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Uff. I'm in the 'all chemical sunscreens sting my eyes category' - and I thought, I had it bad. I like the Cetaphil PRO Redness Control spf30 tinted moisturizer, btw - in case, you're looking for recommendations. It's a lightly tinted all mineral sunscreen, that becomes nearly invisible after a couple minutes. It's very soothing, but not oily or heavy feeling.
I’ve tried mineral sunscreens and STILL am having horrible rashes every single time I use sunscreen. :( I have purchased so many different sunscreens and when I don’t use any at all, I’m totally fine. Anyone else??
Thanks for validating my experience! I got totally roasted by another UA-camr (who uses the Dr. title without being an actual MD) after I said we should stop demonizing the white cast because some of us simply can’t use chemical sunscreens. I would rather have a mild white cast than horrible contact dermatitis or skin cancer.
I breakout from every single sunscreen I’ve tried. It’s so frustrating. I want to protect my skin from the sun but the breakouts and irritation is not worth it.
Chemical sunscreens make my skin feel “burny.” It’s not a visible irritation, but a mild (but persistent) stinging/burning sensation. When I can’t wear my big sun hat, I use the physical blocks. Thank you for bringing out the inactives as possible irritants! I’m going to explore that.
I feel the same sensation under my brows...I thought I was just rubbing my skin too hard but it literally doesn’t matter how gentle I am it still stings.
Chemical sunscreens have an active I think it’s avebenzone on somethin that causes the sting. It should fade very soon after applying if you feel it at all. I believe I ended up being fortunate
I had such a hard time finding a sunscreen that wouldn't give me a rash and I thought it must be an allergy. I don't know what ingredient did it but even with some mineral sunscreens I'd get a rash. I finally got Aveeno baby sunscreen, which I love. It's SPF 50 and I've never had an issue wearing that every day.
Aveeno baby sunscreen was the only one that worked for me too! Unfortunately, it was on the list of sunscreens with very high levels of benzene (cancer causing toxin). I switched to aveeno daily moisturizer ultra calming lotion in spf 30 last week and so far, no reactions. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@Hurricanetongue It does leave a white cast, so I usually wear a tinted moisturizer over it (Cetaphil daily redness relieving, spf 20). I put it around my eyes all the time, no problem.
I thought the problem was just chemical sunscreens but it's also the mineral ones. My face tolerates it better, but I can't put it on my neck or chest.
I wasn’t always allergic to sunscreen but randomly I started getting a photo-allergic rash from chemical sunscreen. Switched to mineral sunscreen with no more issues! I like the PCA skin tinted spf 😊
I bought the cetaphil sheer mineral liquid sunscreen after seeing it in one of your videos, and it's the best I've ever used. Doesn't irritate my face or leave an annoying sticky film. So glad I saw it!
@ThatOne then it's one of the other ingredients in the formula, again, something explained in the video, why comment on a video you didn't watch? XD more to the point, you've made a comment on one of things she is disproving in this video XD
I have super dry and sensitive skin and chemical sunscreens normally do irritate me, but i hate Mineral sunscreens so much as they tend to make my skin even drier. However, I've found a couple that work well for my skin. I wonder if certain chemical sunscreen filters are more problematic than others.
The photo sensitive reaction is a total revelation. I kept trying to understand why I would only get sunburned when I wore sunscreen, but rarely without. I’ve tried so many, even mineral, for body and this always seems to happen. I couldn’t figure out why. This might be it. Thanks 👍
I use the Neutrogena sunscreen spf 50. Its okay for a while buy when i go outside and start sweating, i feel a burning sensation all over my face especially around my mouth. I don't understand why
So sorry to read this! Chalk it up to bio-individuality and the fact that no two people are alike. Supposedly, phenoxyethanol is harmless, but obviously if it’s in everything, some folks are going to be overexposed to it, then sensitized to it, then allergic to it! If you’re getting hives from it, that’s a true allergy, and I feel for you!
Oh my gosh I keep having this issue too. I’ve tried mineral sunscreens and STILL am having horrible rashes every single time I use sunscreen period. :( I have purchased so many different sunscreens and when I don’t use any at all, I’m totally fine. Anyone else tried mineral and still having these issues?? Ps thank you Dr Dray for making this video! I will check my ingredients based on what you’ve said here.
Hi there, I have the same exact issue as you now, can't use either physical or chemical spf. It's a nightmare and I am wasting so much money. Did you find what was the troubled ingredient and did you manage to find a spf that doesn't trigger an allergic reaction? I have been to so many dermatologists and all were extremely unhelpful
I’m allergic/irritated by nail polish! Thanks for mentioning nail polish. I’d love to watch a video about nail polish ingredients and potential issues from a dermatologist perspective. 💅🏼
I want to sincerely thank you, Dr. Dray, for the time and effort you put in to help the general public. I've been going to the dermatologist since I was a kid (so, a LONG time!). Not once has any clinician there explained to me how I could protect my skin, why it's important, or any other measures I could take to keep my skin looking youthful. It's rather disheartening. You are truly a blessing to so many people.
OMG! I literally just had to go to the walk-in because my entire body broke out into a rash where I put a new sunscreen. The “doctor” told me to “do my research” because sunscreen is highly carcinogenic. 🤦🏼♀️. Anyway I learned my lesson, going forward I’ll do a patch test first.
Hey Dr. Dray! I was wondering if you were going to continue with the affordable skincare video series? I’d love to hear your thoughts on affordable & effective cleansers for oily skin &/or sensitive skin for instance. TIA :)
OH MY GOD!!! the thumbnail’s exact sunscreen is what gave me photocontact dermatitis!!!!! All over my eyebrows, eyelids, forehead, nose, and even my chest and upper shoulders. It’s been horrible, but since switching to mineral based sunscreens it seems to have resolved itself
I have allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance - my mom tried a scented laundry detergent once and I broke out in hives! Thank you for this informative video! You are looking so glowy today doc, love that periwinkle color on you :)
@@setme4ree to be honest it only happened the 1 time with laundry detergent, but I find the reaction goes away once I remove the clothing and shower. Unfortunately i didn't consider skincare and fragrance until a year after i started. That took more time to heal all the acne i had
@@setme4ree I’m also allergic to fragrance (not sure which specifically) but mine can last for awhile. Most of my reactions are from other peoples strong perfume/cologne because I’m careful about my own products and use fragrance free detergent. Usually my reactions are only a few hours long and resolve with Benadryl or another antihistamine. However, on one occasion I had a more severe reaction that lasted longer and I had to get steroids from a doctor to get rid of it.
