Im using "Banana Boat" Baby Tear Free UVA & UVB Sunblock (SPF 50). Why do I break out into a rash when I use it? A lot of the ingredients don't even show up on a web search.
2006-06-18 08:50:57 · 15 answers · asked by halynr1500 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
http://bananaboat.com/products/10866.aspx?cat=5&curBrowseBy=Usage
2006-06-18 08:51:07 · update #1
It says "hypoallergenic" as well.
2006-06-18 08:55:12 · update #2
And PABA free...
2006-06-18 08:55:59 · update #3
Look at that pic. Sorta looks like that. I dont have it nonow, but it ruined my vacation.
http://www.sickkids.on.ca/Kawasaki/images/rash1.jpg
2006-06-18 08:58:14 · update #4
try an all natural sunblock -- here is a recipe if ya wanna try. I would have thought a baby sunblock woulda had less irritants....good luck
2006-06-18 08:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be an allergic reaction. There's probably a different formula for the baby lotion (since it is for babies). Try another sunblock. You don't need all that UV protection. A baby has more exposed skin, but you can use a common everyday sunblock that's UVA/UVB SPF 30 (the recommended SPF is 15, so you'd be ahead of the crowd). For more varieties go to http://www.bananaboat.com or http://www.coppertone.com. There's even a cool continuous spray so you don't have to tire out your finger(s).
2006-06-18 08:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with the sunblock. Sounds like you're allergic to something in it - quit using it and get some other kind. Compare ingredients and make sure the new one is different.
2006-06-18 08:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um I think you are breaking out in a rash because you are using a baby formula. And you are obviously not a baby so stop using that kind of sunblock
2006-06-18 08:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Laz♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people react differently even to "hypoallergenic" products. Me personally, I break out in hives when I use Bath & Body Works body sprays.
2006-07-01 15:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by shyvicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're definitely allergic to it. It's pretty common. You'll need to use a sunblock that's made for babies or children that is "PABA free".
2006-06-18 08:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be one ingredient causing your alergic reaction, but the combination of two or more together that trigger the rash. In any case, try something different and cross this one off your list.
2006-06-18 08:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by Hums2oldies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that hasn't happened to me, but i dont buy banana boat. Banana boat's ingredients dont show probably because maybe the web is dumb. Sometimes, the internet lies, and also searching websites
2006-06-18 08:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe an allergic reaction to that certain kind of sunblock...
2006-06-18 08:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a different sun block or stay out of the sun for a while.
2006-07-01 19:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by owllady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