Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens
                     Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens
Anil Kumar
Works for one of the quality Vinnerlabs 
cosmetics active ingredients suppliers. Writes on cosmetics 
active ingredients for personal care, home care, hair colour, 
sun care products, pigmentation dryer and dietary 
supplements including Iscotrizinol from Vinnerlabs, also 
called as Uvasorb Heb / Diethylhexyl butamido triazone.
    A lot of us love to spend time in the sun. However, the unfortunate thing 
about it is that the harsh ultraviolet rays can wreak havoc on our skin, thus 
causing burns and blisters that can cause skin cancer. AAD (American 
Association of Dermatology) states that in the USA (United States of 
America), skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, and every day 
20 Americans die from melanoma which is supposed to be the most 
dangerous form of skin cancer. Hence, dermatologists advise against 
prolonged sun exposure. If you need to go out for work when the UV rays 
are too high, you must protect your skin first. Otherwise, time outside 
under the hot sun can give you severe sunburns that you should avoid at 
any cost.
   The number one cause of melanoma is exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light – 
both natural and artificial. Sunscreens (physical and chemical) offer 
protection from such light, but which one is better?
    The pros of chemical sunscreens
    Chemical sunscreens are applied quickly and easily. Unlike physical 
sunscreens, they do not leave a white film on your skin. Even more 
importantly, statistically, they perform better than physical sunscreens in 
consumer tests in the period for which they save your skin from UV rays. 
It is something that doctors attest to as well.
    The cons of chemical sunscreens
    In certain people, chemical sunscreens may cause skin reactions. 
Doctors say they can lead to allergic reactions in people with sensitive 
skin and worsen conditions such as rosacea and melasma. AAD says that 
melasma is a common skin condition where you have brown patches on 
your face, arms, and forearms. In rosacea, you have small pimples and 
red patches on your cheeks, forehead, and nose.
    The pros of physical sunscreens
    The two ingredients in mineral sunscreens are zinc oxide and titanium 
dioxide. They are the two of their kind recognized as being effective and 
safe by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Doctors say they are 
much better options for people more worried about long-term exposure 
to the chemical ingredients. They are ideal for kids and people with 
conditions like melasma and sensitive skin.
    The cons of physical sunscreens
    Physical sunscreens are thick and sit on your skin. Hence, they may lead 
to breakouts among people vulnerable to acne. Doctors say that the 
best products for people who have combination or acne-prone skin are 
ones that combine both chemical and physical ingredients. They 
recommend combination sunscreen products that contain anti-acne 
additives such as niacinamide. It is also much harder to apply physical 
sunscreens.
    Conclusion
    In the end, physical sunscreens offer some advantages – they last longer 
and allergic reactions are fewer. But they can be a bit more difficult to 
apply. While a combination of well-chosen chemical sunscreens can help 
give broad-spectrum sun protection. While it is good to evaluate 
physical and chemical sunscreens and make a choice. Remember, using 
some sunscreen is always a better decision than using none at all.
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