I've found that an many of the sunscreens that irritate my skin contain octocrylene, but sunscreens with octinoxate don't seem to bother me. For example, if I put on a sunscreen with zinc oxide and octocrylene as the active ingredients, I feel a stinging sensation and my face turns red, but if I use one with zinc oxide and octinoxate I'm perfectly fine. I don't know if this means that my skin is sensitive to octocrylene of not but I avoid it just to be safe.
Eyelids, eyelids, eyelids! I can’t seem to put on ANY sunscreen on eyelids w/o burning, stinging & swelling up - I’m ready to give up putting sunscreen there! 😢😢😢
I have the most sensitive eyes *ever* - even some mineral sunscreens have still irritated my eyes so I totally understand. But the *only* one that has never irritated my eyes whatsoever is the Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50. It’s quite matte once it dries, so that’s mainly why I suspect it doesn’t irritate my eyes at all because it doesn’t budge, so absolutely no running or budging. You may find it a bit drying of course, but it doesn’t personally bother me that much as I usually moisturise before putting it on. If you haven’t yet tried it, perhaps give it a go! It’s available on Amazon for $13.99 and is fragrance free. Seriously zero irritation for me - it’s amazing that at least one sunscreen doesn’t 😅😂
@@femalelarrydavid Unfortunately, I tried Australian Gold Botanicals tinted sunscreen and experienced horrible stinging and burning of the eyes, nose and mouth area; also, had to see the doctor for an eye infection that developed (which I have never experienced before). I do have sinus allergies but have never experienced skin irritation nor eye infections until I tried putting sunscreen on my face and eyes. I suppose we all react differently and have to try to find the culprit. I had to dump the 2 bottles that I bought based on every ones recommendations. Still experimenting as I have really never used sunscreens in the past 60+ years!
Neutrogena Baby Mineral sunscreen gave me an eczema type rash and for years I thought it was the zinc oxide or titanium dioxide that caused the rash. I switched to chemical sunscreens and had such a tough time with melasma while using chemical. I switched back to mineral last year and have had great luck with Elta MD. And the melasma is gone.
I find I have issues with chemical and mineral. I’m currently using COTZ Flawless complexion Tinted Spf50 for face and let me tell you, my chin, perimeter of my face, under my eyes itches like crazy. Oh and pimple hive like things too. I find it difficult to wear sunscreen of any kind. By the way this sunscreen is very hard to remove.
Holy cow how did you know I was just googling this topic this morning?? I only had an issue on my chest and it’s weird rough, itchy, and red. Definitely a photo allergy now that I see this video. Thank you!
I am not so sure about allergic reactions to sunscreens or sunlight specifically but there is a reason I mostly use baby products regardless of how people view me. The sunscreens I am currently using are all for babies or safe for babies/children, and so far they have served me very well. They have shorter ingredient lists compared to adult sunscreens with the bare minimum and gentle ingredients and the formulation also tends to be more moisturizing as well so I go for baby sunscreens 9/10.
I guess when I feel like my skin is reacting negatively to zinc oxide that its some other ingredient in the product. I'm becoming more and more sensitive to sunscreen products esp the ones with high SPF or so it seems. SPF 15 isnt ideal, but I almost never have a reaction to it.
I’m a sunscreen devotee but I’ve always been allergic to chemical sunscreens. I’m also allergic to perfume. No excuses for not wearing sunscreen, you can find great safe ones.
@@mariakarnaukhova56 it's going to depend if you have other allergies. I have 7 contact allergens and use elta MD tinted 41, coopertone pure and simple 50, la Roche melt in 60 and it's specific for my allergens but if you have different ones you might get different results. Theirs no fragrance in any of those or benzophenone
My 6 yr old ask me for sunscreen before going to summer school! I felt like a proud mamma. I found a gel sunscreen that she loves!!!! Japanese sunscreen are truly THE BEST!
@@Purple_haired_cleric Nivea Sun Super Water Gel spf 50. It's literally like a watery gel that feels cool on the skin and dries instantly, it has no fragrance and comes with a pump!
A while ago, I bought a sunscreen that made my face and neck itchy and gave me a rash after I cleansed it off. It was fine when I wore it throughout the day, but discomfort appeared as I washed it off. It was a good sunscreen, no balling up and white cast. I would have stopped on that one if it didn't irritate my skin... 😔 I use it on my limbs instead and that seemed to be a solution so far. 🙂
Also, I used your tip to apply mineral sunscreen around the eyes to avoid the stinging sensation of chemical sunscreen around that area. Works great! 👍🏼
I thought I was going crazy that I felt I was allergic to octocrylene. Whenever I would try the Walgreens combination sunscreen it made my face immediately red and would burn. Glad to know I’m not crazy.
I finally realized there are certain chemical sunscreens I can't wear. I can wear the Japanese version of Nivea Water Gel . I also like DRMTLGY and Elta MD
Hi.- In my experience the problem with mineral sunscreens is that removing them is a pain, literally. Using oil helps to dissolve it, but they create physical exfoliating effect that irritates my sensitive skin. Any advise Dr. Grey?
Mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide does this to my dry skin. Makes my skin dry, irritated and bumpy. The advanced Sunscreens with Uvinul and Tinasorb work best for me.
I definitely agree about most Neutrogena sunscreens around the eyes. I switched so many of them to body only due to irritation on my face. I love some of the Ombrelle ones though (not sure if these are available in the US)
I want to say thank you!!! Every year me and my husband use the same sunscreen and he never burns but I always come home red as a lobster it’s awful and so itchy. This year I got a mineral sunscreen because of your recommendations and it’s the first year I did not come home all red !!! For years I thought I would just have to suffer from going out side . I got to enjoy kayaking . Thank you so much !!!
I had used the Neutrogena dry touch 55spf in previous years. This year I suspect I had a reaction.... massive hivey itching where I used it. I switched the the eucerin 30 spf body lotion and it continued. Switched fully to mineral sunscreen- the coppertone pure and free. No issues so far so good.
I asked you about this before on your insta. I had an allergic reaction to chemical sunscreen. I looked at the ingredients in mineral sunscreen and found they contain zinc. A few months ago I used a serum from The Ordinary containing zinc and niacinamide. It caused acne shortly after using it. My skin was clear prior to using it. I have a Curology formula that works amazingly at clearing my skin. It contains 4% niacinamide. Since I've used Niacinamide before, I thought the zinc was causing me to break out. I thought I was allergic to zinc or zinc was causing acne. For this reason I thought I could not use mineral sunscreen. After doing research and talking to my dermatologist, I learned that zinc cannot cause acne or allergic reactions because it is in our bodies naturally/we need zinc. Zinc actually helps clear acne. I did a bit more research and found out the percentage of Niacinamide in the The Ordinary serum was probably causing me to break out. I know you made a video about this as well.
