Category: Science

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which One is Right for My Skin? Sunscreen, an essential item we can’t do without 365 days a year. But when you go to Olive Young, you see ‘physical,’ ‘mineral,’ ‘chemical,’ ‘organic’… Aren’t there too many terms that confuse you? If you’re wondering what to choose, Sera will simplify it for you. 😉 There are broadly two types according to their UV blocking method: physical (mineral UV blocker) sunscreen and chemical (organic UV blocker) sunscreen […]

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which is Right for My Skin? Sunscreen is essential for protecting skin from UV rays. But haven’t we all experienced feeling overwhelmed when faced with countless products displayed at Olive Young? The terms ‘physical sunscreen’ and ‘chemical sunscreen’ can be particularly confusing. How do these two types of sunscreens differ, and what criteria should you use to choose? Let’s take a closer look at each. […]

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which UV Blocker is Right for You? Sunscreen, an essential daily item, isn’t it? But when you go to the sunscreen aisle, have you ever been confused about what ‘physical’ and ‘chemical’ even mean? 🤔 Today, we’ll break down these two types of sunscreens. Which one is better, and which one is a better fit for your skin? — Why should you wear sunscreen? […]

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which UV Protector is Right for Me? Sunscreen is an everyday essential, isn’t it? But when you go to the sunscreen aisle, have you ever been confused by terms like ‘physical’ and ‘chemical’? 🤔 Today, we’ll break down these two types of sunscreens. Which one is better, and which one is a better fit for your skin? — Why should you wear sunscreen? […]

Sunscreen, a must-have 365 days a year! But when you go to Olive Young, there are so many types that it’s often hard to decide what to choose. Especially with terms like ‘physical’ sunscreen and ‘chemical’ sunscreen, it gets even more confusing. So today, we’re going to delve into sunscreen ingredients in detail…

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which is Right for My Skin? Sunscreen, an essential item for protecting your skin from UV rays, right? But what exactly is the difference between ‘physical’ and ‘chemical’ sunscreens? Which one should you choose for your skin? It’s a common question, but an easily confusing topic. Let’s take a look, one by one. 🔬 — Why is sunscreen important? Sunscreen isn’t just a cosmetic product. It’s a shield that protects your skin health. […]

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which One Is Right for You? Sunscreen is an essential item you should apply every day. But when you go to Olive Young, you see ‘physical,’ ‘mineral,’ ‘chemical,’ ‘hybrid’… why are there so many? You might have been confused about what’s what, and which one is better. Let’s take a look, one by one. ☀️ — The Basics of Sunscreen Sunscreen is a product that protects your skin from UV rays. UV rays are divided into UVA and UVB, and UVA is related to skin aging,

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: What’s the Difference, and Which is Right for Me? Sunscreen is now a year-round essential, 365 days a year. But when you head to the sunscreen aisle, faced with ‘physical’ and ‘chemical’ options, it can be a headache trying to figure out what to choose. Which sunscreen should you pick depending on your skin type and the situation? Let’s break it down carefully, one by one. One common misconception is that ‘physical sunscreens are mild, and chemical sunscreens are irritating.’ Is that really…

Sunscreen is a daily essential, isn’t it? But terms like ‘mineral sunscreen’ and ‘chemical sunscreen’ can get confusing. What exactly is physical sunscreen, and what is chemical sunscreen? Which one is better? Let’s break down everything from their UV blocking principles to ingredients, pros, and cons!

By Sera · SYNC SEOUL Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which One Should You Choose? Sunscreen is an essential item you should apply every day. But when you go to Olive Young, you might notice terms like ‘inorganic sunscreen’ and ‘organic sunscreen.’ Physical sunscreen? Chemical sunscreen? Confusing, right? 🤔 Today, we’ll delve into the differences between these two types of sunscreens and find out which one is more suitable for which skin type. — Basic Knowledge: […]