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Why do sunscreen companies use chemical ingredients when they make their products?

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Clear solution: Whike sunblocks such as titanium oxide or zinc oxide may provide complet blocks, they are generall opaque and not cosmetically acceptable . Options for micronized g the product make this more acceptable but may effect the spf. Chemical suncreens are capable of providing higher spf and a clear preparation.

Answered 7/24/2012

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Needed: They are needed to make the lotions that block the sun rays.

Answered 7/27/2012

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Necessary: They are required for the production of the lotions to block the suns rays.

Answered 7/27/2012

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