Regarding Sunscreen and IR Protection
Question
What ingredients are used in sunscreens that claim to protect against UVA, UVB, and IR radiation, specifically for the IR protection aspect?
Answer
Subject: Regarding Sunscreen and IR Protection
Hello,
Thank you for your question about sunscreen claiming protection against UVA, UVB, and IR radiation.
Regarding the ingredients used for IR (infrared) protection, sunscreens typically achieve this through a combination of mechanisms:
- Physical Blockers: Ingredients like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which are mineral filters, work by reflecting and scattering UV radiation. They also offer some degree of reflection and scattering of visible light and infrared radiation, contributing to broad-spectrum protection.
- Antioxidants: While not blocking IR radiation directly, antioxidants (like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Ferulic Acid, etc.) are often included in sunscreens to help neutralize free radicals generated by UV, visible light, and IR exposure, thus mitigating skin damage.
Therefore, sunscreens claiming IR protection often contain high concentrations of physical blockers and a blend of potent antioxidants. It's important to note that the level of IR protection can vary depending on the specific formulation and concentration of these ingredients.
Our database tools are designed to search for specific products and ingredients by name or type, and retrieve product descriptions or formulations. They do not provide information on the specific function of ingredients regarding protection against different types of radiation like IR.
We hope this general information is helpful.
Best regards,
MySkinRecipes Team