Chemical or Physical Sunscreen??

 Hey guys!!

Thought I would continue the topic of Sunscreen for 1 last post. 

In your search for the best Sunscreen you may ask, which type of sunscreen will be best for your skin type? Physical or Chemical Sunscreen? What is the difference between the two??

Physical Sunscreen

1. This Sunscreen is like a shield, it sits on top of the skin, and reflects the sun's rays.
2. The active ingredients are Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide.
3. It is best for sensitive skin types.
4. It is a mineral based sunscreen.
5. This formulation tends to leave a white cast, but there are some that will not do that.
6. It is a thicker texture so it needs more effort to rub in.
7. Safe for babies and pregnancy.
8. Can rub off easily so reapplication is definitely necessary.
9. It becomes effective right away after application.
10. It can be heavy under makeup because of the thick texture.

Chemical Sunscreen

1. This Sunscreen works like a sponge meaning it absorbs the sun's rays into the skin, converts the rays into heat, and releases them from the body.
2. This formulation is easier to rub into the skin without leaving a white cast.
3. The active ingredients are Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, and Octinoxate. 
4. It is a thinner, spreadable texture.
5. It is reef safe which means that it is safe for the environment.
6. It becomes effective in 20 minutes after application
7. It can be irritating to the skin and can sting your eyes if any gets in them.
8. It can clog pores and can increase breakouts on acne prone skin.

You can choose whichever one you like as long as you use it daily and reapply throughout the day. My favorite sunscreen of the moment is the Face Prime and Protect Tinted SPF 40 and it looks good underneath makeup.

Those are the differences between those two types of Sunscreen. Which one do you think you will consider in trying??