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Summer Sunscreen Loving- EltaMD

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As the east coast warms upšŸ’„, I find myself spending more time outdoors. As a healthcare professional, I always tell my patients the importance of sunscreen all year round. Being a darker complected person, I struggled with finding the perfect sunscreen that gave me adequate protection (SPF greater than 30) and did not leave a chalky white residue on my skin. I have tried several sunscreens in the past and quite frankly I learned that there is a particular ingredient in most of them that irritates my skin. After consulting with a dermatologist, I found no answer and was left literally out in the sun. One day I happen upon an article where a dermatologist recommended   EltaMD Broad Spectrum SPF for sensitive skin. Well I decided to give it a go. Over 10yrs later, I can say that this brand is a keeperšŸ‘. EltaMD line is a bit pricier than your drugstore brand but for me, it's worth it and I get a long lasting use out of it. The consistency is that of a cream and it...