DERMATOLOGIST EXPLAINS SUNSCREEN ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND WHAT INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

Do you develop a rash or irritation after applying sunscreen? Could your favorite sunblock be the culprit? Dr. Bowe breaks down everything you need to know about sunscreen allergies— including the different types of allergic reactions, their symptoms, and possible triggers. If you think you have a sunscreen allergy, find out what skincare ingredients you should avoid to prevent both allergic and nonallergic reactions. What type of sunscreen should you use if you have allergy-prone or sensitive skin? See Dr. Bowe’s best sunscreen product recommendations below. Don’t forget that wearing SPF alone isn’t enough to protect yourself from the sun. Dr. Bowe recommends investing in UPF clothing for added UV protection— see her favorite products below.

Check out Dr. Bowe’s contribution to The New York Times article answering the burning skincare question “Is it Possible to be allergic to sunscreen?” by Nancy Redd: https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2022/...

Sunscreen Ingredients To Avoid if You Think You Have a Sunscreen Allergy:
Fragrance
Essential Oils
Oxybenzone
Avobenzone
Octocrylene

Foods That Can Cause Phytophotodermatitis aka “Margarita Burn”:
Citrus, especially limes
Celery
Peppers
Parsley
Dill
…See Dr. Bowe’s TikTok for a cautionary tale of Margarita Burn https://www.tiktok.com/@drwhitneybowe...

Best Mineral Sunscreen Product Recommendations:
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 Mineral Tinted Sunscreen:
(Skincare tip from Dr. Bowe: This sunscreen has a universal tint that blends into most skin types. Very lightweight, so easy to layer into your skincare routine.) https://www.dermstore.com/skinceutica...
Colorescience Total Protection No Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50:
https://www.colorescience.com/product...

Hybrid Sunscreen Product Recommendations:
Elta MD Sunscreen UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 with Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide
https://eltamd.com/collections/sun-ca...

Sun Protective Clothing Recommendations:
Sun Protective Visor: Solbari Visor UBF 50+ (I wear this for tennis and golf)
https://www.solbari.com/products/wand...
Eric Javitz Sun Protective Sun Hat: _(I wear this when I’m going out to a summer BBQ party or at the pool)_:
https://ericjavits.com/products/bella...
Sun Protective Clothing for Golf:* (You’ll see me wear this long sleeve shirt in my IG stories whenever I’m out golfing!)_ https://ibkul.com/collections/womens-...
Sun Protective Rash Guards and Coverups:
https://www.cabanalife.com/collection...
Check out Dr. Bowe’s TikTok on the latest Korean skincare trend— known as UV Patches, Sun Patches, and/or Golf Patches. https://www.tiktok.com/@drwhitneybowe...

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Disclaimer: This content and discussion will not replace your relationship with your own physician and is not personal medical advice.