By
Thomas Boogren
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I will be answering my main questions what
minerals are found in sunscreen and how do
they work to protect your skin from UV rays. I
will also be talking about sub questions like the
dangers of certain sunscreens and typical
sunscreen versus mineral sunscreen.
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A mineral is a naturally occurring substance
that is solid that is stable at room temperature.
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The two minerals found in sunscreen are zinc oxide
and titanium oxide. Zinc oxide is inorganic chemical
mineral. This lab produced mineral is mostly found in
the mineral zincite but can also be created
synthetically. Titanium dioxide is the oxide form of
titanium. It can also occurs in the minerals rutile, and
brookite.
An oxidized form of something is when oxygen is
added to it
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Many sunscreen brands don’t actually block off
UV rays but soak them in increasing the risk of
a type of skin cancer called melanoma. One of
the chemicals used in many sunscreens called
oxybenzone caused mothers to have under
weight baby girls when applied to there skins.
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Zinc oxide and titanium oxide work together to
create a physical sun block. They create a
shield so that the suns UV rays bounce off our
skin.
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The difference between these two sunscreens is
how they protect our skin. Typical sunscreen
absorbs the suns UV rays while mineral
sunscreen blocks it off and the UV rays bounce
off. The typical sunscreen includes chemicals
like oxybenzoe, octisalate, and octinoxate while
mineral sunscreen has only 2 active ingredients
titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The better
sunscreen to buy is mineral sunscreen.
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If any of the chemicals are alone without the
other they will break down and stop protecting
your skin from UV rays.
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Sensitive skin is defined as skin that is easily
irritated ranging from mild to severe. Certain
sunscreens with chemicals in them instead of
minerals can cause a rash to sensitive skin. The
best way to keep your skin safe and not get a
rash or allergic reaction is to use mineral
sunscreen. The reaction happens when sunlight
reacts with chemicals in the sunscreen and
your body and creates a rash.
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The two different types of minerals found in
sunscreen are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Zinc oxide works together with titanium
dioxide to form a barrier between the skin and
the sun and blocks off UV rays. The better
sunscreen to use is mineral sunscreen and a
good brand to use is Honest Sunscreen.