I had a really bad reaction to suncreams when I was a kid, and there weren't many substitution options (and the only one that I could use, that was prescribed by my doctor, was REALLY expensive). I thank everyday that nowadays I gotta other options. My skin still is VERY sensitive, but Lord, thanks for CeraVe (that is expressive in my country, sadly) and better brands.
I'm allergic to fragrance, essential oils and Benzoic Acid preservative. I also get PLE in the sun. The only sunscreen I have found that I can use successfully without any reaction is Ultrasun.
I had bad reactions from 7 to 8 different sunscreen brands. Banana Boat gave me a really bad blistering chemical burn. All the sunscreen made my skin sting instantly and went pink. I finally found a sunscreen that is working well! My skin is very scentive and chemicals and ingredients are not the friendliest on my skin.
I just ordered the Neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch yesterday 🤣 crap, I didn't look at the ingredients. A lot of sunscreens make me itchy burny with red patches pretty quickly after application. Or clog up my pores. This was helpful.
I burned my face or something 4 times before I realized that it was the sunscreen and its ingredients. Basically, chemical sunscreens are not for me, doesn't matter how good the texture is.
My skin is so sensitive that I only use 3 products. If I try to use ANY other product, it breaks me out horribly and causes rashes and whatnot. I usually wear the Neutrogena ultra dry touch sunscreen, and even though it does have benzophenone-3, it works fine. But just yesterday, I used this random Lotus sunscreen lying around at home cuz I ran out of the Neutrogena one. And BAM. Today I woke up with horrible rashes and weird bumps. Goodbye clear skin 😭😭😭😭
Hey dr i am really really thankful to you for teaching me about skincare products, for stopping me to waste my money on serums and all that stuff , educating me to not buy every product that famous influeners are recommending while being frustrated by acne, I have learnt that keep a basic skincare routine and add the ingredients that targets acne 💗 thank you so much, i am just binge watching your videos again and again
I don't experience an actual rash but with Garnier sunscreens my eyes water all day uncontrollably and then my skin will get irritated and almost like burned! It will get red, it'll burn and then peel. It's horrible
@@giovannadiaz1917 That’s a TRULY horrible reaction! Japanese and European sunscreens have fewer irritants, and also contain more and better UVA filters. They’re all I use anymore. Unfortunately, they cost 3 times as much for a bottle half the size, but if you’re having bad reactions, they’re worth it!
@@vetsai8199 thanks! Will try them. I have been using a mineral one for kids but definitely will look at those. Do you have any specific recommendations?
OMG, I know I'm late watching this video - but thank you so much for this. I had a hard time telling my PCP that I have this problem - I get both from different sunscreens - but at this point, I've tried so many, I couldn't even tell you a complete list of which ones were contact, which were photo and/or both. He had to look it up I think in order to believe that this is an actual thing. He finally gave me a referral to a derm so I could get tested (so I know what ingredients I'm sensitive to & stay away from); then asked for the results. Anyway, thank you for validating what I have been suffering with, it means so much to hear this.
Does anyone remember the days of PABA-based sunscreens?? THOSE broke me out in HIVES anywhere I applied them. Back then (the 1980s), those were what most sunscreens contained, and sunscreens weren’t even broad spectrum yet😱
Yes, my son was born in '87 and after a while I realised that it was the PABA sunscreens that gave him a 'pimply', red, scaly, rash on his face. (Cortisone was the only thing that heeled it...and you can't use that all the time). After then, I only bought "PABA free" sunscreens for him. I'm glad (even as a young mum) that I persisted for the sake of his skin health. This, lifestyle factors and hopefully genetics have played a part in him still looking young and handsome today! 👱♀️❤
I started getting rashes like this (only on my face and neck) in 2019. I’ve tried and tested dozens and dozens of sunscreens. Finally found Purito Centella sunscreen - until their SPF scandal. My main takeaway based on my own research and lengthy spreadsheet comparing ingredients was that it was the main actives of chemical sunscreens. I’m so strongly against wanting to use physical sunscreens on a daily basis that I kept trying until I found Josie Maren Argan Daily Moisturizer. It’s the least thick out of the products I tried and smells pretty good. It takes a while to dry down before I can apply makeup but it’s better than nothing!! My dermatologist said “good luck” so I’m glad I found this video!!
I was using Neutrogena HydroBoost spf50 and its the only time i've had an extremely bad reaction, literally rough scaly hives all on my face and neck which took a week to heal.
Neutrogena did the same thing to me to, bought one and I got burned really bad hours later. I really thought it was because there was no SPF protection in the product
I used a Neutrogena sunscreen on my face, developed horrible irritation - my entire face looked burned even though it wasn't - and only later discovered it was probably because alcohol was legit the 2nd ingredient, and a later reformulation didn't cause any irritation. I've also had bad reactions on my face to spray-on sunscreen, when I was much younger, and I wonder if those were because of alcohol too, or something else
I got some rashes in my skin... And after watching this video I checked every ingredient you said that can cause allergic reaction.... And surprisingly 3 of them matched with my sunscreen's active ingredient.... Btw I am using Nuetrogena .....
This sums up my experience with all chemical spfs available in the US (except my rash is in the form of super inflamed acne). And zinc spfs make my skin so dry it’s painful. I’m so so so grateful that I can import spfs from Europe.
This is what I have to do, too! European sunscreens OR Japanese sunscreens-nothing else! And since those seem to only come in very small bottles at rather high prices, I have to buy them two at a time-then my husband complains about the cost of sunscreen🤷♀️
I’m glad I’m not the only one with this issue. I never wear sunscreen because I turn red only a few moments after I hit the sun. I actually thought it was burning me all these years until you explained it better here. Iv never met anyone else with this problem all these years I wondered why
Allergic to chemical sunscreen so I decided to try biossance sunscreen it felt great on my skin but while out in the sun for maybe 5 or 10 minutes I ended up getting rashes around my mouth and under my eyes 😢 I really wanted it to work. Only sunscreen that doesn’t give me any problems was krave beauty beet but luckily I found a dupe for it so ordered it, hoping it works.
Thanks for this video. I'm interested in and enjoy skincare, but I know sunscreen is the most important thing you can use but I'm having real trouble finding one that doesn't bring me out in an itchy weepy rash. I've tried chemical and a mineral one. I've just ordered a mineral only baby sunscreen to see if that works. I'm 39 and had no issues until 3 years ago 🤔
In my case, chemical sunscreens cause me to develop angular cheilitis (lips splitting in the corners). It took me a long time to realise that it was the sunscreen causing it! Now I stick to mineral sunscreens and I’ve never had it again.
