![]() Badger claims its uncoated zinc oxide is less reactive than titanium dioxide that has been coated. This is typically done to make small nanoparticles less reactive and to make them easier to mix with the base ingredients. The switch to larger zinc oxide particles means that Badger no longer has to coat them with an inert substance. Nonetheless, consumer concerns about nanotechnology prompted a switch to non-nano zinc oxide particles.īadger sunscreens now use a zinc oxide powder particle range of 120nm – 51,580nm – the average particle size is 6,880nm. Badger was using nano zinc and still insists that it is safe. However, many sunscreen manufacturers use nano-size zinc oxide – partly so that it can be more easily rubbed into the skin leaving less of a chalky film. Zinc oxide is probably the safest sunscreen active and offers both UVA and UVB protection ( chemical protectors and titanium dioxide give rise to concerns that they penetrate the skin and cause free radical damage). Badger then sent me a sample and I have been trying out the SPF15 for face and body. ![]() Back at the beginning of the year, Emily wrote about her experience with COOLA sunscreen and natural skincare company, Badger, left a comment saying that they had recently switched to a non-nano, uncoated zinc oxide active for their sunscreens.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |