do what we can for our kids and we can try and protect them as much as we can - but none of us escape misfortune. I have a friend whose son has shocking tumours and a limited life span. My own son has a platelet disorder which means we have to be constantly vigilant that he doesn't injure himself lest he bleed internally. Let's do what we can for our own - but let's not harm others in the process. - Alice Smith
  • What a fabulously challenging topic. Jackdan, very well delivered argument. I'd love to see your research. Publish it! Sonya, I look forward to tomorrow night's documentary. Thanks for taking (what sounds like) a rational approach. - Misty
  • Thanks jack... a very interesting response and, from my communications with Sonya I think this is exactly the conversation she's hoping for. Be very interested to hear your response after viewing the doco. - Wendy Harmer
  • As someone who doesn't follow the Australian Vaccination schedule, I already feel like I am risking ridicule and worse posting here. We have been hassled and hounded by doctors, nurses (one of us is a nurse) and other parents. Blamed for the resurgence Whooping cough and related deaths, etc. Our stance is that we immunise based on our own needs and intelligence. As a for instance, we are not convinced that our children needed to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B at birth, especially given that the vaccine contained Thiomersal when it was recommended to us. I'm not sure how aware you are of the Japanese experience with the DTP vaccinations in the mid 1970's, but as a result of many adverse reactions and over 30 deaths as a direct result of the vaccine, the schedule was altered and children were vaccinated later. I am aware that the vaccine is no longer a whole cell vaccine, however it is worth considering the delicate balance of the immune system in infants below 6 months of age. So we immunise roughly to the Japanese schedule. There is no Hep B or vericella. And MMR is given as MR and Mumps separately. We will make the call on Japanese when we visit next month. I note that the tone in the promotion of the doco appears to depict the non vaccination school as driven by emotion with the pro vaccination argument being driven by Science (which is a pretty broad concept). Our decision to vaccinate alternatively has been based on a lot of careful research and is based on risk mitigation considering that vaccinations do carry a percentage of risk, however small. We have the advantage of also being Japanese citizens, (myself a spouse resident) and can access the differently combined vaccines and scheduling. When recently discussing this on a facebook post I was branded an anti Vaccinator. Abused and blamed. My response is that I think there is a better way. A much better way. And the heavy handed pressure to Immunise to schedule, which then elicits a strong anti response from those who question, but are discouraged strongly and frowned upon for questioning, has created a climate of 'for or against', emotion or science, us against them. All pretty narrow reductive way to explore a whole collection of different diseases, risks, and vaccines (including their varieties of compositions, combinations and timing). So we have attempted to immunise the best way that we can ascertain. It's a tricky time consuming task to get all the info on each different vaccine from the manufacturers, to research each and every disease to ascertain the risks of actually contracting it and then what the risks associated with the disease are, but it has been worthwhile. I think that the community could benefit from a less doctrinal approach to the current immunisation schedule and regular review of disease risks and the vaccination schedule response. - Jackdan
  • I'm an E cup. When I was younger and skinnier I was only a C cup and could handle underwires. Then I got pregnant and discovered the bliss of maternity bras. Post babies and breastfeeding I went back to the wires only to find they poked me and now I've got 'birdseyes' in my cleavage. I cannot fathom the underwire. Obviously the person who designed it has never had to wear one. Having big boobs we're all encouraged to wear them, but now I'm old and fat they're far too uncomfortable to contemplate. I'm happy with my 'wirefree' bras. I figured that if manufacturers could make a maternity bra without wires that fitted perfectly and provided excellent support to lactating breasts, they could do the same for large, non-lactating breasts too. I found the perfect fit for me at a large chain store and bought the same type for years. Not terribly sexy, but comfortable and serviceable. Now I've discovered same large chain has a moulded cotton bra in large sizes. Better still, you can order them online when the sales are on and collect them from the store. Bliss! - BeansGran
  • Well put Sonya. I am so glad that you have created this documentary. Also, you have put forward a voice of reason backed up by compelling evidence & your own credibility. I am pro-vaccination, but I understand why it is an delicate decision for many parents. I haven't come across the anti-vax theories (I'd never even heard of the AVN until Mamamia kept writing & tweeting about them). I'd always just followed the immunisation schedule. But I have come across a lot of pushy pro-vaxxers and I have to say, it is a turn off. I understand that it's a passionate issue. But is it an effective way of increasing immunisation rates? Of course not. Some pro-vaxxers make it their full time job to name, shame & harass people opposed to vaccination. Is harassment going to change their position, heck no! Is it going to galvanise their anti-vac position, quite probably! I just think we need to be smarter about this. I know it is not a "debate" in the sense that the science is in on the benefits & general safety of vaccines. But it completely normal to feel uneasy about purposely injecting your child with something most of us know very little about. And then watching their every breath that evening as they process that vaccine. Sonya, I hope that your documentary is the beginning of the change in the way we talk about immunisation. Well done. - Kasey
  • I am very impressed by what you've set out to achieve and how you've come about it. Much of my work these days is in vaccination and I work hard to break down the myths and false beliefs people have about vaccines. I find listening to concerns, empathy and responding with good evidence based information has been the most successful manner I've had so far. I also reassure parents that it is always their choice, but I also share that I am a mum too and that I choose to vaccinate my child fully. And funnily enough that's usually the clincher. Respect, good information and empathy can go a long way. I really hope that many people watch your documentary and help absolve the many concerns and myths surrounding vaccination that are out there. You must be proud of your work :) - The Huntress
  • Not everyone has access too or any interest in the internet, you cannot drive a tractor and watch the internet but you can listen to radio, you cannot drive a car and watch the internet but you can listen to radio, you cannot wash the dishes, the clothes, yourself and watch the internet but you can listen to the radio, you can also lie in bed with Phillip Adams, half my University of the Third Age students go to bed with Phillip. Australia's best journalists were trained by the ABC. What I don't understand Gee is your palpable hatred, how can you be so angry all the time, just relax and learn that we are all different and some of us prefer the quiet nature of the ABC compared with the ranting and rage of radio shock jocks and commercial TV. Your phrase 'slash and burn' is shocking to me, no one I know hates anything, no one I know wants to destroy things or institutions, not even the IPA, why such violence of language? - sue Bell
  • [...] Science says vaccinate! [...] - LET'S TALK (NOT SHOUT) VACCINATION
  • Thankyou Emma for your good work and humanistic attitude towards others. I could not do your job and be nice to others at the same time, i'v e realized. The other ABC journo's et al should be taking notes.......all the best in your career! - louise
 
