Can I be allergic to my sunscreen?

With depletion of our ozone layer comes an increase in the amount of ultraviolet light that reaches us, and specifically our skin (the body’s largest organ). We need to be careful and practice careful and a limited exposure to sunlight to prevent aging of the skin as well as skin damage and skin cancers. Allergic contact dermatitis is responsible for a variety of skin reactions to sunscreens as well as a variety of other products such as cosmetics. In general, females are slightly more commonly affected than males, and adolescents and mid age adult appear to be more commonly affected. . read more.