Jul 3, 2009 9:38 am US/Pacific
Beware Of Dangerous 'Sunburn Boosters'
(CBS)
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Be sure to take extra precautions in the sun if you have sunburn boosters in your medicine cabinet.
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.
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