Last night I bought the Signature Care generic brand kids spray SPF 50 sunscreen. Felt like I hit the jackpot until I got home and saw there was fragrance in it. I sprayed it on this morning and felt like the scent attracted mosquitoes. Why in the world would they put fragrance in a kids sunscreen? Disappointing.
Every time I use a Neutrogena sunscreen, including mineral and for sensitive skin, I get a rash on my cheeks under my eyes, below my eye circles. I have given up and use other brands.
every sunscreen ive tried left tiny bumps and red marks on my skin after a couple uses, i could pinpoint this being sunscreen after testing it on one side on my face it’s so hard to find sunscreen that isnt gonna break me out this video was def helpful im gonna try the avene mineral sunscreen thank you!!
Vanicream is the ONLY sunscreen that I can use without irritation! I am now allergic to most sunscreens, primarily Neutrogena 100 SPF! I need sunscreen as a Fitzpatrick Type 1.
My youngest son and I can wear avobenzone on our bodies but neither can tolerate it on the faces.....causes redness, stinging/burning. I have also found physical sunscreens can irritate my cheeks and around my nostrils if I wear often or once I get hot outside. Makes it difficult to wear daily
Interesting video. When is the better time for differin gel?! Evening or just before bed?! Does artificial light and smart phone light destroy the retinol?
had the same issues, tried many sunscreens but all waste, luckily I got a sunscreen, that suited my skin it is with the combination of chemical filters, :- 1. Octyl salicylate 2. Tinosorb M 3. Tinosorb S
Dr. Dray have you ever heard of “hell’s itch”? I couldn’t find too much information on it and there’s probably an appropriate term for it. Basically it’s like an intense/painful itching that feels like they’re stabbing you with needles all over, and if you scratch it it burns even more. I experienced this last summer and I literally almost went to the emergency room because it felt extremely painful and uncomfortable. Crazy enough the only thing that made it feel better was reaaallly hot water(which makes no sense to me since my skin was probably burnt-although it wasn’t red or peeling). This lasted about two days and I literally would cry myself to sleep because of the intense pain/stabbing itching I felt. Taking benadryl helped a little. Any idea what this could be? The only things I found were reddit subs and like one study on it. Would truly appreciate your input!
Dr. Dray : got partnership from Neutrogena
Also Dr. Dray : openly roast Neutrogena at any given time when needed
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Omg, I needed this! I could never wear sunscreen without horrible rashes or breakout afterward.
Try Elta MD mineral sunscreen.
Uff. I'm in the 'all chemical sunscreens sting my eyes category' - and I thought, I had it bad.
I like the Cetaphil PRO Redness Control spf30 tinted moisturizer, btw - in case, you're looking for recommendations.
It's a lightly tinted all mineral sunscreen, that becomes nearly invisible after a couple minutes.
It's very soothing, but not oily or heavy feeling.
@@raraavis7782 I'm also in the "any chemical sunscreen or combo" sunscreen burn my eyes. I can only use Mineral sunscreen around my eyes.
I’ve tried mineral sunscreens and STILL am having horrible rashes every single time I use sunscreen. :( I have purchased so many different sunscreens and when I don’t use any at all, I’m totally fine. Anyone else??
@@hannahd9071 YES ME and it never used to be like this!!! is it something in the air this summer lmao
Thanks for validating my experience! I got totally roasted by another UA-camr (who uses the Dr. title without being an actual MD) after I said we should stop demonizing the white cast because some of us simply can’t use chemical sunscreens. I would rather have a mild white cast than horrible contact dermatitis or skin cancer.
I breakout from every single sunscreen I’ve tried. It’s so frustrating. I want to protect my skin from the sun but the breakouts and irritation is not worth it.
I feel the same way. Plus they are Sooo expensive to continue to experiment with.
Focus on wearing hats & protective clothing when you have to go out in direct sunlight.
@@jessie9653 I can understand that, if you just end up throwing or giving it away! Then it’s a total waste😫
@@vetsai8199 I have returned them before, but I don't wanna be a serial returner 😆
The only sunscreen that I have not had a bad reaction from is the Neostrata sheer physical protection spf 50
No breakout, no irritation!
Chemical sunscreens make my skin feel “burny.” It’s not a visible irritation, but a mild (but persistent) stinging/burning sensation. When I can’t wear my big sun hat, I use the physical blocks.
Thank you for bringing out the inactives as possible irritants! I’m going to explore that.
I feel the same sensation under my brows...I thought I was just rubbing my skin too hard but it literally doesn’t matter how gentle I am it still stings.
same
Chemical sunscreens have an active I think it’s avebenzone on somethin that causes the sting. It should fade very soon after applying if you feel it at all. I believe I ended up being fortunate
I just recenty started usuing and same.😭
Same!
I had such a hard time finding a sunscreen that wouldn't give me a rash and I thought it must be an allergy. I don't know what ingredient did it but even with some mineral sunscreens I'd get a rash. I finally got Aveeno baby sunscreen, which I love. It's SPF 50 and I've never had an issue wearing that every day.
Aveeno baby sunscreen was the only one that worked for me too! Unfortunately, it was on the list of sunscreens with very high levels of benzene (cancer causing toxin). I switched to aveeno daily moisturizer ultra calming lotion in spf 30 last week and so far, no reactions. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Does it leave a white cast? Can you put it around your eyes?
@@Hurricanetongue It does leave a white cast, so I usually wear a tinted moisturizer over it (Cetaphil daily redness relieving, spf 20). I put it around my eyes all the time, no problem.
have you use Mustela sunscreen?
Same for me and I can only use the Coppertone Sensitive Baby
I thought the problem was just chemical sunscreens but it's also the mineral ones. My face tolerates it better, but I can't put it on my neck or chest.
I wasn’t always allergic to sunscreen but randomly I started getting a photo-allergic rash from chemical sunscreen. Switched to mineral sunscreen with no more issues! I like the PCA skin tinted spf 😊
I bought the cetaphil sheer mineral liquid sunscreen after seeing it in one of your videos, and it's the best I've ever used. Doesn't irritate my face or leave an annoying sticky film. So glad I saw it!
I love it! Glad to hear it is working out well for your
I got it in my Allure box and I rate it better than the Kinship mineral sunscreen
I loved this but it gave me a reaction all around my eyes after a couple days. I gave it to my mom and she loves it!
