I recently started using a new sunscreen and I've noticed that my skin feels a bit darker and dull after applying it. Is this something normal with sunscreens, or should I consider switching to a different one?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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If you experience darkening or dullness after applying sunscreen, it may be due to the product's ingredients, such as oxybenzone or avobenzone, and consider switching to a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are less likely to cause this issue.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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