How Do Sunscreens Work? The Science | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

How do sunscreens protect our skin? Here's the science behind how organic ("chemical") and inorganic ("physical") sunscreens convert UV into other forms of energy.

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Warning: This is for the super nerds - if you're more interested in how to choose a sunscreen that fits your needs, check out my other videos:
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In this video:
* Sunscreens and UV
* How do organic sunscreens work?
* Electrons absorbing energy
* Which wavelengths get absorbed?
* Reading absorbance curves
* How do inorganic sunscreens work?

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