I found this one irritating for some reason. My face got red and itchy.
glad it works for you!!
I really appreciate that you don’t bombard your videos with ads 🙏
And talks like a real person!
i think A LOT of people say they are allergic to sunscreen when infact they are just easily irritated by chemical filters
@ThatOne did you even watch the video? XD mineral filters cannot penetrate the skin and the skins immune system cannot react to them
@ThatOne They are most likely reacting to the other ingredients in the mineral sunscreen
Or it’s polymorphous light eruption disease. It took me only using zinc sunscreen to figure this out.
@ThatOne then it's one of the other ingredients in the formula, again, something explained in the video, why comment on a video you didn't watch? XD more to the point, you've made a comment on one of things she is disproving in this video XD
I have super dry and sensitive skin and chemical sunscreens normally do irritate me, but i hate Mineral sunscreens so much as they tend to make my skin even drier. However, I've found a couple that work well for my skin. I wonder if certain chemical sunscreen filters are more problematic than others.
The photo sensitive reaction is a total revelation. I kept trying to understand why I would only get sunburned when I wore sunscreen, but rarely without. I’ve tried so many, even mineral, for body and this always seems to happen. I couldn’t figure out why. This might be it. Thanks 👍
I use the Neutrogena sunscreen spf 50. Its okay for a while buy when i go outside and start sweating, i feel a burning sensation all over my face especially around my mouth. I don't understand why
Yes I also get puffed up eyes if it go near my eyes. Check if there are any other products you have a reaction to and then find the common ingredient
I got horrible rashes/hives from phenoxyethanol and omg it’s in EVERYTHING!
So sorry to read this! Chalk it up to bio-individuality and the fact that no two people are alike. Supposedly, phenoxyethanol is harmless, but obviously if it’s in everything, some folks are going to be overexposed to it, then sensitized to it, then allergic to it! If you’re getting hives from it, that’s a true allergy, and I feel for you!
EVERYTHING!
My face, neck and chest react very differently to various ingredients. My neck is itching right now just from listening to the topic.
Oh my gosh I keep having this issue too. I’ve tried mineral sunscreens and STILL am having horrible rashes every single time I use sunscreen period. :( I have purchased so many different sunscreens and when I don’t use any at all, I’m totally fine. Anyone else tried mineral and still having these issues??
Ps thank you Dr Dray for making this video! I will check my ingredients based on what you’ve said here.
Hi there, I have the same exact issue as you now, can't use either physical or chemical spf. It's a nightmare and I am wasting so much money. Did you find what was the troubled ingredient and did you manage to find a spf that doesn't trigger an allergic reaction? I have been to so many dermatologists and all were extremely unhelpful
EVERY mineral and chemical sunscreen burns, stings, or irritates my face and eyes. 😭
I’m allergic/irritated by nail polish! Thanks for mentioning nail polish. I’d love to watch a video about nail polish ingredients and potential issues from a dermatologist perspective. 💅🏼
I want to sincerely thank you, Dr. Dray, for the time and effort you put in to help the general public. I've been going to the dermatologist since I was a kid (so, a LONG time!). Not once has any clinician there explained to me how I could protect my skin, why it's important, or any other measures I could take to keep my skin looking youthful. It's rather disheartening. You are truly a blessing to so many people.
I just got a new sunscreen and it made my skin so textured and itchy! Thank you for this
Hope the tips help
OMG! I literally just had to go to the walk-in because my entire body broke out into a rash where I put a new sunscreen. The “doctor” told me to “do my research” because sunscreen is highly carcinogenic. 🤦🏼♀️. Anyway I learned my lesson, going forward I’ll do a patch test first.
Do you mind sharing the brand? Want to watch out for it
The doc is scaring folks from wearing sunscreen. Sorry that happened to you. ☹️
@@nothingpersonalhomie Sure, It was the Supergoop Play SPF 50 spray.
Hey Dr. Dray! I was wondering if you were going to continue with the affordable skincare video series? I’d love to hear your thoughts on affordable & effective cleansers for oily skin &/or sensitive skin for instance. TIA :)
I may do more in the future
OH MY GOD!!! the thumbnail’s exact sunscreen is what gave me photocontact dermatitis!!!!! All over my eyebrows, eyelids, forehead, nose, and even my chest and upper shoulders. It’s been horrible, but since switching to mineral based sunscreens it seems to have resolved itself
I have allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance - my mom tried a scented laundry detergent once and I broke out in hives! Thank you for this informative video! You are looking so glowy today doc, love that periwinkle color on you :)
Same here, I am especially sensitive to lavender. I tried a lavender scented detergent once and had itchy hives all over. And flowers make me sneeze!
Can reactions last awhile for you? Mine seems to be lasting even now the products off my skin but its in a sensitive area
@@setme4ree to be honest it only happened the 1 time with laundry detergent, but I find the reaction goes away once I remove the clothing and shower. Unfortunately i didn't consider skincare and fragrance until a year after i started. That took more time to heal all the acne i had
@@setme4ree I’m also allergic to fragrance (not sure which specifically) but mine can last for awhile. Most of my reactions are from other peoples strong perfume/cologne because I’m careful about my own products and use fragrance free detergent. Usually my reactions are only a few hours long and resolve with Benadryl or another antihistamine. However, on one occasion I had a more severe reaction that lasted longer and I had to get steroids from a doctor to get rid of it.
@@Mwest4742 topical steroids?
Vanicream sunscreens have very few ingredients and are made for very sensitive skin 💛
I've found that an many of the sunscreens that irritate my skin contain octocrylene, but sunscreens with octinoxate don't seem to bother me. For example, if I put on a sunscreen with zinc oxide and octocrylene as the active ingredients, I feel a stinging sensation and my face turns red, but if I use one with zinc oxide and octinoxate I'm perfectly fine. I don't know if this means that my skin is sensitive to octocrylene of not but I avoid it just to be safe.
Eyelids, eyelids, eyelids! I can’t seem to put on ANY sunscreen on eyelids w/o burning, stinging & swelling up - I’m ready to give up putting sunscreen there! 😢😢😢
Me too!!! 😪😪
I have the most sensitive eyes *ever* - even some mineral sunscreens have still irritated my eyes so I totally understand. But the *only* one that has never irritated my eyes whatsoever is the Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50. It’s quite matte once it dries, so that’s mainly why I suspect it doesn’t irritate my eyes at all because it doesn’t budge, so absolutely no running or budging. You may find it a bit drying of course, but it doesn’t personally bother me that much as I usually moisturise before putting it on.
