Summary:
- Mineral and chemical sunscreens both work by absorbing or reflecting UV radiation, but they do so in different ways.
- Mineral sunscreens use physical blockers like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to reflect and scatter UV rays, while chemical sunscreens use organic compounds that absorb UV radiation.
- Both types of sunscreens can be effective in protecting the skin, and the differences between them are smaller than many people think.