This post will contain the best sunscreen for people with PMLE (Polymorphous light eruption). It is one of the most common skin conditions out there that not many people know about and do not have much information to understand this skin condition.

These sunscreens can also be used for people with prickly heat, solar keratosis, and solar urticaria.

We chose each sunscreen not based on the price or brand but based on how commonly it was used by people with PMLE and how many times it popped up on our radar.

These sunscreens are specifically made for people with PMLE and have the highest broad-spectrum sun protection.

Eucerin Sun Allergy Protect Gel-Cream SPF 50+ is a face and body sunscreen specially developed for sun-sensitive skin and skin prone to sun allergies such as PMLE (Polymorphous light eruption).  It has a lot of positive reviews and is the go-to sunscreen for PMLE sufferers and people who have been recently been diagnosed with PMLE.

Pros:

• It provides very high sun protection of SPF 50 for both the face and body.

• It provides UVA/UVB protection and HEVIS light defense Alpha-Glucosylrutin that help to prevent sun-induced allergies such as PMLE. It also contains Licochalcone A which will calm and soothe your skin.

Cons:

• It is expensive but worth it.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate-Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Triacontanyl, PVP, Isoquercitrin, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Glucosylrutin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.

This is a dermatologist-recommended sunscreen that has been used by many PMLE sufferers. If you are looking for really good sunscreens, then this is it. We highly recommend it!

Pros:

• The formula of this sunscreen is fragrance-free, allergy-tested, non-greasy, PABA-free, and non-comedogenic.

• It contains Mexoryl SX and Parsol 1789 which helps to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays.

• It is made for sensitive skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: avobenzone 2%, ecamsule 3%, octocrylene 10%, titanium dioxide 5%

Inactive Ingredients: carbomer 940, carbomer copolymer type b, cyclomethicone, dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydropropyl methylcellulose, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone/eicosene copolymer, prophlene glycol, prophylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, stearoyl macrogolglycerides, stearly alcohol, trolamine.

The Shirudo Moisturizing AGR+E lotion is also a product that is specifically made for PMLE (Polymorphous light eruption). It is a moisturizer and sunscreen (not sunscreen but can help prevent irritation, rashes, and redness from the sun).

Pros:

• It soothes skin and prevents itching, irritation, and redness.

• It is a light formula that glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly.

• It’s light enough to apply every 2 hours of sun exposure.

• It is safe for all skin types including sensitive skin.

Cons:

• It can’t be used on its own. You should make sure to use sunscreen with this as well.

What ingredients does it contain?

Moisturizing AGR+E lotion: Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorium (Safflower) Oleosomes, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sclerotium Gum, Glucosylrutin, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid.

This is also another sunscreen that is specifically made for PMLE (Polymorphous light eruption). It is also available in cream and spray form.

Pros:

• It provides a high level of UVA/UVB broad-spectrum sun protection.

• It uses CALMANELLE and FEVERFEW PFE technology to soothe, moisturize and protect the skin from the sun.

• It absorbs easily into the skin and provides hours of moisturization to soothe sun-sensitive skin

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol, Styrene/​Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Tríacontanyl PVP, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Linseed Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PEG-8 Laurate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum (Pr-019142).

This sunscreen is made for sensitive skin and has a lot of positive reviews among the PMLE community.

Pros:

• It is specially formulated for sensitive skin.

• It provides UVA/UVB broad-spectrum sun protection and has the maximum 5-star UVA protection.

• It is really light & easily absorbed.

• It is water-resistant and there is no colour or fragrance.

• Helps to protect against short-term and long-term skin damage.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua (Water), C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tridecyl salicylate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, VP/eicosene copolymer, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Shea butter, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Caprylyl glycol, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylparaben, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Grape seed oil, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Panax ginseng root extract, Manganese oxide.

This sunscreen is made for ultra-sensitive skin and can be a really good option if you have PMLE and is recommended by dermatologists to help prevent prickly heat and sun allergies.

Pros:

• It is packed with antioxidants as well as Vitamins E and B5 to moisturize and hydrate the skin whilst providing long-lasting protection against UVA, UVB, and Infrared A. 

• It is non-comedogenic, lightweight, non-greasy, fast absorbing, and water resistant.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), Titanium dioxide (nano), Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Squalane, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, C8-22 alkyl acrylates/methacrylic acid crosspolymer, Acrylates copolymer, Decyl glucoside, Silica, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Propyl alcohol, Cetyl phosphate, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Diisopropyl adipate, Ubiquinone, Citric acid.

This is another sunscreen that should be suitable for you if have really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin along with PMLE.

Pros:

• This sunscreen contains SPF 50 protection and is fast absorbing, and non-sticky – feels like a moisturizer. 

• It is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, water-resistant, fragrance and paraben free.

• It is suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.

Cons:

It can be a bit greasy.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Piroctone Olamine, Titanium Dioxide, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Phosphate, Simethicone, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Silver Chloride.

An underrated mineral sunscreen that many people don’t think about when they have sensitive skin.

Pros:

• Provides UVA/UVA broad-spectrum sun protection.

• It is a non-comedogenic, non-greasy, hypoallergenic, and oil-free formula.

• It is free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and irritating chemicals.

• It is sweat and water-resistant (up to 80 minutes).  

Cons:

Might leave a white cast and can be a bit greasy.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredient: Zinc oxide 21.6% (sunscreen)

Inactive ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Colloidal Oatmeal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

If you’re looking for a really good mineral sunscreen, then Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen is a really good one. This has really good positive reviews and is used by many PMLE sufferers.

Pros:

• It won’t irritate the skin due to the presence of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It provides UVA/UVB broad-spectrum SPF 50.

• It is paraben and fragrance-free.

• Suitable for sensitive skin.

• It does not contain oxybenzone or octinoxate.

• It is sweat and water-resistant (for 80 minutes).

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 10%, Titanium Dioxide 8%

Inactive Ingredients: Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Purified Water, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, VP Hexadecene Copolymer.

A pretty good mineral sunscreen to use.

Pros:

• Provides UVA/UVA broad-spectrum sun protection.

• It is made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, formaldehyde, and fragrance.

• It is very moisturizing but not super greasy.

• It is a lightweight, non-nano zinc-based formula.

• It is free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and irritating chemicals.

Cons:

Might leave a slight white cast.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide: 15%

Inactive Ingredients: water, isoamyl cocoate, butyloctyl salicylate, dimethicone, methyl dihydroabietate, microcrystalline cellulose, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, lactobacillus, lactobacillus ferment, niacinamide, banana flower extract, banana fruit extract, banana leaf extract, banana peel extract, banana pulp extract, sunflower extract, coconut fruit extract, cocoa seed butter, tocopherol, coconut oil, shea butter, arachidyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, behenyl alcohol, bismuth oxychloride, cellulose gum, cetearyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, erythritol, glucose, glycerin, polyhydroxystearic acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, citric acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides.

• If you need sunscreens with really high protection and SPF (all of these are chemical sunscreens):
  • SunBum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body & Face Sunscreen SPF 100
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF 50
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios light fluid face sunscreen SPF 60
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50 (has a UV filter called Mexoryl 400)
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Face Sunscreen (for really dry skin)
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct SPF 50 (for oily skin)

• Another sunscreen for PMLE:
  • Riemann P20 SPF50+ Sensitive Sun Cream

• Mineral sunscreens:
  • Cetaphil Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum with SPF 50
  • COOLA Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
  • Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30