SUNSCREEN ALLERGIES AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
Hi, babes! Emma here, and today's topic will be centred around sunscreen allergies. Even though a fairly small amount of individuals suffer from them, I believe it's a topic worth writing about. Without further ado, let's get into it. After a day of fun in the sun, sometimes it isn’t a surprise to see some redness and feel the uncomfortable itching sensation that comes with it. But that isn’t necessarily caused by missing a few spots with your sunscreen or forgetting to reapply. (Remember that it’s crucial to thoroughly slather on SPF every 90 minutes or so when you’re enjoying some time al fresco.) That could actually be an allergic reaction to your sunscreen. How common is it really for people to be allergic to sunscreen? Uncommon, according to experts. There are some ingredients that are somewhat irritating to people with sensitive skin, causing what is called an irritant allergy, and this is much more common than having a true allergy (or a contact allergy). Read on to...