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Why are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide used in sunscreens?

April 26, 2017DIOXIDE oxide sunscreens Titanium Used zinc

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Why are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide used in sunscreens?

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Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide provide a physical block against UV radiation which lessens the amount of chemical sunscreens used in a given formulation and helps achieve a higher sun protection factor (SPF).