{"id":1213,"date":"2020-07-01T14:37:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T14:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2024-05-16T19:12:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T19:12:44","slug":"the-lowdown-on-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/the-lowdown-on-sunscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lowdown on Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sunscreen can seem complicated and controversial, but it does\nnot need to be. Given the fact that there are so many sunscreen\nproducts available in Florida<\/a> and there is some misinformation regarding\nsunscreen safety, I want to break down your options, specifically discussing\ningredients and addressing the bad press that sunscreen gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let us tackle the different kinds of sunscreen. There\nare two main types: chemical sunscreen and physical sunscreen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many chemical sunscreens are on the market, including (but\nnot limited to) avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, and oxybenzone. These\ningredients are absorbed into the skin and then absorb the UV rays and convert\nthem to heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only two options for physical sunscreens are zinc oxide\nand titanium dioxide. These ingredients sit on top of the skin and directly\nblock the UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some products contain both chemical and physical\ningredients. So how do you know what your bottle contains? On the back of the\nbottle, you will find the type of sunscreen listed under \u201cactive ingredients.\u201d The\nback of the Elta MD UV Pure, for example, shows that it only contains physical\nsunscreen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunscreen has recently been in the news because the FDA has\ndetermined that it wants more information and research on certain chemical\ningredients. Many news outlets have incorrectly interpreted this new FDA\ninvestigation as a definitive statement against sunscreen, however, the FDA ruling\ndoes not mean that these ingredients are not safe. The FDA still fully supports\nthe use of sunscreen\u2014but it should be noted that two sunscreen ingredients have\nalready been deemed unsafe by the FDA (PABA and trolamine salicylate), and\nthese are no longer available in the United States. The FDA has no concern with\nphysical sunscreen (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) and considers them safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no sensible reason not to protect your skin. Scientific\nstudies continually and unequivocally demonstrate that wearing sunscreen reduces\nthe risk of skin cancer. It is important to be well informed on the products we\nuse daily and important that the FDA continues to ensure product safety. I\npersonally use both chemical and physical sunscreens, although I mostly rely on\nproducts with a combination or just physical block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I highly recommend that you find a product that you like and\nfeel comfortable using, whether it\u2019s chemical sunscreen, physical sunscreen, sun\nprotective clothing, or staying inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nmore advice on sun protection or to schedule a consultation, contact Skin Wellness Physicians<\/a> by calling (239) 732-0044 or sending a message online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sunscreen can seem complicated and controversial, but it does not need to be. Given the fact that there are so many sunscreen products available in Florida and there is some misinformation regarding sunscreen safety, I want to break down your options, specifically discussing ingredients and addressing the bad press that sunscreen gets. First, let us … <\/p>\n

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