A member asked:
My hands are getting darker with summer i like to spend my time under sun and i am allergic to sunscreens any other way to secure?
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Yes: Try sunscreen with purely zinc oxide. It is unlikely also that you are allergic to all sunscreens although you may be allergic to an ingredient present in many but not all brands.
Answered 4/7/2014
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Zinc oxide.: The only way to ensure your skin does not darken in the sun is to avoid sun exposure. Unless you want to wear gloves, you must find sunscreens that work for you (and that you are not allergic to). I recommend physical block sunscreens like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for their ability to reflect light rather than absorb it. Allergy to sunscreen is usually due to the chemical sunscreens.
Answered 4/7/2014
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