Traditionally, UV-filters are categorized as either chemical or physical. The big difference is supposed to be that chemical agents absorb UV-light while physical agents reflect it like a bunch of mini umbrellas on top of theskin. While this categorization is easy and logicalit turns out it's not true. A recent, 2016 study shows that inorganic sunscreens work mostly by absorption, just like chemical filters, and only a little bit by reflection (they do reflect the light in the visible spectrum, but mostly absorb in the UV spectrum). Apply it at least half an hour before stepping out in the sun, it needs some time to be absorbed by the skin Zinc Oxide: Another physical sunscreen ingredient that works alongside titanium dioxide to provide effective sun protection by creating a barrier on the skin.

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Dermat’s take: Dr Batul Patel, Dermatologist and Founder & Medical Director of The Bombay Skin Clinic says, “Suncros is a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide. The matte gel appearance prevents a white cast. It is also suitable for sensitive skin.” Regular use helps prevent collagen breakdown and encourage melanin formation to even out skin spotsUvinul A Plus - A new generation, chemical sunscreen agent (not available in the US due to impossible FDA regulations) that's designed for high UVA protection and high photostability. List of Physical Sunscreen in India Dermatologists Recommended Physical Sunscreens in India 1. Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ PA+++ Is La Shield Fisico Sunscreen Gel non-comedogenic? Hell YES. It does not clog my acne-prone skin. It is also paraben-free and safe for sensitive skin. La Shield FISICO Sunscreen Gel SPF50+ with PA+++ Good Things Dimethicone: A silicone-based ingredient that imparts a smooth texture to the product and helps create a barrier on the skin’s surface. It only protects against UVB and notUVA rays (the 320-400 nm range) – soalways choose products that contain other sunscreens too. It is not very stable either, when exposed to sunlight, it kind of breaks down andloses itseffectiveness(not instantly, but over time - it loses 10% of its SPF protection ability within 35 mins). To make it more stable it can be - and should be - combined withother sunscreen agents to give stable and broad-spectrum protection (the new generation sunscreen agent, Tinosorb S is a particularly good one for that).

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Or worse yet, the effective sunscreens which would have all these qualities would either be extremely expensive – over INR 1000 or if not, they would leave a white cast which would make me look like a Kabuki theatre artist in an extremely humidity prone region. Until I found this perfect sunscreen which I am going to tell you about in this La Shield Lite Sunscreen Review – SPF 50 sunscreen gel! Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone UVA2 UVB ( mainly used for water resistant formulations. Also is super photostable, loses only upto 10% of its SPF after 24 hours ~ with other filters it is just 2 hours!) A chemical sunscreen agent that's very oil soluble and requires relatively low concentrations to achieve high SPF values. It protects in the UVB and UVA I range with a peak protection at 310 nm.

Its INCIname is a bit of a mouthful, but Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is worth recognizing it as it is one of the best sunscreen agents known today. Unfortunately, it's not FDA-approved so you will not find it in sunscreens coming from the US (not because it's not good, but becauseUS regulations make it impossible for newer sunscreen agents to get approved), but it is widely available in other parts of the world like Europe, Australia or Asia. A chemical sunscreen agent that's very oil soluble and requires relatively low concentrations to achievehigh SPF values (it gives an SPF12.5 at the max allowed concentration of 10%). It protects in the UVB andUVA II range(but not in UVA I) with a peak protection at 310 nm. It's particularly suitable for water-repellent and water-resistant formulations.

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The sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection for up to 4 hours (my calculation), so the sunscreen kind of saves you from re-application headache after 2 hours. Reapplying twice a day works well given that I do not go out in the sun. If you have field engagement, you must reapply it after every 4 hours or if the sunscreen gets rubbed or wiped off due to sweat.Concluding my thoughts. I hope you liked the post and if you did, do consider subscribing to my blog. Show some love by liking, sharing and commenting your views/thoughts. Until next time, stay beautiful & keep smiling! The SUNCROS Matte Finish Soft Sunscreen Gel has a gentle formula and can be used on infants above 6 months of age. We hope you enjoy the blog and have a good user experience. We maintain quality content to the best of our abilities. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd B/2 Mahalaxmi Chambers 22 Bhulabhai Desai Road Mumbai-400 026 At Plot No. A-329 / 330 T.T.C. Industrial Area M.I.D.C. Mahape Navi Mumbai – 400 710