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What are the side effects of using sunscreen on your face everyday?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends on formulati: Some have been minimally accused of being carcinogenic but the cancer risk in not using it is greater. Allergy and eye irritation are all else i can think of.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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Very few: As long as you are not sensitive to the ingredients, this would generally be considered a good habit.

Dr Turrisi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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