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What are the best sunblocks for sensitive skin?
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Sunblock: If you really burn use SPF >50, if you tan nicely but still may burn sfp 20-50, olive oil skin or darker 10-20 SPF . There are different brand it really depends on your doctor's preference or yours. Ironically a SPF > 10 may affect vit d absortion and cause deficiency and risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis. See your doctor for skin exam and recomendations.
Answered 2/13/2015
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