Sunblock

Sunblock

sunblock???

I don't have sensitive skin, but whenever I put on sunblock (i've tried many many different brands...), and i would get allergic reaction.. itchy, redness, bumps.
and i live in las vegas where sunblock is a MUST... does anyone know a sunblock that is extra extra gentle???
thanks

You are obviously having an allergic reaction to certain chemicals in the sunscreen products you have tried. Try using infant/baby sunscreen. If you have already tried that, then you really should make an appointment with an Allergist and/or Dermatologist to get tested for skin allegies. The testing is not fun and skin allergy testing usually takes 24-72 hours (you can't shower during this time)... but it will answer all of your questions.

Also, bring in samples of the lotions you have been using that make you react. That will help them with your treatment options.

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Getting a Tan in Florida - Sunscreen and Sunblock Explained

There are two main types of UV light that comes from the sun:

UVA – These sun rays are the ‘tanning’ rays. These penetrate deeper into the skin where the ‘tanning’ occurs. Least associated with causing skin cancer.
UVB – These sun rays are the more damaging “burning” rays. These affect the surface of the skin. UVB rays help your body produce Vitamin D but over exposure to these rays can cause skin cancer - Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Melanoma is the deadliest of all skin cancers.

Fact: A sunburn does NOT turn into a sun tan.

There are basically two types of lotions to protect from the suns rays:

Sunscreen – This typically will ‘screen’ the sun rays, blocking out the harmful UVB rays. Prevents burning and ALLOWS sun tanning.
Sunblock – This type of lotion will block both the UVA and UVB rays. This prevents sun burning AND sun tanning.

The Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

The SPF number is used in a simple formula to calculate how much longer you can stay in the sun without getting a sunburn.
If you typically get a sunburn after 10 minutes in the sun and plan on staying in the sun for about 60 minutes you could use SPF 6:

10 minutes x SPF 6 = 60 minutes

Minutes to burn x SPF = Total minutes protection

Everyone has a different time frame as to when they will show signs of a sunburn. An average time before you experience a sunburn is about 30 minutes. The higher the SPF number doesn’t necessarily mean that much better of a protection, it means a longer duration of protection.

Typical Sunscreen Ingredients:

Octocrylene
Oxybenzone
Octisalate

Typical Sunblock Ingredients:

Octocrylene
Oxybenzone
Octisalate
Titanium Dioxide
Zinc Oxide

The ingredients of sunblock and sunscreen products can vary, as well as the % of each ingredient. Both UVA and UVB rays are harmful – But if you MUST tan use a SUNSCREEN to block the UVB rays.

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