A cream for rubbing into the skin that acts as a block against the harmful rays of the sun, used to reduce the risk of sunburn.
Ointment or cream placed on the skin to protect against ultraviolet rays from the sun or other source.
Substances that block the effects of harmful rays from the sun. Sunscreens are lotions or oils spread on the skin to prevent sunburn, a cause of early wrinkling and skin cancer. Chemical sunscreens protect against sunburn by absorbing damaging ultraviolet (UV) light, while physical sunscreens protect against sunburn by reflecting, scattering, or blocking the UV rays.
A substance used as a second line of defense against damage to the skin by ultraviolet rays. It is usually applied as an ointment or cream.
Items that effectively impede the harmful sun rays. High-quality sunscreens encompass either paraaminobenzoic acid (PABA), benzophenone, or a combination of both. The level of protection provided by sunscreens varies, with sunscreen protection factors spanning from 2 to 45.
Referred to as sunblocks as well, these products aid in safeguarding the skin against the detrimental impacts of sunlight. Nonetheless, for sustained efficacy, it’s essential to reapply sunscreens at regular intervals.
Certain tanning products lack sunscreen and thus offer no defense against sunburn.