![]() ![]() If using products that are organic, sustainable or naturally-derived is important to you, a physical (mineral) sunscreen might be the right fit. The skincare industry trends and environment are ever-evolving, as is the argument of which sunscreen option is ‘better’ – chemical or physical. However, an important point to note about chemical sunscreen is that it takes 20-30 minutes post-application to fully activate. Because it contains other purposeful active ingredients, chemical SPF is known to be more user-friendly and leaves the skin’s texture nice and smooth. That’s one example of the kind of problems you *won’t* run into with a chemical sunscreen. Let’s revisit the notorious white film issue one more time. Due to a more complex ingredient structure, their emulsions feel more luxurious and are designed for a satisfactory end-user experience. Rather than sitting on top of the skin to protect it, chemical sunscreens work by turning UV rays into heat that expels itself from the skin. If you have historically sensitive or reactive skin, a chemical sunscreen might be too harsh. hydration, cell repair, anti-aging, acne treatment, etc.). Unlike physical/mineral sunscreens, chemical SPF products contain multiple active ingredients that serve other skincare purposes (i.e. Nonetheless, it offers immediate protection upon application and a healthier alternative for both your skin and the environment. Unfortunately, this means it can also be harder to apply (thus leaving that filmy white residue Nani mentioned earlier). Since they typically contain more naturally-derived ingredients, their consistency is drier than other emulsions due to the blend’s simple structure. Physical sunscreen provides protection from the sun by sitting on top of the skin and deflecting UV rays. The first thing you need to know is that there are two types of SPF products: As a leading expert in the Research & Development and Product Manufacturing fields, Allure Labs is here to share some basic SPF education, and turnkey solutions for brands looking to find premier, customized blends and formulations. This is the perspective many end-users of beauty and skin care products have today about wearing sunscreen. If we do recognize and subscribe to its value, the amount of information we have to digest just to pick the perfect product can be overwhelming.” – Nani Dominguez, 30 ![]() We don’t see the point of shielding ourselves from it, are grossly unconcerned with the health risks associated with sun damage, and maybe choose not to bother with sunscreen altogether due to poor user experiences we’ve had in the past that have turned us off completely (white filmy residue, anyone?). “As a millennial, I can fairly say the majority of our generation and beyond remains largely uninformed when it comes to sun protection. ![]()
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