Sunscreen Flashcards
what is a physical sunscreen?
physical sunscreen work to protect against sun exposure by creating a physical barrier that blocks and deflects the suns rays to prevent penetration into the skins surface
what ingredients are makeup up a physical sunscreen?
titanium oxide and zinc oxide
who is physical sunscreen suitable for?
Zinc oxide is known for its anti-inflammatory properties making it suitable for sensitive skin types
what are some examples of physical sunscreen?
naked sundays spf 50, tower28 spf, emma lewisham spf
what is a chemical sunscreen?
neutralises the UVA and UVB rays, preventing them from penetrating the skins surface
how long do you need to wait before going into the sun after application of chemical sunscreens?
20 minutes
who can use chemical sunscreens?
all skin types
what are some examples of chemical sunscreen?
Mecca cosmetica to save face spf50, mecca cosmetica sun serum, dermalogica 50+ dynamic skin recovery