Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen - Which sunscreen is best suited for me and what is the difference between them?
There are two forms of sunscreens that work and are created differently to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. They both protect your skin but in uniquely different ways.
Chemical based sunscreens absorbs the UV rays into the skin like a sponge and converts this rays into heat and then releases from the body.
The active chemical ingredients in the sunscreens contain oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, or octinoxate.
If you see these ingredients on the back of your sunscreen, that means it is a chemical based sunscreen.
Physical sunscreens are referred to as mineral or natural based sunscreen due to the mineral ingredients of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
These minerals sit on the surface of the skin whilst reflecting and scattering UV rays from the skin.
Aspect Sun Physical Sun Protection SPF 50+ is a very high protection mineral sunscreen cream that has been specially developed to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB SPF 50+ from the sun.
Formulated with 22.7% Zinc Oxide to protect and help minimise the harsh ageing effects of UV exposure, while the addition of Glycerin works to boost moisture levels in the skin. Invisible on the skin with a barely-there feel.
Dermalogica best-seller moisturiser and sunscreen all-in-one Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50+ is my top pick when it comes to chemical sunscren.
This medium-weight, emollient daily moisturiser with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 not only protects from the sun, but it also helps to combat the appearance of sun damage, including fine lines, pigmentation and wrinkles.
Antioxidant White Tea, rich in polyphenols, and a unique polypeptide help improve the appearance of photoaged skin. Active sunscreens protect against UVA and UVB rays. Blends smoothly over skin for a perfect finish.
My name is Sari Pols,
I have been in the skincare industry for over 15 years. My passion lies in ‘Health’. Health for the skin and body. My philosophy is if we have good well-being on the inside, then it shows our vitality on the outside.
I have furthered my knowledge of Skin Anatomy, Skin Concerns, and Fitness. I am a true believer in how to make my clients feel their best both inside and out. My emphasis is on guiding my clients through their journey of skin concerns and conditions. I do not like to band-aid a concern or condition but want to get down to the root of the cause. I aim to give personalised consultations with treatment and correct prescribed skin products.
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