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Question #18249
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why does my sunscreen peel off - #18249

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I am kinda freaking out here because I've been dealing with this annoying issue and I just need some insight. So, I’ve been using the same sunscreen for a couple of months now, and every time I apply it, it seriously peels off my skin, like I apply it, and then bam, I see little flakes all over, and I’m like “why does my sunscreen peel off?!” It’s getting really frustrating. I tried a few different ones, and some even say they're non-greasy, but nope, they all do the same! I even went as far as moisturizing before applying, thinking maybe that's part of the problem, but I still got that peeling action. My friends say maybe I’m using too much or layering other products wrong but how can I really know? Like, why does my sunscreen peel off when I try to do the right routines? I'm mostly confused because I thought I was doing everything by the book. I read somewhere that certain ingredients in my moisturizer could react with the sunscreen, but that just adds to the confusion. I noticed it mostly happens when I’m out in the sun for like a longer time, which makes me feel like it’s not doing its job! Any thoughts?

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