Can sunscreen be used as isolation cream? What are the differences?

Speaking of sunscreen and isolation cream, many people like to use them, but many people don’t understand the difference between the two. Can sunscreen be used as isolation cream? What are the differences between sunscreen and barrier cream?

Can sunscreen be used as a barrier cream?

Can't. Although most isolation cream packaging now indicates the SPF, in fact the SPF of isolation cream is very weak and is generally only suitable for people who stay indoors for a long time. Sunscreen is a professional sun protection product with a relatively high SPF. If sunscreen is used when ultraviolet rays are not strong, the chemical ingredients in the sunscreen cannot be completely absorbed by ultraviolet rays, which can easily burden the skin. Furthermore, sunscreen contains a large amount of oil ingredients, which can easily cause pores to be clogged when used as an isolation cream.

The difference between sunscreen and barrier cream

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a professional sun protection product with a strong UV isolation function. It can effectively prevent the skin from being exposed to ultraviolet rays and causing tanning or sunburn. There are two types of sunscreen: physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Both can oxidize with ultraviolet rays to protect the skin.

Isolation cream: Isolation cream is a makeup base product. The main purpose of applying isolation cream is to isolate the ingredients in makeup from causing damage to the skin. It can also prevent dirt and ultraviolet rays in the air from invading the skin and prevent premature aging of the skin. Compared with sunscreen, isolation cream is more easily absorbed by the skin, and the color of isolation cream is different, and the effect of modifying skin tone is also different.

There is a difference between sunscreen and isolation cream, and the two are not interchangeable.