Sunscreen

Mineral vs. Chemical. How to tell the difference?

One of the biggest differences of these sunscreens, is how they handle the suns rays.

Mineral Sunscreen

  • Also known as Physical Sunscreen

  • Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide

  • The ingredients in this sunscreen do no absorb into the skin, creating a barrier on your skin that reflects the UV light

  • This type of sunscreen tends to give off a chalky white look that is disliked by darker skin tones

  • Usually is thicker than chemical sunscreen and lasts longer on the skin

Chemical Sunscreen

  • Active Ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate

  • The ingredients in this sunscreen absorb in the skin, absorbing UV rays and changing their chemical structure, reducing sun damage

  • Tend to be very sheer, not leaving the white cast like mineral sunscreen

  • Chemical sunscreen tends to wear off faster and needs to be reapplied more frequently

Hybrid Sunscreen

  • Active Ingredients: Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Homosalate and Zinc Oxide and Titanium Oxide

  • Lightweight

  • Combines UV-reflective properties of mineral actives and the UV-absorbing and altering abilities of chemical actives in one formula

  • prevents damage to the skin possibly more effectively than either type on its own