If you haven’t yet tried it, perhaps give it a go! It’s available on Amazon for $13.99 and is fragrance free. Seriously zero irritation for me - it’s amazing that at least one sunscreen doesn’t 😅😂
@@femalelarrydavid Unfortunately, I tried Australian Gold Botanicals tinted sunscreen and experienced horrible stinging and burning of the eyes, nose and mouth area; also, had to see the doctor for an eye infection that developed (which I have never experienced before). I do have sinus allergies but have never experienced skin irritation nor eye infections until I tried putting sunscreen on my face and eyes. I suppose we all react differently and have to try to find the culprit. I had to dump the 2 bottles that I bought based on every ones recommendations. Still experimenting as I have really never used sunscreens in the past 60+ years!
Even kids/baby suncreens? What about an SPF lip balm (some of them are mineral)?
Try the Japanese sunscreens :)
Neutrogena Baby Mineral sunscreen gave me an eczema type rash and for years I thought it was the zinc oxide or titanium dioxide that caused the rash. I switched to chemical sunscreens and had such a tough time with melasma while using chemical. I switched back to mineral last year and have had great luck with Elta MD. And the melasma is gone.
I find I have issues with chemical and mineral. I’m currently using COTZ Flawless complexion Tinted Spf50 for face and let me tell you, my chin, perimeter of my face, under my eyes itches like crazy. Oh and pimple hive like things too. I find it difficult to wear sunscreen of any kind. By the way this sunscreen is very hard to remove.
Holy cow how did you know I was just googling this topic this morning?? I only had an issue on my chest and it’s weird rough, itchy, and red. Definitely a photo allergy now that I see this video. Thank you!
Google owns YT so Google knew 😂😂 They know everything
I am not so sure about allergic reactions to sunscreens or sunlight specifically but there is a reason I mostly use baby products regardless of how people view me. The sunscreens I am currently using are all for babies or safe for babies/children, and so far they have served me very well. They have shorter ingredient lists compared to adult sunscreens with the bare minimum and gentle ingredients and the formulation also tends to be more moisturizing as well so I go for baby sunscreens 9/10.
I guess when I feel like my skin is reacting negatively to zinc oxide that its some other ingredient in the product. I'm becoming more and more sensitive to sunscreen products esp the ones with high SPF or so it seems. SPF 15 isnt ideal, but I almost never have a reaction to it.
I have the same problem. I guess I need to try a different zinc oxide sunscreen
You're not alone
I’m a sunscreen devotee but I’ve always been allergic to chemical sunscreens. I’m also allergic to perfume. No excuses for not wearing sunscreen, you can find great safe ones.
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same! which mineral ones do you recommend?
@@mariakarnaukhova56 it's going to depend if you have other allergies. I have 7 contact allergens and use elta MD tinted 41, coopertone pure and simple 50, la Roche melt in 60 and it's specific for my allergens but if you have different ones you might get different results.
Theirs no fragrance in any of those or benzophenone
@@tatianaameliaify I have actually ordered Elta MD one, will see how it goes!
do you have any recommendation ? :)
My 6 yr old ask me for sunscreen before going to summer school! I felt like a proud mamma. I found a gel sunscreen that she loves!!!! Japanese sunscreen are truly THE BEST!
What's the name of the gel sunscreen?
That is awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@Purple_haired_cleric Nivea Sun Super Water Gel spf 50. It's literally like a watery gel that feels cool on the skin and dries instantly, it has no fragrance and comes with a pump!
@@janyn.m.9633 Thanks for the info 🙏
@@Purple_haired_cleric your welcome 🙂
A while ago, I bought a sunscreen that made my face and neck itchy and gave me a rash after I cleansed it off. It was fine when I wore it throughout the day, but discomfort appeared as I washed it off.
It was a good sunscreen, no balling up and white cast. I would have stopped on that one if it didn't irritate my skin... 😔
I use it on my limbs instead and that seemed to be a solution so far. 🙂
Who are the nutty people that down vote important & valuable information? I'll never understand.
Also, I used your tip to apply mineral sunscreen around the eyes to avoid the stinging sensation of chemical sunscreen around that area. Works great! 👍🏼
What's the tip
@@jessie9653 To just use mineral sunscreen instead of chemical around the eyes. Some find the chemical bothers their eyes.
Totally off topic, I can’t help but mention how good you look in this video! Love your content! 🤍
I use La Roche Posay sunscreen and I have sensitive skin. No problem ever! no white cast or irritation
Interesting Topic Indeed
Love this intro (Coffee Enthusiast ☕)
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray ❤
Happy Tuesday
I thought I was going crazy that I felt I was allergic to octocrylene. Whenever I would try the Walgreens combination sunscreen it made my face immediately red and would burn. Glad to know I’m not crazy.
This is so true
Just went to Florida and had a horrible contact dermatitis around my eyes from mineral sunscreen. Never has that happen before.
I finally realized there are certain chemical sunscreens I can't wear. I can wear the Japanese version of Nivea Water Gel . I also like DRMTLGY and Elta MD
Hi.- In my experience the problem with mineral sunscreens is that removing them is a pain, literally. Using oil helps to dissolve it, but they create physical exfoliating effect that irritates my sensitive skin. Any advise Dr. Grey?
I'm allergic to oxybenzine and found out whe I use a facial sunscreen! I got a horrible scaly rash over my eyes and neck x
Check out Truth Treatment sun block. Has no bad stuff in it.
Sounds absolutely dreadful!😢
Mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide does this to my dry skin. Makes my skin dry, irritated and bumpy. The advanced Sunscreens with Uvinul and Tinasorb work best for me.
I definitely agree about most Neutrogena sunscreens around the eyes. I switched so many of them to body only due to irritation on my face. I love some of the Ombrelle ones though (not sure if these are available in the US)
I want to say thank you!!! Every year me and my husband use the same sunscreen and he never burns but I always come home red as a lobster it’s awful and so itchy. This year I got a mineral sunscreen because of your recommendations and it’s the first year I did not come home all red !!! For years I thought I would just have to suffer from going out side . I got to enjoy kayaking . Thank you so much !!!
I had used the Neutrogena dry touch 55spf in previous years. This year I suspect I had a reaction.... massive hivey itching where I used it. I switched the the eucerin 30 spf body lotion and it continued. Switched fully to mineral sunscreen- the coppertone pure and free. No issues so far so good.
