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Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:36 am  |
I want to learn more on this subject. However, the more I read, the more I'm confused  . Does it mean one is physical and one is chemical - if so, how do they differ in terms of their efficiency in protecting our skin? |
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:50 pm |
| True to its name sunblock reflects the sun's rays, thereby blocking them from reaching your skin. Sunscreen absorbs rather than reflects ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunblocks often appear white on the skin. Sunscreens tend to be less visible on the skin. |
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:11 pm |
| I think sunblock and sunscreen, They are just two different names for the same thing. |
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:57 pm |
I too am interested in the answer to this. I always thought sunscreens with [u]ZINC OXIDE [/u]in them are more effective. Eg. Megan Gale's Invisible Zinc or Dr LeWinn's Moisture Defence Sunscreen, or even Cancer Council's brand.
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:46 pm |
 m i often say sunblock/sunscrean to indicate that i am using some sort of sun protection but since there is a difference between the term i will be sure to use the correct term next time.
However what do you call sunprotections that has both the ingrediants (those that absorb and protect and those that stay on surface of skin and give that white appearance to protect) is it sunblock or sunscrean
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Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:02 pm |
Thanks a lot, iaimei.
I am so happy I'm not the only one who don't know about this HEHEHE  !! |
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Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:10 am |
iamei is correct in her assessment of the difference between sunblock and suncreen...
a couple of links that confirm this -
http://www.lifespan.org/services/dermatology/articles/skincare/sunscreen1.htm
http://www.suncarepro.com/sunblock_sunscreen.htm
However, the FDA and skincancer.org position on sun protection is that since NOTHING can completely block the sun, the term sunblock is misleading and leads to a false sense of security. Based on the article below, it looks like the new term they'll be using in the near future will be "sun protection".
http://www.skincancer.org/content/view/269/0/
It's a confusing topic, to be sure. I know I feel more comfortable with physical ingredients that deflect the sun, rather than chemical ingredients that absorb the bad stuff. |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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