Mineral and chemical sunscreens protect differently, but both guard against UV damage.

Understanding Sunscreen Ingredients And Which Ones You NeedScience Fridayhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4Pol7Vs5TG0vUObOYEmNtM

Findings

Additional insights we found via Science Friday

1. Most of our UV exposure comes from UVA rays, which age our skin and contribute to skin cancer, and from UVB rays, which don’t penetrate the skin as deeply but also cause cancer.Share Finding
2. Mineral sunscreens, with ingredients like zinc oxide, physically block rays, while chemical ones absorb UV rays and turn it into heat.Share Finding

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