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How do sunscreens work, and which sunscreen ingredients protect against both types of UV radiation?

April 26, 2017ingredients protect radiation sunscreen sunscreens types UV

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How do sunscreens work, and which sunscreen ingredients protect against both types of UV radiation?

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Physical sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide protect against UVB and UVA. However, zinc oxide blocks more UV radiation than titanium dioxide and, therefore, is the preferred ingredient. Some chemical sunscreens can also block UVA rays.