2 best sunscreen ingredients
Skin care ingredients are confusing but important to pay attention to – that includes sunscreen. These are the 2 best sunscreen ingredients to look for.
Why worry about ingredients?
Ingredients in any skin care product are important because they may do more harm than good. If you suffer from skin issues – including acne, you may want to pay particular attention. Of course any skin problems warrant a look into what you are applying to your skin. This is because certain ingredients can penetrate your skin, causing toxicity. This can lead to hormone disruption (commonly known as endocrine disruptors). Even the Environmental Working Group has cautioned about certain ingredients. These problem ingredients can cause any number of issues including:
- Acne, including body acne – making you not want to wear a bathing suit – and even acne in your 40’s
- Fibroids
- Heavy bleeding
This can lead to depression and anxiety so this is why it is important to read ingredients. Today, we’ll go into the 2 best sunscreen ingredients to look for.
2 best sunscreen ingredients
If you have skin problems, especially acne or sensitive skin, you’ll want to look for products that contain these 2 best sunscreen ingredients:
- Zinc oxide
- Titanium oxide
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Again, according to the EWG, these 2 ingredients are classified as safe AND effective by the FDA (the Food and Drug Administration) because very little, if any, gets through the skin barrier. But, you should not use spray sunscreen that contain either of these since inhaling could cause health issues. That is an important distinction. I know that the spray sunscreens are super convenient but you don’t want to end up with other cancers. You can read more about it here: EWG the trouble with sunscreen chemicals.
Still worried? Read: How to choose the right sunscreen.
