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Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen, do you know the difference?
Mineral sunscreens are made up of either one or both active ingredients being either Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide. These active ingredients are considered a "physical blocker" in simple terms they sit "on top" of your skin and create a barrier to reflect away UV rays, they act as a shield for the skin and are not absorbed into the body. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin. They work by absorbing UV rays and converting them to a small amount of heat, which the body releases. Some active ingredients in chemical sunscreen have been grave concerns in its ability to...