2006-11-13 10:37:56 · 7 answers · asked by Diana 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
They are just two different names for the same thing.
There are two types of sunscreen/sunblock: physical and chemical.
Physical sunblocks work by reflecting the uv rays. They often have an opaque appearance, as they use zinc oxide or titanium dixode, although the newer micronized versions are transparent and more user friendly.
Chemical sunblocks work by absorbing the uv rays. Examples are octinoxate and avobenzone. Some believe that the chemicals in these type of sunblocks may be causing damage to the DNA. Also the uva rays tend to break down the chemicals, even with brief exposure to sunlight, so they need to be topped up much more often than physical sunblocks.
Personally I recommend using micronized zinc oxide sunblocks, as they often broad spectrum protection and are non irritating to the skin. HTH : )
2006-11-13 11:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunscreens are the most popular at the moment. Available in creams, lotions and gels, they contain chemicals that absorb UV rays. They are also inconspicous on the skin. The chemicals that are most often found in sunscreens include PABA, Benzophenones, Cinnamates, Salicylates,
Sunblocks instead of absorbing UV rays, reflect them. At one time sunblocks could be spotted by the opaque white film, but new technology has created sunblocks with particles so tiny, that the opaque film in no longer noticeable. Chemicals most common in sunblocks include Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
2006-11-13 18:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by ShellyBelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SUNBLOCK: a preparation designed to block out more of the sun's rays than a sunscreen.
SUNSCREEN: a substance (as para-aminobenzoic acid) used in suntan preparations to protect the skin from the deleterious effects of sunlight and especially from ultraviolet radiation
Meening sunblock keeps out the sun more. Don't use the highist one you see. Use the one inbetween. If I'm wrong ask your pharmacists, I would.
2006-11-13 18:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by chickswim77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sunscreen screens out the most harmful elements of the sun
sun block blocks every thing
so with sunscreen you can still get a tan or burned but not as baddly
but with sunblock you get nothing no tan no burn no nada
2006-11-13 18:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by lain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference.
2006-11-13 18:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tommy A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are the samething. Different terminology
2006-11-13 18:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no difference
2006-11-13 18:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by §†reet R¥dA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