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The heat then evaporates from the skin.

The active ingredients in chemical sunscreens can trigger allergic reactions and/or irritation in those with sensitive skin.

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It can also exacerbaterosaceaor melasma (hyperpigmentation), perEveryday Health.

This is whypregnant womenshould also avoid chemical sunscreens.

This can especially be tougher for those withdarker skin tones.

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Lindsay Silberman recommendsColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-on Shield SPF 50($48.30).

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