What is a Chemical Sunscreen Ingredient?
Chemical sunscreen ingredients are absorbed into the epidermis, are metabolized by the body, and sometimes can cause allergic reactions. They are usually not as effective, or as long lasting as a physical sunblock ingredient. Most chemical sunscreen ingredients give UVB protection, but are not as effective in protecting the skin from UVA radiation. Encapsulated Chemical Sunscreen Ingredients Some sunscreen ingredients have a delivery system, and are encapsulated for deeper penetration into the skin. Encapsulated oxtinoxate is the leading UVB sunscreen ingredient, known for being non-irritating. By encapsulating oxtinoxate, it is possible to use less chemical sunscreen ingredients, and improve the SPF. The result is increased protection, using less potentially irritating ingredients. Chemical Sunscreen Ingredients When treating skin conditions such as aging and sundamage, it is imortant to understand the effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. In clinical studies, there are numerous che
