3 Reasons Why You Might Prefer Physical Sunscreens

Sunscreen is often associated with facial care or facial makeup that is only used by women. But in fact, sunscreen is a mandatory product that must be used by everyone regardless of gender or age. To prevent the bad effects of sunlight, we need to use sunscreen to protect our skin from UV rays, especially for people who live in tropical countries like Indonesia. There are several types of sunscreen, one of them is physical or mineral sunscreen. 

Physical sunscreen is a type of sunscreen that uses mineral-based ingredients to block or reflect the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. These ingredients create a physical barrier on the skin’s surface that prevents UV radiation from penetrating the skin and causing damage. However, what distinguishes a physical sunscreen from other types of sunscreens? Is physical sunscreen a better choice than other sunscreens?

1. Contains active and natural ingredients

This type of mineral usually has active ingredients in the form of Titanium dioxide and Zinc dioxide. Zinc oxide is a white powder that provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Zinc oxide is also known for its soothing and healing properties. Titanium dioxide is a white powder that provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. They both are natural SPF minerals because they are made from active ingredients that nourish the skin. Because the ingredients are natural, physical sunscreens are safe for use by all ages, even for those with dry and sensitive skin.

2. Less irritating and does not clog pores 

Physical sunscreens work by creating a protective layer over the skin and reflecting UV rays, so they are not absorbed by the skin. This is one of the reasons why physical sunscreen is safer for all ages, even for those with sensitive skin. By working on the top of the skin, it doesn’t clog pores and decrease the possibility of allergies and irritation to the skin because no material will be absorbed by the skin. Besides that, the use of physical sunscreen is much more practical. Another type of sunscreen, chemical sunscreen, takes 15-30 minutes to absorb into the skin before it can finally work effectively. Meanwhile, because physical sunscreen works on the skin, sunscreen can work immediately after application so it can save time.

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3. White cast? Not a problem!

Since physical ingredients don’t sink into the skin, they can be difficult to rub in and may leave a white cast on the skin. The main ingredients, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are white in color and work to prevent sun damage by staying on the skin’s surface rather than being absorbed, they might leave a white cast. White cast is the result of zinc oxide in mineral sunscreens that reflects light or is called the opacification process.

However, you can reduce white cast by using a sunscreen that is tinted. Tinted sunscreen is essentially a mineral-based sunscreen with a color base added. Tinted sunscreens, according to recent studies, are a light composition that blends seamlessly into your skin, preventing a white cast. They help to balance out your skin tone and improve your complexion while also protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays.

White cast on sunscreen is not a big problem as it is something that can be tricked in many ways. Keep in mind! The skincare you used before and the way you apply sunscreen will determine the results of your sunscreen.

Source: Beauty Party, CNFStore