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Sunscreens are like gel and cream. They are more popular. Chemicals found in sunscreens include PABA, Benzophenones, Cinnamates, and Salicylates.
Sunblock gets UV rays and the sunblock reflects them. Chemicals in sunblocks include Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
reference http://beauty.about.com/od/summertanning/f/sunscreenblocks.htm
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Is sunscreen the same as sunblock?
yes
What protects us from sunspots?
The Earth's ionosphere and sunblock or sunscreen.
What is a another word for sunscreen?
"Sunblock" is also a common variant.
What is the difference between adults and kids sunscreen?
The difference between sunscreen for adults and children is generally the chemical composition. A child's sunscreen will be milder for the skin and will not burn the eyes.
Does Bullfrog sunscreen test on animals?
The Bullfrog Mosquito Coast Sunblock was tested on mosquitoes.
What is the difference between inorganic and organic sunscreen?
nothing
How do you get more melanin?
By staying outdoors for one hour or more and putting on sunscreen or sunblock every hours
What is the difference between opaque and transparent sunscreens?
An opaque sunscreen will not let the sun close to you skin it will just bonce off the sunscreen. A transparent sunscreen will let the sun come through the sunscreen and will potentially burn you skin.
How do you get sunscreen on wimpy boardwalk?
ok clink on the camera guy press i dont have money then he gices a pic of u an sunblock
Where could a person buy waterproof sunblock?
A shop that has a skin care department or a pharmacy is a good place to buy a waterproof sunblock. A "water resistant", rather than "waterproof", sunscreen is a more accurate description when searching for one.
You wore sunscreen but you still got sunburned?
Sunscreen does not completely block UV rays, it merely reduces their effect, you can get a sunburn even while wearing sunblock. In addiiton it can be neuatralized or washed away by sweat, splashing water etc.
Why do we use sunscreen and a hat when you are in the sun?
its always important to wear sunblock from 10am-4pm... a hat helps you to not get sunburnt on your hair. You should always reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours too.
