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 Cosmetics without chemistry - the dream of every woman. Home remedies have always been popular because of its naturalness. But manufacturers are not behind the desires of the consumer. Not so long ago appeared sunscreens that promise absolute naturalness. What is it and how do they work?
What does the marking «Chemical-free» for sunscreen?
If you think that this means that the product does not contain any chemicals, you are mistaken. In fact, it is impossible to find a single cosmetic products with absolutely no chemistry. The chemicals contained in the nature (in water, plants, man), and therefore this term does not denote lack of chemical compounds and agents.
Sunscreens are applied to the term «Chemical-free» means that the product has no sun protection agents which contain carbon. They are carbon-free titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Therefore, if you want to make sure that the cream Chemical-free, look for these two ingredients in the composition.
How do sunscreens Chemical-free?
Of course, you have heard advice that sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before sun exposure. This must be done in order to sunscreen ingredients could be absorbed into the skin and began to "work." But it turns out that this advice is true for carbon-containing creams. In facilities without carbon effects completely different.
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide act as a shield. The sun's rays falling on them, as this would bounce off an invisible barrier. These two components are beginning to "work" as soon as you have caused them. Therefore Chemical-free means in this sense is more practical. And they are more suitable for people with sensitive skin because they do not penetrate deeply, do not irritate the skin, and are just the top layer invisible.
Other their advantage - they protect against the full spectrum of ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB), and not from only one type of beams, like most lotions and sunscreens.
All this gives hope that sunscreens Chemical-free will become more popular with manufacturers and will soon become as common as the usual products. Although it must be said that carbon funds doing well established and also harmless to skin.
Sunscreens Chemical-free
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