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I have this product saying its a sunscreen and skin whitener. it has spf 15 and lot of vit c. i heard vit c causes harm in sunlight, should i use it?
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I would not. Vitamin: C on skin exposed to sun might cause photoallergic or phototoxic reaction, and you could develop an exaggerated sunburn or rash..
Answered 6/11/2016
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