{"id":100603,"date":"2021-04-21T08:30:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=100603"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:34:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:34:08","slug":"sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/sunscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A cream for rubbing into the skin that acts as a block against the harmful rays of the sun, used to reduce the risk of sunburn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ointment or cream placed on the skin to protect against ultraviolet rays from the sun or other source.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Substances that block the effects of harmful rays from the sun. Sunscreens are lotions or oils spread on the skin to prevent sunburn, a cause of early wrinkling and skin cancer. Chemical sunscreens protect against sunburn by absorbing damaging ultraviolet (UV) light, while physical sunscreens protect against sunburn by reflecting, scattering, or blocking the UV rays.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A substance used as a second line of defense against damage to the skin by ultraviolet rays. It is usually applied as an ointment or cream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Items that effectively impede the harmful sun rays. High-quality sunscreens encompass either paraaminobenzoic acid (PABA), benzophenone, or a combination of both. The level of protection provided by sunscreens varies, with sunscreen protection factors spanning from 2 to 45.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-85\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Referred to as sunblocks as well, these products aid in safeguarding the skin against the detrimental impacts of sunlight. Nonetheless, for sustained efficacy, it&#8217;s essential to reapply sunscreens at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-87\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Certain tanning products lack sunscreen and thus offer no defense against sunburn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cream for rubbing into the skin that acts as a block against the harmful rays of the sun, used to reduce the risk of sunburn. Ointment or cream placed on the skin to protect against ultraviolet rays from the sun or other source. Substances that block the effects of harmful rays from the sun. 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Chemical sunscreens protect against sunburn by absorbing damaging ultraviolet (UV) light, while physical sunscreens protect against sunburn by reflecting, scattering, or blocking the UV rays.A substance used as a second line of defense against damage to the skin by ultraviolet rays. It is usually applied as an ointment or cream.Items that effectively impede the harmful sun rays. High-quality sunscreens encompass either paraaminobenzoic acid (PABA), benzophenone, or a combination of both. The level of protection provided by sunscreens varies, with sunscreen protection factors spanning from 2 to 45.Referred to as sunblocks as well, these products aid in safeguarding the skin against the detrimental impacts of sunlight. 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