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Jess Beech

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mineral vs chemical sunscreen - The Untold Story

Abstract image of different types of sunscreen used to illustrate a piece on the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen

Confused about the difference between mineral vs chemical sunscreen? 

These terms, plus acronyms like SPF and UV, can make sun protection feel really complicated. But actually, it’s quite simple. To protect our skin from damage from the sun, we need to be wearing our best facial sunscreen every single day. And if your body is on show, you’ll need to be protecting that too. Your sunscreen will use either chemical or mineral filters to shield the skin. 

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