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Categories:  Beauty, Style

MY SUNSCREEN WARDROBE

By Nikki Parkinson
October 11, 2012

I’ve said it before and I’ll trot this line out every summer as long as I still have people listening – I am a living, breathing scientific study into why sunscreen should be your number one skincare priority.

I’ve lived all my life in Queensland, half of that holidaying every school holiday time at the beach; the other half living at the beach.

Even in the days when sunscreen stung like nobody’s business and we got a giggle out of the Coppertone billboard at Surfers Paradise where the puppy pulled down the pants of the tanned kid to show a white bottom, I was wearing sunscreen.

Long before rashies were invented, mum had us wearing t-shirts over our swimsuits. Our summer our clothes were permanently stained with zinc.

Did I think it was cool?

Not on your life. But when I “grew up” and was responsible for my own sunscreen application, the habit was already in place. My face especially has always been covered up and slathered on.

The result: skin that’s not of a leather-like consistency best found on a ridiculously expensive designer handbag. And so far no melanomas.

Touch a very big hunk of wood on that one.

I’d love to tell you that I have one go-to sunscreen. But I don’t. I have a whole wardrobe of essential sunscreens. Of course.

Want to take a peek inside my sunscreen wardrobe?

 

Everyday body - NIVEA Light Feel Every Day Sun Lotion SPF30+ ($16.43)

If I’m not off to the beach but I’ll be in and out of the house all day, this is what I reach for to slap on my arms and legs.

It’s beautifully light but still very effective. I used it every day during our recent trip to the US and never burned.

At the same time, I didn’t feel icky and sticky in my summer clothes.

 

 

 

Everyday face and chest - Invisible Zinc Environmental Skin Protector ($35)

My skin is sensitive to zinc. I know. Unusual. Many “natural” products I’ve tried (during my adult years) that have included zinc have caused my face and chest area to break out in red, itchy welts. This is not an attractive resort look, I can tell you.

But I’m happy to say that this zinc product and I are very much poolside cocktail friends.

The light consistency is perfect for under makeup and for ensuring I cover my chest area, which cops more sun exposure than my face most days.

 

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24 Responses to this article

  1. Kathryn October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks for the tips I live in Victoria and swear by Nivea’s Daily Face Veil for under make up not sticky !

