There are two general types of sunscreens, physical and chemical. Both physical and chemical sunscreens will do a great job at protecting your skin from UVA and UVB rays, as long as you apply them correctly every morning and reapplying throughout the day.

PHYSICAL SUNSCREENS contain active mineral ingredients, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which work by sitting on top of the skin to deflect and scatter damaging UV rays away from the skin.

CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS contain organic (carbon-based) compounds that create a chemical reaction and work by changing UV rays into heat and then releasing that heat from the skin. Must be applied directly onto the skin!