I asked you about this before on your insta. I had an allergic reaction to chemical sunscreen. I looked at the ingredients in mineral sunscreen and found they contain zinc. A few months ago I used a serum from The Ordinary containing zinc and niacinamide. It caused acne shortly after using it. My skin was clear prior to using it. I have a Curology formula that works amazingly at clearing my skin. It contains 4% niacinamide. Since I've used Niacinamide before, I thought the zinc was causing me to break out. I thought I was allergic to zinc or zinc was causing acne. For this reason I thought I could not use mineral sunscreen. After doing research and talking to my dermatologist, I learned that zinc cannot cause acne or allergic reactions because it is in our bodies naturally/we need zinc. Zinc actually helps clear acne. I did a bit more research and found out the percentage of Niacinamide in the The Ordinary serum was probably causing me to break out. I know you made a video about this as well.
I had a really bad reaction to suncreams when I was a kid, and there weren't many substitution options (and the only one that I could use, that was prescribed by my doctor, was REALLY expensive). I thank everyday that nowadays I gotta other options. My skin still is VERY sensitive, but Lord, thanks for CeraVe (that is expressive in my country, sadly) and better brands.
I love any information we can get on any products. This color looks fabulous on you!
Thank you for this, I'm going to share it with my friend who doesn't wear sunscreen because she believes she is "allergic to every sunscreen."
I have a burning, stinging, and irritation from mineral and chemical sunscreens. 😭
I'm allergic to fragrance, essential oils and Benzoic Acid preservative. I also get PLE in the sun. The only sunscreen I have found that I can use successfully without any reaction is Ultrasun.
I had bad reactions from 7 to 8 different sunscreen brands. Banana Boat gave me a really bad blistering chemical burn. All the sunscreen made my skin sting instantly and went pink. I finally found a sunscreen that is working well! My skin is very scentive and chemicals and ingredients are not the friendliest on my skin.
Which one do you use? Many irritate my skin as well
@amandagriz Aveeno Baby Sunscreen. I have been using it for two years now.
I just ordered the Neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch yesterday 🤣 crap, I didn't look at the ingredients. A lot of sunscreens make me itchy burny with red patches pretty quickly after application. Or clog up my pores. This was helpful.
I just bought some too 🥲
You're so smart, Dr. Dray. I really enjoy watching you everyday. Thank you!
I burned my face or something 4 times before I realized that it was the sunscreen and its ingredients. Basically, chemical sunscreens are not for me, doesn't matter how good the texture is.
Me! I knew years ago I was allergic to zinc oxide so I thought I was never able to wear sunscreens until I found out all the different kinds!
That blue really suits you Andrea 😊!
My skin is so sensitive that I only use 3 products. If I try to use ANY other product, it breaks me out horribly and causes rashes and whatnot. I usually wear the Neutrogena ultra dry touch sunscreen, and even though it does have benzophenone-3, it works fine. But just yesterday, I used this random Lotus sunscreen lying around at home cuz I ran out of the Neutrogena one. And BAM. Today I woke up with horrible rashes and weird bumps. Goodbye clear skin 😭😭😭😭
Hey dr i am really really thankful to you for teaching me about skincare products, for stopping me to waste my money on serums and all that stuff , educating me to not buy every product that famous influeners are recommending while being frustrated by acne,
I have learnt that keep a basic skincare routine and add the ingredients that targets acne 💗 thank you so much, i am just binge watching your videos again and again
OMG! So happy I found this!! PHOTO ALLERGY!! That’s what I’ve been dealing with literally since I had my baby. Otherwise prior never had it!
Omg same once I had my baby I all of sudden hardly get tan (and used to get super bronzey) and now just get a giant rash
I don't experience an actual rash but with Garnier sunscreens my eyes water all day uncontrollably and then my skin will get irritated and almost like burned! It will get red, it'll burn and then peel. It's horrible
Yeah if the ingredients get in the eyes they burn
@@ThePeaceofWildThings exactly! I cannot use Garnier sunscreens at all. My face gets red and burns and next day I'll peel like I've had a sunburn
@@giovannadiaz1917 That’s a TRULY horrible reaction! Japanese and European sunscreens have fewer irritants, and also contain more and better UVA filters. They’re all I use anymore. Unfortunately, they cost 3 times as much for a bottle half the size, but if you’re having bad reactions, they’re worth it!
@@vetsai8199 thanks! Will try them. I have been using a mineral one for kids but definitely will look at those. Do you have any specific recommendations?
@@vetsai8199 which ones do you recommend?
Thank you I have been losing it over my irritant to sunscreen around my eyes.
OMG, I know I'm late watching this video - but thank you so much for this. I had a hard time telling my PCP that I have this problem - I get both from different sunscreens - but at this point, I've tried so many, I couldn't even tell you a complete list of which ones were contact, which were photo and/or both. He had to look it up I think in order to believe that this is an actual thing. He finally gave me a referral to a derm so I could get tested (so I know what ingredients I'm sensitive to & stay away from); then asked for the results. Anyway, thank you for validating what I have been suffering with, it means so much to hear this.
Does anyone remember the days of PABA-based sunscreens?? THOSE broke me out in HIVES anywhere I applied them. Back then (the 1980s), those were what most sunscreens contained, and sunscreens weren’t even broad spectrum yet😱
Yes, my son was born in '87 and after a while I realised that it was the PABA sunscreens that gave him a 'pimply', red, scaly, rash on his face. (Cortisone was the only thing that heeled it...and you can't use that all the time). After then, I only bought "PABA free" sunscreens for him. I'm glad (even as a young mum) that I persisted for the sake of his skin health. This, lifestyle factors and hopefully genetics have played a part in him still looking young and handsome today!
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I started getting rashes like this (only on my face and neck) in 2019. I’ve tried and tested dozens and dozens of sunscreens. Finally found Purito Centella sunscreen - until their SPF scandal. My main takeaway based on my own research and lengthy spreadsheet comparing ingredients was that it was the main actives of chemical sunscreens. I’m so strongly against wanting to use physical sunscreens on a daily basis that I kept trying until I found Josie Maren Argan Daily Moisturizer. It’s the least thick out of the products I tried and smells pretty good. It takes a while to dry down before I can apply makeup but it’s better than nothing!! My dermatologist said “good luck” so I’m glad I found this video!!
I was using Neutrogena HydroBoost spf50 and its the only time i've had an extremely bad reaction, literally rough scaly hives all on my face and neck which took a week to heal.
Neutrogena did the same thing to me to, bought one and I got burned really bad hours later. I really thought it was because there was no SPF protection in the product
I used a Neutrogena sunscreen on my face, developed horrible irritation - my entire face looked burned even though it wasn't - and only later discovered it was probably because alcohol was legit the 2nd ingredient, and a later reformulation didn't cause any irritation.
