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Chemical-based sunscreens can be absorbed into the body and some have been found to be contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. Zinc oxide is often preferred in mineral sunscreens because it sits on the skin’s surface and reflects and scatters UV rays rather than being significantly absorbed, and it provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. It is also generally well-tolerated, photostable, and less likely than many chemical filters to cause irritation in sensitive skin. Like all sunscreen ingredients it should be used as directed.
The following are a few brands my family has tried and liked. None leave a heavy white cast on your skin:
Ideally stick with creams to avoid inhalation of spray
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