You have always been faithful to your day cream… You fell in love with this body oil with the sweet scent of mandarin… You chose a sunscreen before going on vacation… Be careful! Everyday cosmetics, and even those you usually use without a problem, may not be suitable for the sunniest seasons, especially if they contain photosensitizing ingredients. Before any encounter with a UV ray, check the list of ingredients of your products!
It can occur after "real" exposure to the sun on the beach or a simple walk in a sunny town. It is manifested by the appearance of red patches on the skin, usually accompanied by the eruption of small blisters and itching.
Unlike a sunburn which reddens the entire surface of the exposed skin, a photo-reaction (a skin reaction under the effect of UV radiation) is usually localized to a specific area … right where, perhaps , you applied a certain cosmetic, or a certain perfume …
This is because many of them contain photosensitizing ingredients (which increase the sensitivity of the skin in the presence of UV rays).
If they are not a problem in winter or in evening care, or even in a number of rinse-off products that you do not keep on the skin, it is better to avoid them when the sun is shining!
Small listing to better identify them in the compositions of your products… and leave them in their tubes or in their jars (rather than on your skin!) During the few summer months.
Citrus essential oils
Bergamot : Citrus bergamia leaf oil
Lemon : Citrus medica limonum peel oil
Lime : Citrus aurantifolia …
