Tinted Vs Untinted Sunscreens: Which is Better?
While it’s imperative to use ANY sunscreen while you go out, it’s always better to resort to something that suits your skin well. That being said, we are here to deduce some of the major comparisons between a tinted and an untinted sunscreen, and to see between what is better and what isn’t: What is in a tinted sunscreen? Tinted sunscreen is basically a mineral based, broad spectrum tinted sunscreen contains a blend of added pigments to add a sheer tint to your skin. Hence, it usually matches with what ever tone of skin it is that you are blessed with. The common minerals that are included in this type of sunscreen include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Iron oxides are effective at blocking blue light and both types of UV rays. What is an untinted sunscreen? In most of the cases, an un-tinted sunscreen usually provides way less protection than un-tinted broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen, unless it also has a mineral-based formula. Hence, it’s always better to ...