![]() Plus, they can be bad for the ocean and sea creatures. What makes mineral sunscreen safer than chemical sunscreen? The active ingredients in chemical sunscreen can damage your body as they soak in through your skin. Titanium dioxide is the other popular mineral that you will find in many sunscreens, however, some studies have shown that this mineral is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Zinc oxide is currently the only active ingredient (for both chemical and mineral sunscreens) that is “proposed to be safe and effective for sunscreen use” according to the FDA. Mineral sunscreen works immediately once applied whereas the chemical takes around 30 mins to be absorbed into the skin. ![]() These minerals simply sit on top of your skin and protect it by reflecting away UVA and UVB rays. Mineral sunscreens, on the other hand, use two natural minerals-zinc oxide and titanium dioxide-as active ingredients. Chemical sunscreens have ingredients that may potentially cause health problems. Chemical sunscreen causes a chemical reaction by using active ingredients to absorb the sun rays, turn them into heat, and then release the heat through the skin. The main difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens can be found in their ingredient list. When it comes to sunscreen categories, there are two types: chemical and mineral. It is recommended that you reapply sunscreen for as long as you are outside. (1) Most people only use ¼ of the amount necessary with each application and don’t reapply as frequently as they should. With the increase in sunscreen recommendations over the years, it could be that the use of sunscreen encourages people to stay in the sun much longer- which in turn increases their exposure and risk of skin cancer. By wearing sunscreen every day we may be able to curb the negative effects of sun exposure.Īlthough there have only been four scientific studies that look at the use and effectiveness of sunscreens when it comes to cancer prevention, skin cancer itself has been rising since the 1950s which is curious when you consider we have more options to choose from. ![]() The sun can damage or kill our skin cells which can lead to skin cancer. But we know that the sun, as glorious as she is- can be incredibly harmful to our skin. We all love spending time in the sunshine, getting the Vitamin D boost and feeling serotonin flowing through our bodies. ![]()
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