Mineral - based Sunscreen
We all love spending the day in the sun but as much as the sunlight is essential for human health and well-being, the unprotected and careless exposure to sunrays (UV rays) can result in burns, blisters, and even skin cancer. Fortunately, you can avoid it by making sunscreen a regular part of your daily skin-care regimen. That said, there are two main types of sunscreens, chemical & mineral which shield your skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays in very different ways.
How do mineral and chemical sunscreens work?
Mineral sunscreen contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Those small mineral particles sit on the skin’s surface, deflect UV rays and prevents them from penetrating the skin. Zinc oxide & titanium dioxide do not degrade in UV light and so you stay protected.
Chemical sunscreens allow UV light into the skin and once it’s absorbed into the skin, the chemicals in the sunscreen convert the UV light into heat and then released it into the skin. Chemicals are UV light sensitive, can be destroyed by them and leave you unprotected.
Chemical sunscreens allow UV light into the skin and once it’s absorbed into the skin, the chemicals in the sunscreen convert the UV light into heat and then released it into the skin. Chemicals are UV light sensitive, can be destroyed by them and leave you unprotected.
Why is mineral sunscreen better than a chemical one?
Mineral sunscreens contain only safe & effective ingredients. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens contain oxybenzone which may disrupt hormones, cause allergic skin reaction, or even have possible toxic effects.
Mineral sunscreens are ideal for children & people with sensitive skin. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens can cause skin irritations, allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin and worsen melasma & rosacea.
No waiting needed after applying mineral sunscreen: it offers immediate protection from the harmful sunrays. Chemical sunscreens on the other hand take 20-30 minutes to absorb
Mineral sunscreen is safe for coral reef: chemical sunscreens contain octinoxate & oxybenzone, two chemical ingredients that contribute to the bleaching of the coral reef.
Mineral sunscreens are ideal for children & people with sensitive skin. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens can cause skin irritations, allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin and worsen melasma & rosacea.
No waiting needed after applying mineral sunscreen: it offers immediate protection from the harmful sunrays. Chemical sunscreens on the other hand take 20-30 minutes to absorb
Mineral sunscreen is safe for coral reef: chemical sunscreens contain octinoxate & oxybenzone, two chemical ingredients that contribute to the bleaching of the coral reef.