• Font Size    
E-mail

Close Window E-mail This Page

Beware Of Dangerous 'Sunburn Boosters'

Required fields are marked with an asterisk(*)

The information you provide will be used only to send the requested e-mail and will not be used to send any other e-mail communications. Read more in our Privacy Policy

Send E-mail

   Print     Share +   
Jul 3, 2009 9:38 am US/Pacific

Beware Of Dangerous 'Sunburn Boosters'

(CBS) It's important to limit your time in the sun and always use sunscreen, but there are more steps you can take to protect your skin.

Many people aren't aware that they are using products that can make their skin more sensitive to the sun's already harmful rays.

Products including acne treatments, antihistamines and perfumes can make your skin respond adversely to time in the sun.

For a complete list of skin care products and medicines linked to varying degrees of sun sensitivity, check out Web MD's article on Sunburn Boosters.

(© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.