But seriously! What is the difference between a sunscreen or suntan lotion? Is a sunscreen that another name for a sunscreen? No, we wrong to use these words interchangeably, but sunscreens and sunblocks are not the same.
work of sunscreen and sunblock differently from each other:
Sunscreen
-Absorbs UV
East transparent skin
Tomb-down and must be reapplied periodically
Use PABA avenobenzone, octocylene, salicylates, cinnamates
Blocks UVA-
Sunscreen
Reflects UV-
, Is more opaque (newer sunscreens are transparent)
"Do not break down
Titanium dioxide and uses zinc oxide
-Blocks UVA and UVB
Some products contain both a sunscreen and sunblock. It's UVA and UVB rays that cause skin cancer and sun burns. Products labeled broad spectrum of ingredients are compounds that block a wide range of UV rays.
If you are interested wrinkles on the best thing you can do is use a good sunscreen sun damage is the main cause of aging. Wear sunscreen of at least SPF 15-30 every day. A good sunscreen is not sticky or greasy and can be worn alone or under makeup.
Good skin care prevention such as using sunscreen and staying out of the sun is your best bet to avoid wrinkles. A healthy diet, exercise, staying hydrated and happy also benefits for the skin. It is good to know the ingredients in products you use and how they work on the skin.
Âc 2007
Posted on January 8, 2010.
