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What is the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens?

April 26, 2017chemical physical sunscreens

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What is the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens?

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Chemical sunscreens have unique qualities that allow them to absorb UV light and break it down prior to the UV light penetrating the skin. Physical sunscreens create a barrier to the UV light, thus diminishing the amount that penetrates the skin.