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Hypoallergenic sunscreen gave me rashes. what do i do?
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Try Zinc oxide: Have you tried a sunblock containing only zinc oxide or titanium dioxide? These are considered physical blockers, not chemical sunscreens, and tend to be less potentially irritating. A new product by cerave is pure zinc oxide with an spf of 50. If you continue to have problems despite making this switch, you may consider getting an allergy patch test. In the meantime, cover up!:).
Answered 7/10/2013
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