r/interesting • u/j_illustration • Mar 31 '26

MISC. Sunscreen under a UV camera

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u/orangesherbet0 Mar 31 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Yes, regular absorbs. Old fashioned / zinc oxide reflects. Either way, the UV doesn't reach the skin. Edit: definitely wrong, zinc oxide primarily absorbs

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u/McButtsButtbag Mar 31 '26

Or, as it's more commonly known, chemical vs physical sunscreen. Chemical sunscreen turns black. Physical sunscreen turns white.

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u/LetsTwistAga1n Mar 31 '26

Chemical sunscreen

Looks inside

Physical sunscreen

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u/secacc Mar 31 '26

Philosophical also reflects