What is causing an allergic reaction?

Sunscreen is causing an allergic reaction. What sunscreens won't cause a reaction?

• I have found that whenever I put sunscreen on my back and chest, a few hours later I begin to react to it. I think it's an allergic reaction -- a ton of tiny red bumps form that ...show more

• Answer:

  You have whats called Contact dermatitis, which is an allergy to sunscreens. You still want to use sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer. You should get a hypoallergenic sunscreen. Here are some that are available on the market today. http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Health-Needs/Water-Babies-Pure-and-Simple-Sunscreen-Lotion/ID=prod5694014-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku5692881 http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/192-6972743-6799165?asin=B001P97U6C&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7CB001P97U6C&CPNG=health%20beauty&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001 http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Sun-Protection/Active-Naturals-Continuous-Protection-Sunblock-Lotion-for-Face/ID=prod1627784-product?V=G&ec=frgl_&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku1627773