Sunscreen vs sunblock: what’s best?

Gerry Cupido

Gerry Cupido geraldine.cupido@inl.co.za ONE of the most important skincare rules is to never leave home without sunscreen. Come rain or shine, it’s essential. Whether you’re into the 10-step Korean skincare routine or keeping it simple with a basic cleanse, tone and moisture, you cannot skip the sunscreen application step. People refer to sun protection lotions or oils as sunscreen or sunblock, but is there a difference? According to Lamelle Research Laboratories, it turns out, there is. So what is the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? Sunscreens (also called chemical sunscreens or organic sunscreens) are ingredients that need to penetrate your skin. This way, they can surround the cells in the upper layers of your skin to protect your skin from UVA and UVB frequencies. These sunscreens are designed to…

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Daily News (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2021-12-15

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