Mineral versus chemical sunscreen: How each blocks the sun
The biggest difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen is not how well they protect your skin. It is how they do the job. Mineral formulas rely on zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or both. Chemical formulas use organic UV filters that absorb ultraviolet energy before it can damage the skin. Both approaches can provide excellent broad spectrum protection when the sunscreen is applied…
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