Is Sun Block Irritating Your Eczema?

Eczema, a skin condition identified by a scaly rash that often becomes sore for sufferers, can become irritated by certain ingredients found in sun block.

So what can you do to decrease the risk of further skin irration while still protecting from the sun?

Use a UV blocking shirt while in the sun. A light-weight UPF50+ long sleeved rash guard can provide better protection than sun block because it blocks the sun evenly and you know you haven't "missed a spot". If chemicals cause a reaction, look for UV blocking shirts that do not contain chemical UV protection, but are UV blocking due to the tight inter-locking stitch, like Solaroo UV blocking long sleeve swim shirts. This will minimize the amount of sun block used on your skin, along with skin exposure.

Look for sun blocks that are chemical free formula or sensitive formulas. Test them on the skin by applying a coin sized amount the night before venturing out, to see how your skin reacts to the ingredients. We recommend Blue Lizard Sensitive formula.

A combination of UV blocking clothing and chemical/fragrance free sun blocks are a great combination of maximizing skin protection while minimizing exposure to the elements!