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Pipette vs biossance sunscreen9/3/2023 What does Sunscreen SPF stand for and what do the numbers mean? We obsessively vetted all ingredients in our Pipette sunscreen and ban over 2000 suspect ingredients to make sure our formula is supremely gentle and non-irritating. Non-nano particles are larger than 100 nanometers and are not ingested by aquatic life. The issue with zinc nanoparticles, though, is that they also have an adverse effect on coral reefs, since the particles are small enough for the coral to ingest. Nanoparticles are extra-teeny micronized particles that help make zinc even more transparent. “Non-nano” means we don’t use nanoparticles of zinc oxide in Pipette sunscreen. That’s why Hawaii has banned the use of these sunscreen chemicals-and why we only use mineral non-nano zinc oxide in Pipette sunscreen and our reef-friendly Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50. These sunscreen chemicals are found in many sunscreen products on the market and have a detrimental effect on the coral population and the ocean’s ecosystem as a whole. Yet another strike against chemical sunscreens: Some chemical UV blockers like oxybenzone and octinoxate have been shown to bleach and damage coral reefs. Mineral sunscreen is simply better all around and why Pipette sunscreen is formulated with non-nano zinc oxide. Not only can they irritate kids’ (and adults’) delicate skin, some clinical studies suggest they may be hormone disruptors. We find chemical UV blockers far too risky. This reaction can be irritating to sensitive and delicate skin, especially kids’ skin. A chemical sunscreen, on the other hand, penetrates into the skin and absorbs the sun's rays, where they are converted into heat and then released. This keeps the UV rays from penetrating into the skin where damage occurs. Mineral (aka, physical) sunscreen protects against UV light by creating a barrier that deflects UV rays away from the skin’s surface. Does anyone have experience-positive or negative-using any of these? Bonus points if you've used more than one and can compare.What is the difference between mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen? I don't know much about sunscreen so I've basically landed on those 3 just based on some reviews I have seen. Pipette is particularly appealing given the low price and how much more you get than the other two, but I'm not opposed to paying more for something better. I'm relatively pale so I'm not super concerned about white cast, especially for instances where it would go under makeup. I work from home and have a lackluster social life so I wear full face makeup MAYBE once a week, often less, but I'd still like something that does work under foundation in hopes I manage to get out a bit more this summer. Some background: I have sensitive, predominately dry skin (I suppose maybe it's more so dehydrated combo as my forehead, t-zone, and center of my chin can be a bit more on the normal to even slightly oily side, but my cheeks and the sides of my chin and face are super dry, flaky, and also prone to redness. I was at one point briefly leaning towards the innisfree SPF 36 Daily UV Defense Sunscreen but I'm thinking mineral is probably the way to go for my skin type). There are so many options out there that I've been feeling rather overwhelmed, but I think I've narrowed it down to 3 options: Pipette SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen, Kinship SPF 32 Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen, or Blue Lizard SPF 50 Sheer Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (or I guess potentially Blue Lizard SPF 50 Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen I'm not entirely clear on the difference aside from the former apparently being specifically formulated for facial use). I have not been wearing daily facial sunscreen but especially now that I've started taking daily walks, I feel I probably should. Posts without a valid tag will be removed by Automoderator. Megathreads HG threads No/Low Buy threads Routine megathreads Referral threads Research threadsĪsking a question? Check out our Daily Help Thread! SkincareAddiction FAQ How to post About us Verified flair Related subs More Help Routine order Expanding your routine How to patch test Shaving Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Mental healthĭiscussion day (text-post only) & No/Low Buy ThreadsĬasual Friday (Humor, Cringe, Selfies, B&As are allowed General Chat) Skincare Core ▹▹ The ScA Routine ◃◃ Cleansers Moisturizers Sunscreen ▹▹ Search the sub ◃◃Įverything.on Skin Concerns (acne, PIH, and more!). Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything Quick Links Valid Title Tags COVID-19 Megathread RulesĤ.
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