5 Chemical Sunscreen Facts You Probably Didn't Know

[{"selector":"#anim-b375251b-4180-4157-8126-173fb87c3dee","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.76335%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-94c86e8d-2362-4d09-a3f5-f2b636098987","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-322d86a4-074f-428c-a8a9-6eea2c483deb","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] 1. Transparent Formula The formula of chemical sunscreen is typically transparent and gel-like, and they don’t, fortunately, leave a white cast on the skin. Learn More

[{"selector":"#anim-d906c2e3-99e5-43eb-9f5c-db14bb3ae651","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.76335%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-365aa8a7-6bc4-4508-9259-22f16c943bea","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b65a9697-677a-491e-ab25-ce4551d0c72b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] 2. Easy To Wear Chemical sunscreens are lightweight formulas of a gel or spay-like consistency that can be easily worn below layers of makeup. Learn More

[{"selector":"#anim-97c6f1ac-ec9e-4186-a007-c8602935ad34","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.76335%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-304818d5-c849-4fac-89fc-afc33c3b61ce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ed836f4e-8d05-404f-b7ca-0279d0498388","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] 3. Suitable For All Is chemical sunscreen good for oily skin? Yes, it is suitable for all skin types. Learn More

[{"selector":"#anim-a15c7761-d197-4c55-832c-384a858b2277","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.76335%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-98c1cb1a-4210-4720-b465-ec115ed537fb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fa1ae380-6489-4c0e-9b6d-c4c8dfe21f8e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] 4. Less Effective Than Physical Sunscreens The difference in the way they work defines the degree of their effectiveness. Learn More

[{"selector":"#anim-460e39bc-0e0a-4ed0-b921-ed2dcff1e434","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.76335%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6e16b0a4-7b94-43e4-8bfe-f039bdd766ca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb6cfd35-01bb-407a-be0b-cd7d6a23ff50","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] 5. May Have Negative Environmental Effects Certain ingredients in these are relieved to have adverse effects on the reefs in the oceans over the long term. Learn More