
Digital Doctor health insanely simple Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Women Men Popular Post navigation Previous Next The Best Sunblock for Acne-Prone Skin Posted on by Dr . Benabio Summertime poses a new problem for many people with acne : sunscreen . Sunscreens, particularly when applied to the face , can cause or worsen acne . There are two reasons : 1 The sunscreen itself is often thick with ingredients such as petroleum , which protect the face but also clog the pores , leading to acne bumps . 2 Some ingredients in sunscreens irritate the skin , such as avobenzone , which causes inflammation , leading to acne . bumps What can you do Choose sunscreens that are formulated specifically for the face and that are labeled , noncomedogenic , 8221 which