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Can facial sunscreen be put on over makeup and still be effective?

Can sunscreen be put on over makeup and still be effective?

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Asked by: ohiogirl
Hermosa Beach, CA

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August 4, 2008

Sunscreen first

Ronald Shelton, MD
Ronald Shelton, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist

Not really, sunscreen must bind to the stratum corneum ( or the most upper layer of the skin ) to chemically work best. If applied over makeup, it will not protect you in the way it was designed.

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Jimmy_nv
Jimmy_nv
11/3/08

Yes it will helpful but its depand on our life style.

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