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When you don?t understand all the different ingredients, picking a sunscreen can seem daunting. Fortunately, it?s not so complicated once you know the basics.
First and foremost, there are two types of sunscreens: mineral sunscreen (also known as physical sunscreen) and organic sunscreen. The main difference is that mineral sunscreen uses physical UV filters, while organic sunscreen uses organic UV filters.
What are UV filters and how do they work"
UV filters are the components in the sunscreen that protect you from UVA and UVB rays. The UV filter in mineral sunscreen is zinc oxide, while organic sunscreen contains a mixture of organic UV filters that absorb UV light. Both UV filters are not absorbed by the skin. Instead, they sit on the surface and work by reflecting the sun?s rays. Organic UV filters absorb UV light and convert it into a small amount of heat. Meanwhile, physical sunscreen ingredients (including minerals like zinc oxide) absorb, reflect and scatter the sun?s harmful rays. These are often referred to as ?inorganic? or mineral filters. These ingredients are photo-stable, which means they will not degrade upon exposure to sunlight.
Both types of sunscreen types are safe and effective, and many sun protection products combine both types for maximum effectiveness.
But which type does Coppertone use" As a pioneer in sun care, Coppertone offers products that utilize both types of UV filters?with the help of film formers?to offer the best p...