Have you checked the ingredients of your sunscreen lately? There are two types of sunscreen: mineral and chemical. They both protect your skin from the sun but they have different ingredients and work different ways.
Chemical-based sunscreen
This type of sunscreen is made up of active ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone. These synthetic substances are activated when UV radiation hits them causing a photochemical reaction that is responsible for protecting the skin from solar radiation. They must be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure.
The drawback of these chemical filters is that they may not be well tolerated by your skin and may cause allergies and skin irritations. These chemicals have also been linked to coral reef damage and have recently become banned in Hawaii.
Mineral-based sunscreen
This type of sunscreen contains various minerals such as titanium oxide, zinc oxide, mica, talc or iron oxide. This sunscreen works by creating a protective layer on the skin, as if it were a shield-screen, making the solar radiation "bounce," preventing rays from reaching the skin.
Because mineral sunscreen sits on top of the skin rather than being absorbed, this sunscreen becomes effective almost immediately. These minerals are natural ingredients which is ideal for sensitive skin and safe for the environment!
In the TGC Athletics Proshop, all of our products have been chosen mindfully, thinking of the wellbeing of our families and members. This is why we carry Thinksport products. Thinksport’s mineral-based sunscreen is made of non-nano zinc oxide particles, not chemicals. Their sunscreen line is reef friendly and achieved the highest level of biodegradability testing. Plus, it is enriched with vitamins and antioxidants to help moisturize and nourish the skin.
Stop by the TGC Athletics Proshop in the Tascosa Athletic Center to get your Thinksport sunscreen today!
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Source: https://gothink.com/blogs/thinkblog/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen