Some facts about sunscreen creams
Some facts about sunscreen creams
Even if you consistently apply sunscreen and believe that you are protected,
There's a good probability that you still have some risk.
There are many effective ways to avoid the sun's rays and the most effective way is the use of creams that provide protection from these rays, but even so, many people's skins cannot tolerate the heat of the sun and get damaged. On the other hand, people are skeptical about applying these chemicals to the skin in the form of sprays or creams. The first claim is Sunscreen or creams that provide protection from the sun's rays cause cancer. This is a little strange because the main function of sunscreen is to protect us from skin cancer. The TikToker also says that all chemical sunscreens can cause cancer and people should only use 'mineral sunscreen', along with a discount code for the sunscreen he recommends. Posted it. That is, it is more of an advertising campaign than your skin.
German city of Cologne
The News Agency asked Dr. Uta Schlossberger, a dermatologist practicing in the German city of Cologne, who said, "Sunscreen creams do not contain carcinogens." I-based dermatologist Hope Mitchell agrees. She says there is no evidence that these creams cause cancer. So, the question is, why do social media users make such claims? We did further research on this.
The difference between the creams
The main difference between mineral and chemical creams is that mineral sunscreens contain either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. It forms a layer on the skin that blocks ultraviolet, or UV rays, from being absorbed into the skin. A white cast on your skin is also caused by applying sunscreen. However, there is no evidence that mineral sunscreens can cause cancer.
Chemical Sunscreens
But still, many people prefer to use chemical sunscreens because they get absorbed into the skin. Due to rapid absorption, such creams need to be reapplied frequently. They contain chemicals that absorb into your skin and protect it. There is no scientific evidence that chemical sunscreens contain substances that are dangerous to humans.
Buy new sunscreen every year
Doctors recommend buying a new sunscreen every year. On the other hand, Octocrylene, a synthetic UV filter, is present in several sunscreens. A 2021 study found that Actocrylene converts to benzophenone over time. It may have harmful effects on human health, but this has not been scientifically proven yet. This is why dermatologists advise against using old chemical sunscreens.
Chemical Sunscreens cause cancer
But when there is no conclusive scientific evidence that chemical sunscreens cause cancer, why be cautious? Scientists express concerns about the lack of data regarding some of the ingredients in these creams. However, according to experts, the risk of cancer from sunlight is much greater than the risk from using chemical sunscreens.
One of the most crucial instruments in the fight against
Skin cancer is sunscreen.
Sunscreen causes Vitamin D deficiency
Many social media users also claim that sunscreen causes vitamin D deficiency. However, this too was checked and found to be incorrect. According to scientific facts, sun protection ingredients such as sunscreens with SPF filter out most of the sun's UVB rays, which are the rays that stimulate vitamin D production in the skin. However, nowhere in the clinical studies is there any reference to the fact that using sunscreen causes vitamin D deficiency. In contrast, many researchers seem to agree that people who use sunscreen daily are not deficient in vitamin D. Speaking to a foreign news agency, dermatologist Ota Scholes says that people with all skin tones can be harmed by the sun. Yes, fair-skinned people are prone to sunburn. However, no one is completely safe from the sun.
All skin types need sun protection
"We know that dark skin has a natural element of sun protection, but SPF 30 is needed by almost every skin tone," says Doctor Hope Mitchell.
