What is the difference between Mineral Sunscreen VS Chemical Sunscreen?

The main difference between the two products is their ingredient list, effect and protection processes.

1.The Formula

First, Mineral sun creams are formulated with natural mineral filters such as zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. These ingredients are allowed in the certified cosmetics and skincare products. Our product includes zinc oxide. The ingredients help to reflect and protect the skin from the UVA and UVB rays.

Synthetic sun creams use chemical compounds that are made in the lab - there will be many complex and hard-to-read ingredients that will do the job and provide protection from the sun.

2. The Function

The mineral sun cream forms a protective layer that helps to reflect the sunlight away from the skin. It helps to reflect both - the UVA and UVB rays!

However, the chemical sunscreen turns the sunlight into heat because the sunscreen is absorbed by the skin. Making them potentially more irritating and not suitable for sensitive skin. The SPFs either protect from UVA or from UVB rays.

The protecting process for Synthetic sunscreen is chemical, but for the mineral sun cream it is physical process.

3. How Long Do They Work

The Mineral SPF works as long as it is on the skin, so they have a long protection span! However, the chemical sunscreen gets degraded by the sun, therefore, it must be reapplied to the skin every two hours.

Going back to SPF 30 - it provides high protection because it reflects the UVA and UVB rays. UVA radiation is what helps the skin to age faster and creates wrinkles. UVB is the one that causes burns.

Zinc oxide is the responsible ingredient that helps protect the skin and forms a protective layer.

However, zinc oxide lightens the skin because it is white, therefore the added shade of SPF helps to blend with the skin color. SPF helps to moisturize the skin because it contains omega-rich sea buckthorn and hyaluronic acid.

As it is made with mineral filters it is a challenge to achieve formulation that is pleasant to use and that doesn't leave a white cast. Therefore, the production of the product has taken many years to create the right formula!

 This product is ideal for those who love to spend their time in the sun, being active, or having a coffee outside the coffee shop at the most sunny table. The SPF 30 is ideal for everyone - even those who have sensitive skin!

A summary or the Sunscreen SPF main benefits:

• Mineral sun creams contain natural mineral filters like zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, while synthetic sun creams use chemical compounds made in the lab.

• Mineral sunscreen reflects both UVA and UVB rays, while chemical sunscreen turns sunlight into heat and only protects from either UVA or UVB rays.

• Mineral sunscreen provides long-lasting protection, while chemical sunscreen must be reapplied every two hours.

• SPF 30 mineral sunscreen provides high protection against aging and burns, and contains omega-rich sea buckthorn and hyaluronic acid to moisturize the skin.