Whereas physical sunscreens sit on top of the skin and block rays at the surface, chemical sunscreens absorb them, like a sponge. “Chemical sunscreens tend to be thinner and, therefore, spread more easily on the skin, making them more wearable for daily use. Physical sunscreens are known to contain active mineral ingredients, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which work by sitting on top of the skin to deflect damaging UV rays away from the skin. They offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays and protect from the sun as soon as they are applied. physical sunscreens are less likely to clog pores but often can feel heavy and/or leave a film on the skin and they rub and/or sweat off easily. Chemical sunscreens contain organic (carbon-based) compounds, such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, and avobenzone, which create a chemical reaction and work by changing UV rays into heat, then releasing that heat from the skin.” Physical sunscreens sit on top of the skin and block rays at the surface, chemical sunscreens absorb them, like a sponge. Chemical sunscreens are thinner in texture and, spread more easily on the skin, making them more wearable for daily use. Less is needed to protect the skin because there is no risk of leaving spaces between the sunscreen molecules after application. On Chemical sunscreens product formulation is easier to add more skin-benefiting ingredients to, like peptides, nutrients, antioxidant and enzymes. #spfx #spf #esthi #SPFW #SPFC #SPF50 #spf15 #spf30 #SPF40 #estheticianblogger #spfweekend #spfwn41 #spf20 #spfl #spflanery #spf100 #spfood #spfwtgirl #spfamily #spfashionweek #spfcday #spfirearms #spft #spf50plus #esthetician #spfashion #spfb1 #spfbloggers #estheticianlife #sunblock (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF8N2KgnhqI/?igshid=11fijxy129x2w