![]() This is why, for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin, dermatologists suggest choosing a mineral sunscreen rather than a chemical one (Rhue & Rostamian, 2022). Though their formulas tend to be thicker than those of chemical sunscreens, the ingredients of mineral sunscreens are less likely to irritate the skin. Chemical sunscreens absorb rays using ingredients like oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate or octinoxate (Rhue & Rostamian, 2022). ![]() The key difference between the two is that mineral (physical) sunscreens sit on top of the skin and block rays at the surface using ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. When it comes to SPF, the first thing you should determine is whether you want a chemical or a mineral formula. Whichever sunscreen you love, as long as the SPF is 30, is the sunscreen for you” (Ourisman, 2021). Dermatologist Muneeb Shah recommends “find a sunscreen you love, chemical or mineral, and use it every single day. Whether chemical, mineral or a hybrid formula, most dermatologists would agree that the “best” sunscreen is the one you’ll use consistently (Ourisman, 2021). However, sunlight may be a beacon of joy and warmth for the soul, but the same cannot be said for the skin hence our need for SPF. Put away your parka, pull out your shorts and queue a Surfaces song because summer is almost here! The light at the end of the tunnel, or in our case, the sun after a long winter, is finally in sight.
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