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What Is Your Sunscreen Hiding?
In order to protect our skin from the sun, we use sunscreens. However, there are certain chemicals used in sunscreens that are harmful for our body. Read on to know more.
While we step out of home, the most important thing we remember is the sunscreen cream. Using sunscreen cream all over the exposed parts has become a common activity which we follow religiously without looking at the negative part of it. It is very important to protect your skin from the sun as it prevents skin cancer, premature ageing and wrinkles on skin. However, using chemical-based sunscreens can trigger skin infections and other problems. So, is sunscreen safe? There are certain things about sunscreens that you should know.
So before you apply a sunscreen, here are a few important points to consider as there are several side effects of sunscreen.
1.
Allergic
reactions
Most
of
the
sunscreens
that
are
available
in
the
market
contain
high
amounts
of
chemicals
which
cause
itching
and
redness
on
the
skin.
These
allergic
reactions
are
due
to
chemicals
and
preservatives
used
in
the
making
of
the
cream.
PABA
is
a
common
ingredient
that
is
used
in
most
of
the
sunscreens
which
helps
to
protect
your
skin
from
the
sun
but
at
the
same
time
leads
to
allergic
reactions.
2.
Increase
the
risk
of
breast
cancer
Every
woman
applies
a
sunscreen
with
the
intention
of
keeping
her
skin
sun
safe
and
healthy,
but
the
fact
is
that
the
regular
use
of
sunscreens
can
lead
to
breast
cancer.
According
to
a
study
it
is
said
that
sunscreens
contain
harmful
ingredients
which
further
affect
the
level
of
oestrogen
in
the
body.
Other
than
this,
you
should
avoid
using
sunscreens
on
children
as
it
gets
absorbed
directly
into
the
skin.
This
is
one
of
the
risks
of
using
sunscreen.
3.
Eye
irritation
Due
to
high
levels
of
chemicals
used
in
sunscreens,
it
leads
to
high
levels
of
eye
irritation.
Such
harmful
elements
present
in
the
sunscreen
can
also
lead
to
allergy
in
the
eyes
and
temporary
burning.
However,
some
chemicals
and
elements
used
in
sunscreens
can
lead
to
temporary
blindness
in
a
person.
If
you
face
any
problem
after
using
sunscreens,
make
sure
you
wash
your
eyes
with
cold
water
instantly.
4.
Pain
in
hairy
areas
It
is
said
that
sunscreen
is
available
in
gel,
lotion,
and
many
other
forms.
However,
if
you
want
to
apply
sunscreen
in
the
underarm
area
you
should
use
a
sunscreen
in
the
form
of
a
gel.
Gels
are
best
to
be
used
in
areas
where
you
have
hair
because
due
to
the
high
amount
of
chemicals
and
harmful
ingredients
found
in
sunscreen,
it
can
lead
to
pain
in
hairy
areas.
Generally,
many
people
observe
pain
and
inflammation
in
the
underarms.
This
is
one
of
the
harmful
effects
of
using
sunscreen.
5.
White
and
itchy
spots
Using
sunscreen
can
lead
to
itchy
and
red
spots
on
the
areas
where
you
have
applied
sunscreen.
It
leads
to
bumps
and
boils
under
worst
circumstances.
If
the
chemicals
in
the
sunscreen
are
too
high,
you
can
see
blisters
filled
with
pus
around
the
hair
follicles.
Some
of
the
worst
harmful
chemicals
ingredients
used
in
a
sunscreen
are
as
follows:
•
Paraben
Preservatives
•
Octocrylene
•
Homosalate
•
Retinyl
Palmitate
(Vitamin
A
Palmitate)
•
Octinoxate
•
Oxybenzone
While
choosing
the
right
sunscreen
for
yourself,
you
should
make
sure
that
your
sunscreen
does
not
contain
these
ingredients.
Things
to
remember
before
applying
a
sunscreen:
-
Do
not
use
around
the
eye
area
-
If
you
feel
itching
on
skin
or
eye,
wash
off
with
cold
water
-
In
case
of
worst
condition,
contact
the
doctor
soon.
-
Make
sure
you
use
the
gel
sunscreen
on
hairy
areas.
-
Avoid
using
sunscreen
on
kids
under
6
months.
-
Reapply
sunscreen
after
an
equal
interval
of
time.
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