A Comprehensive Guide To All Kinds Of Sunscreens To Give You The Best Sun Protection
HypoallergenicA package-based term you need to be on the lookout for. It refers to the fact that this sunscreen is less likely to trigger an allergic response on its application. Usually, hypoallergenic sunscreens are fragrance-free in their formulation. __ECOMPRODUCT__1288__ Non-ComedogenicIf a sunscreen brand is comedogenic, it simply means that it has a propensity to clog your pores and potentially even cause acne. On the other hand, something non-comedogenic is less likely to clog your pores. These sunscreens usually have dry salicylic acid and zinc oxide, and they avoid lipids, like coconut oil and cocoa butter in their formulation. You could try Re'equil oxybenzone free sunscreen Spf 50 for oily and acne-prone skin that is non-comedogenic in nature. © iStock Broad-SpectrumThe term broad-spectrum in the sunscreen universe refers to the overall protection from UVB rays (that burn the skin), as well as UVA rays (that inflict damage to the skin like the breakdown of collagen). It's always better to use a sunscreen that is broad-spectrum. © iStock Chemical-BasedSunscreens that shield the skin from UV rays by absorbing them with their chemical ingredients, such as octocrylene or avobenzone. © iStock Clinically-TestedThis refers to the fact that the formula has been tested in the lab and seen how it stands under varying circumstances to see its function and efficacy. However, since brands don't generally elaborate on how it has been clinically tested, don't pay much heed to this term while buying a new sunscreen. __ECOMPRODUCT__1220__ OrganicFairly obvious, it suggests that the sunscreen’s ingredients were produced organically. A point to note is that no sunscreen can be 100-per cent organic. While chemical sunscreens consist of chemical compounds, physical ingredients are synthetically created. __ECOMPRODUCT__1340__ MineralMineral-based sunscreens achieve their SPF shield protection with physical blockers that create a tight barrier over the skin with minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. __ECOMPRODUCT__1015__ Oil-FreeThese sunscreens don't contain oil in any form. But these formulas might have occlusives, like silicone, that can still cause breakouts and even a heat rash for that matter. __ECOMPRODUCT__1341__ Sand-ResistantSunscreens' formula at times tend to attract dirt, however, a few upcoming formulas claim to be sand-repellent. It suggests that despite contact with dirt, the level of protection is unhinged.
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