Which Skincare Products Are Making You More Sensitive to Sun
Can you believe that your favorite skincare product could be the reason behind your frequent skin burning? Yes, it is true. Let’s discuss this in detail.
Several skincare products do wonders for your skin, but in return, they make you photosensitive. That does not mean you have to give up on them. It simply means that while you are using those products, you have to always slather on your sunscreen. Let’s discuss some of them:
Retinols:
Retinoids are wonderful anti-aging ingredients. While it reveals new cells that improve your appearance and youthful look, they are also very delicate and sensitive to the sun. That’s why it is generally recommended to use retinoids based products at night and in day time apply your SPF.
Glycolic acid:
Glycolic acid belongs to AHAs, and it is an effective chemical exfoliant. But it increases the skin’s sensitivity towards UV rays that leads to sunburn. If you have introduced glycolic acid in your routine, make sure to never miss out on your SPF.
Salicylic acid:
It is a famous BHA for removing dirt, excess oils, and makeup and prevents break out. Although there are conflicting results on whether it causes sun sensitivity or not, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication
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