I'm allergic to sunscreen

[melodee]

I have extremely sensitive skin and somehow I always wind up getting a rash from the sunscreen I use. I tried a sensitive skin version by Banana Boat which has zinc oxide (physical barrier) and it made my very bronzed skin look like I'd slathered Desitin cream all over.

Any suggs for a mild sunscreen that doesn't look ghostly white on our skin?

[lexi08]

I use Estion Sunscreen, it has zinc oxide in it. It does not leave a white cast and does not cause breakouts. you may also want to checkout the new sunscreen the FDA approved rencently, Anthelios . It has superior UVA protection from what I have read.

[oglorious1]

Shea butter is a natural sunscreen, that's what I use.

[felicia]

Shea butter is a natural sunscreen, that's what I use.

is it really? hmmm

[Aalize]

I don't believe that shea butter has a high enough SPF to provide you with the adequate protection you would need.

[sweetascocoa]

I don't believe that shea butter has a high enough SPF to provide you with the adequate protection you would need.true............................

[prettyinpurple]

Have you tried ones with titanium dioxide? That's usually the main ingredient in the ones recommended for the face, beside zinc oxide.

Have you tried any suncare products from a health foods store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes? They have suncare products that are natural and won't contain the irritants/bad ingredients like most commercial ones. I can't personally recommend one but HTH.

[DatJerseyDyme]

I'm allergic to sunblock too!

The only sunblocks that I have tried that don't give me a rash (I just got over one last week and it was BAD) are neutrogena dry touch spf 45 or Clinique super city block.

The new aveeno sunblock and various moisturizer/sunblock combinations have given me rashes.