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As we all know, sunscreen is the most important part of your daytime skincare routine. Whether you prefer a matte finish or a more “shiny” finish, it can be difficult to find the right one for you. Sunscreens come in three main forms – mineral, chemical, and hybrid, all of which offer sun protection to protect against harmful UV rays. Stay tuned to learn more about them!
Chemical sunscreens
While physical sunscreens act as a light-reflecting protective layer on the skin's surface, chemical sunscreens are partially absorbed into the skin and prevent UV damage through chemical reactions. Chemical sunscreens usually contain oxybenzone, dioxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate, tinosorb St and other chemicals that absorb and release harmful UV rays into the environment. They can be said to be more effective, but they are easily broken down by UV, so it is worth reapplying every 2-3 hours. They provide high UVA protection.
What skin type is it recommended for?
Chemical sunscreens don't leave a white cast on the skin, as they are absorbed relatively quickly. They have a much more airy texture than physical sunscreens, which is why people with combination/oily skin will probably like them better, and they will also be much more comfortable to wear.
Physical/Mineral Sunscreens
Mineral sunscreen, also known as physical sunscreen, contains mineral-based ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Thanks to these active ingredients, they are able to reflect the sun's harmful rays, acting as a kind of protective shield. If the only active ingredient on the sunscreen label is zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, then it is a physical sunscreen. This product is ideal for those times when you never have time to do anything, as you can apply it and it starts working immediately, as opposed to chemical sunscreen, which takes about half an hour to provide effective sun protection. This form of SPF is more stable, so you don't have to reapply as often as chemical sunscreen. Although they are known for their thicker consistency and the white cast they leave, mineral sunscreens have evolved into formulas that are suitable for all skin tones, even deeper skin tones. Of course, it also depends on what you like.
What skin type is it recommended for?
This type of sunscreen is often recommended for children, pregnant women, those with normal, oily, dehydrated, and sensitive or acne-prone skin. In addition to providing sun protection, zinc oxide also has anti-inflammatory properties that work well with reactive skin.