I've had sun induced headaches for a long time, but I think I just found the culprit while on vacation in Hawaii. It's chemical sunscreens! I switched to a non-nano, zinc oxide sunscreen and my headaches and slight nausea have cleared up completely. I'm amazed. Of course I still wear a hat, sunglasses, and seek shade whenever possible. The best ones I've found are Badger brand, Loving Naturals, and Raw Elements. In most cases these are available in health food stores. The only downside is you have to rub them in to get rid of the white tint, but it's well worth the effort to have a sun filled day with no headache. One other great tip is to freeze a bottle of water and then apply that when your head starts to get hot. It works wonders pressed against your eyes. I hope this information helps someone.
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I've had sun induced headaches for a long time, but I think I just found the culprit while on vacation in Hawaii. It's chemical sunscreens! I switched to a non-nano, zinc oxide sunscreen and my headaches and slight nausea have cleared up completely. I'm amazed. Of course I still wear a hat, sunglasses, and seek shade whenever possible. The best ones I've found are Badger brand, Loving Naturals, and Raw Elements. In most cases these are available in health food stores. The only downside is you have to rub them in to get rid of the white tint, but it's well worth the effort to have a sun filled day with no headache. One other great tip is to freeze a bottle of water and then apply that when your head starts to get hot. It works wonders pressed against your eyes. I hope this information helps someone.
November 11, 2012 - 5:50pmThis Comment
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