I am curious if anyone else has encountered a sensitivity to aerosol sunscreens. Even the smallest whiff sends me into coughing fits, and sometimes I experience a spasm in my throat if I get a big whiff. I have to stop swimming and wait for the coughing to pass. When I start swimming again, I can hear a raspy sound as I breathe, and I seem to be short of breath. I am hoarse for the rest of the day.
I'm wondering if this is dangerous. Also, other than not swimming out of doors, how can I control my exposure this. I am particularly worried about LC Nationals, because it could totally wreck my day. I'm curious to know if others have this problem and how they deal with it.
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If you prefer the non-greasy liquid sunscreens there are some pump-bottle kinds that don't send the sunscreen into the air.
Sunscreen is supposed to be applied generously, and not inhaled, and I agree I don't see how it's possible to accomplish both with an aerosol sunscreen :) particularly the Neutrogena aerosol which produces a really fine mist.
If you prefer the non-greasy liquid sunscreens there are some pump-bottle kinds that don't send the sunscreen into the air.
Sunscreen is supposed to be applied generously, and not inhaled, and I agree I don't see how it's possible to accomplish both with an aerosol sunscreen :) particularly the Neutrogena aerosol which produces a really fine mist.