I've also had bad reactions on my face to spray-on sunscreen, when I was much younger, and I wonder if those were because of alcohol too, or something else
Same here😩
I got some rashes in my skin... And after watching this video I checked every ingredient you said that can cause allergic reaction.... And surprisingly 3 of them matched with my sunscreen's active ingredient.... Btw I am using Nuetrogena .....
Never heard about it. Some formulas were too strong for me and I know now it was the fragrance. Thanks to Dr Dray I know this now.
This sums up my experience with all chemical spfs available in the US (except my rash is in the form of super inflamed acne). And zinc spfs make my skin so dry it’s painful. I’m so so so grateful that I can import spfs from Europe.
This is what I have to do, too! European sunscreens OR Japanese sunscreens-nothing else! And since those seem to only come in very small bottles at rather high prices, I have to buy them two at a time-then my husband complains about the cost of sunscreen🤷♀️
@@vetsai8199 What brands would you recommend?
@@usernameisunavailable8270 I like Rohto and Hada Labo for Japanese brands. For European, I like Frezyderm (Greek) or Eucerin (German).
@@vetsai8199 where do you order them from?
@@reneebasinger4883 Amazon. You can type in the brand name or just “Japanese sunscreens”. Or “European sunscreens”, if you prefer.
I want to cry, I started using retinol to help my skin but every sunscreen I use gives me such bad dermatitis. I really don't know what to do
I’m glad I’m not the only one with this issue. I never wear sunscreen because I turn red only a few moments after I hit the sun. I actually thought it was burning me all these years until you explained it better here. Iv never met anyone else with this problem all these years I wondered why
I always love videos on skin rashes 😂. Happy Tuesday Dr dray and peeps 🥰☕🥳😎
Happy Tuesday Reed!
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Thank You!! Happy Monday!! Hope You're Really Enjoying Your Day!!
The only sunscreen I’ve had an allergic reaction to was La Roche-Posay. My face felt like it was on 🔥
So hard to figure out allergies on your own. I like the Cerave SPF 30 Thank you for the video
I love that one
Allergic to chemical sunscreen so I decided to try biossance sunscreen it felt great on my skin but while out in the sun for maybe 5 or 10 minutes I ended up getting rashes around my mouth and under my eyes 😢 I really wanted it to work. Only sunscreen that doesn’t give me any problems was krave beauty beet but luckily I found a dupe for it so ordered it, hoping it works.
What’s the dupe we need it please
Tian Tian it’s hyggee vegan sunscreen spf 50, similar ingredients as the beet
@@nunujose3871 thank you 🙏
I asked about this on your Instagram for my daughter. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for this video. I'm interested in and enjoy skincare, but I know sunscreen is the most important thing you can use but I'm having real trouble finding one that doesn't bring me out in an itchy weepy rash. I've tried chemical and a mineral one.
I've just ordered a mineral only baby sunscreen to see if that works. I'm 39 and had no issues until 3 years ago 🤔
This video came right on time for me! I’ve been using a sunblock everyday inside but suddenly developed an itchy rash after wearing it in the sun
In my case, chemical sunscreens cause me to develop angular cheilitis (lips splitting in the corners). It took me a long time to realise that it was the sunscreen causing it! Now I stick to mineral sunscreens and I’ve never had it again.
That sweater looks so cozy and nice on you!
Thanks 😊
Happy Tuesday!!
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Thank You!! Happy Tuesday to You Too!!
Last night I bought the Signature Care generic brand kids spray SPF 50 sunscreen. Felt like I hit the jackpot until I got home and saw there was fragrance in it. I sprayed it on this morning and felt like the scent attracted mosquitoes. Why in the world would they put fragrance in a kids sunscreen? Disappointing.
Every time I use a Neutrogena sunscreen, including mineral and for sensitive skin, I get a rash on my cheeks under my eyes, below my eye circles. I have given up and use other brands.
Same here.
Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray!! ❤️ thanks for another helpful video 😊
Thanks for watching
every sunscreen ive tried left tiny bumps and red marks on my skin after a couple uses, i could pinpoint this being sunscreen after testing it on one side on my face it’s so hard to find sunscreen that isnt gonna break me out this video was def helpful im gonna try the avene mineral sunscreen thank you!!
Try Truth treatment systems sun block. Has no chemicals in it.
Thnx to Dr Dray my favorite skincare products to shop for now are moisturizers and spf!
I think you saw my comment in another video! Thanks for posting this!!
Vanicream is the ONLY sunscreen that I can use without irritation! I am now allergic to most sunscreens, primarily Neutrogena 100 SPF! I need sunscreen as a Fitzpatrick Type 1.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray!
Okay this didn't pop up anywhere in my notifications! How am I ever supposed to be first? Just flipping through and there's the video for today! :-)
Thanks for watching
Greetings Sable 711 hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜.....
@@whitneybrown4067 how are you doing Whitney?!😊😊
My youngest son and I can wear avobenzone on our bodies but neither can tolerate it on the faces.....causes redness, stinging/burning. I have also found physical sunscreens can irritate my cheeks and around my nostrils if I wear often or once I get hot outside. Makes it difficult to wear daily
Interesting video.
When is the better time for differin gel?!
Evening or just before bed?!
Does artificial light and smart phone light destroy the retinol?
Differin is fine with light, it is other retinols that are light sensitive
@@DrDrayzday thanks Dr Dray. You are like an angel 😇😇😇😇
Sophie does that mean not to use phone after applying retinol?
@@nunujose3871 I am not sure, I was wondering if blue light from smart phones destroy the retinol.
Thank you so much for the video! My friend has yet to find a sunscreen that wouldn't make her skin flare out around her eyes and nose!
had the same issues, tried many sunscreens but all waste, luckily I got a sunscreen, that suited my skin it is with the combination of chemical filters, :-
1. Octyl salicylate
2. Tinosorb M
3. Tinosorb S
Dr. Dray have you ever heard of “hell’s itch”? I couldn’t find too much information on it and there’s probably an appropriate term for it. Basically it’s like an intense/painful itching that feels like they’re stabbing you with needles all over, and if you scratch it it burns even more. I experienced this last summer and I literally almost went to the emergency room because it felt extremely painful and uncomfortable. Crazy enough the only thing that made it feel better was reaaallly hot water(which makes no sense to me since my skin was probably burnt-although it wasn’t red or peeling). This lasted about two days and I literally would cry myself to sleep because of the intense pain/stabbing itching I felt. Taking benadryl helped a little. Any idea what this could be? The only things I found were reddit subs and like one study on it. Would truly appreciate your input!
Thank you for doing this video, much appreciated. It’s tough to find some thing when you’re allergic. ❤️