sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also
: its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
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This means for best protection, sunscreen is still recommended when using a UV umbrella.
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Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that absorb UV rays while mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to block or reflect the rays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Earlier this week, viral content creator Nara Smith had her husband make sunscreen from scratch.
—Essence, 28 June 2024
Sweat, hair care products, and scalp sunscreens can all cause grime and buildup (no thanks).
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 28 June 2024
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Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that absorb UV rays while mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to block or reflect the rays.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
Earlier this week, viral content creator Nara Smith had her husband make sunscreen from scratch.
—Essence, 28 June 2024
Sweat, hair care products, and scalp sunscreens can all cause grime and buildup (no thanks).
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 28 June 2024
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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