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Mineral (Physical) Sunscreen Filters are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which reflect UV radiation. Mineral filters are safe for babies, sensitive skin, and coral reef safe.
Chemical Filters absorb a small range of UV radiation, causing a chemical reaction on your skin. Often times, chemical filters cause hormonal disruptions and allergic reactions.
Read MoreUse a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30-50 and make sure it is water resistant.
Read MoreThe difference between UVA, UVB, and UVC rays and how they affect us. UVA rays penetrate deep within the skin, causing aging and tanning. UVB rays cause burning.
Read MoreA sunscreen with only a SPF rating and no broad spectrum means that you are only protected from the UVB (burning) rays, and not the UVA (aging and tanning rays)
Read MoreIn the United States, sunscreen is regulated by the FDA, and classified as being an Over The Counter (OTC) Drug.
Read MoreTo protect against both UVA and UVB rays, make sure you choose a broad spectrum sunscreen, and other measures of sun protection such as sun protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and seek shade.
Read MoreSPF (Sun Protection Factor) only represents the protection from UVB (burning) rays. NOT UVA (aging and tanning rays)
Read MoreUVA rays are long-rage rays which penetrate deep within the skin’s surface and cause aging and tanning.
UVB rays are short-range rays which burn the skin’s outer layer.
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