29/06/2022
☀️ WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE In SUNSCREEN☀️
Yesterday we talked about the sun and WHY it's important...today let's discuss chemical vs mineral sunscreen!
The two primary types of sunscreen—chemical and mineral—work differently, though both protect the skin. Chemical sunscreens are designed to absorb UV rays, while mineral sunscreens reflect UV rays. A sunscreen’s active ingredients determine if it’s chemical or mineral.
Chemical sunscreens, which absorb UV rays, usually require 20 minutes for the ingredients to be effective and can be problematic. Some chemical sunscreen filters eventually degrade when exposed to UV rays, generating free radicals. Others can pe*****te through the skin. Some active ingredients from chemical sunscreens have been found lingering in the bloodstream long after the wearer’s time in the sun was over! Certain active ingredients can also act as hormone disruptors and cause skin allergies or other concerns.
So which sunscreen filters won’t absorb into the skin, potentially disrupting hormones or causing skin allergies? Mineral sunscreen filters! These serve as a physical barrier, reflecting UV rays for broad-spectrum protection. They don’t degrade when exposed to UV rays. Plus, because they act like a physical barrier, they’re effective immediately. The main mineral sunscreen filters are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. These are both recognized as generally safe for all skin types.
doTERRA's Sun Line NEVER CONTAINS:
Oxybenzone
Octinoxate
Homosalate
Octisalate
Octocrylene
Avobenzone
Now that you understand the different types of sunscreens, it’s time to dive deeper. What does sun protection factor (SPF) mean? What SPF should you use? Tomorrow we are going to dig into these questions! So make sure you come back!
What did you learn about ☀️ screen today?