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 11, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Yes! Kathryn that’s a good one.

       
  2. Carolyn October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks for the great suggestions. Some there that I will try this year.
    The Ella Bache foundation is also great for total coverage.
    I was very zealous with my daughter’s skin when they were young and they have thankfully kept up the regime.
    The only tan they acquire is of the fake kind.
    Can’t say the same for a lot of their friends, still sunbaking.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 11, 2012 Reply
       
       

      My teenage daughter doesn’t bake but she only wears her rashie now if actually on her surfboard. I’ve conceded but on the condition that she’s plastered with 30+ and doesn’t stay out in the sun for hours.

       
  3. muttering housewife October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Clinique Superdefense SPF25 is one of the few creams I can put on my nose and chin without breaking out. They also make a body sunscreen that I haven’t seen in Sydney. I’m going to have to try the Nivea range when that runs out. Just got back from two weeks in Cairns and very proud that the whole family are the same colour as when we left. Melanoma is a killer. I survived but I was lucky.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 11, 2012 Reply
       
       

      It is very much a trial and error if you are prone to breakouts or sensitivity with products – when you find something that works it’s a winner. Thanks for your tip!

       
  4. Norelle October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Everything in moderation – don’t; forget your Vitamin D levels, everyone, which are low in Australian women and children. Try to get about 20 minutes of exposure each day – preferably not on your face.

     
  5. franny64 October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Like you I had to wear a T-shirt and even a hat in the water plus that horrible liquid Block-Out. I am very glad now and ensure my daughters keep their beautiful, fair skin well covered!

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 15, 2012 Reply
       
       

      How badly did that stuff sting?!

       
  6. Seana Smith October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I still have to wrestle with some of the kids and could kiss you for letting me know about the spray one that will work on wet skin. Hooray, rushing off to purchase.

     
  7. HoneycombValley October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    It would be good if people are also made aware that many sunscreens contain toxic ingredients. Do your research before slathering them on yourself and your kids, or try a mix of making your own using Zinc oxide and natural ingredients. Covering up and staying out of the sun during the peak UV times is also important…but we still need some Vit D too to stay healthy.

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 15, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Agreed, the ingredients are important but natural does not necessary mean no skin reaction – as I found out with zinc oxide in a “natural” product.

       
  8. Lisa October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I also use invisible zinc everyday but will look at getting the Nivea everyday sun lotion,great idea,and I also like handcreams with sunscreen in them as your hands are always in the sun driving,hanging out washing etc etc and they do show your age before your face ,my right hand looks a wee bit older than my left with sun damage that I am now trying to correct.

     
  9. Liz October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    My mother’s famous words – ‘you’ll thank me when you’re 15′ when it came to being tackled and smeared with sunscreen as a little girl during summer holidays! I still hear her voice when I reach for the sunscreen, another 15 years on and I’m still thanking her – no leathery skin or sun damage!

     
    • Nikki @ Styling You October 15, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Yay for your mum too!

       
  10. Emmaly October 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Love this article, like you I was in shorts & tshirt over my swimwear long before it was the done thing, I even had to wear a hat in the water and remember getting picked on at the beach. But now I still have great skin, although still very fair, I adopt many of the same practices I always have but now with a rashy or cheesecloth top, heram pants and more stylish hats. And my kids both wear rashies and shorts. The kids who aren’t covered up tend to be the odd ones out. I also relate to the chest getting more sun, I sunscreen there daily now as we’ll as my face :-)

     
  11. Thea October 12, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I use DMK (Danne) transdermal sunblock every morning on my face and neck. Absolutely brilliant sunscreen! If I am planning on being out in the sun all day, as on a recent trip to western Queensland, I put the invisible zinc foundation on over the top. I find it too heavy for everyday use, though. I’m still looking for the perfect body sunscreen, and will try the one for wet bodies this summer. We often use the one by Hamilton that is a clear, no sticky liquid. Sunscreens are he’ll on camera gear, and that is the main reason I am out in the sun. Generally I keep my pasty white body well covered.

     
  12. Sarah October 12, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I use the Dermalogica dynamic skin recovery spf 30 on my face. It is wonderfully light. But so light that I am suspicious as to whether it actually works – any thoughts, anyone?

     
    • Buttercup February 5, 2013 Reply
       
       

      Sarah, it is a little expensive but I have been using that cream for a couple of years. It does work, and lasts for a long time

       

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