Suncreen and Sunblock - What’s the Difference?
August 11th, 2010Many people incorrectly assume that suncreen and sunblock are the same, but they are not.
While both products may have the same properties to offer protection from the sun’s harmful rays, a sunblock is stronger than suncreen and is more able to block out a majority of the UVA/UVB rays and radiation. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are often the two main ingredients in a sunblock.
As for suncreen, while the cream or lotion is also able to protect against the Sun’s UVA/UVB rays, the protection from a sunscreen breaks down at a faster rate once exposed to sunlight, thus for the need for the cream to be consistently reapply to help protect the skin against sunburn.
If you have sensitive skin and want both the protection of a sunblock and suncreen, one of the best rated product you can try is Fallene Cotz SPF 58 Water Resistant UVB/UVA Sunscreen. It is a mineral-based sunscreen that utilizes the same ingredients in a sunblock such as ultra-micronized titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxide to offer a full-spectrum protection against the Sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Tested by dermatologists, the Fallene Cotz SPF 58 suncreen is also specially designed and formulated for photo-sensitive individuals, yet it is also perfect for anyone concerned about maintaining healthy skin and promoting the integrity of their immune system.
