First lets see what is the difference between sunscreen and sunblock. What I’ve learned is that sunscreen also known as chemical sunscreen absorbs uv rays. And sunblock, also known as physical sunscreen reflects and scatters uv rays. So which one is better? There are so many controversies around sunscreen. Now I really don’t even know if I should use it! There are articles that I have read that states sunscreen can be absorbed into our skin which can cause damage to our skin and body. I thought that sunblock is more natural since it usually contains titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide which are both natural minerals. But some say that titanium dioxide and zinc are just as bad as chemicals since they create free radicals when exposed to sunlight. Now I just want to give up on sunscreen altogether! But I know that sunscreen is essential because if I don’t put on sunscreen when I’m at the beach I’ll definitely get burned. So I’ll be using my sunscreen at the beach. But what about other days? Most experts recommend that we put on sunscreen everyday. Even during the winter and cloudy days. Do we really need to do that? What is your sunscreen routine? Do you use it everyday? Only during the summer? Do you think its doing good or harm to your skin?
Here are links to articles for information on uv rays, sun care, sunscreens/sunblock
www.mayoclinic.com/health/sunscreen/SN00044
www.newsroom.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/display.cgi?id=1399
www.deliciousorganics.com/Controversies/sunscreen.htm
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