Protective creams or sunscreen work in two ways-they either reflect off the ultraviolet rays or they absorb the rays before they can do any damage. Physical sunscreen Zinc oxideTitanium dioxideBroad spectrumVisible, so cosmetically not acceptableNo allergic reactions Chemical sunscreens BenzophenonesCinnamatesNot so broad spectrum (selective)Invisible, so cosmetically acceptableAllergic reactions can occur. Calamine lotion and thick creams, such as zinc oxide cream,…
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