Zinc sunscreen has become a part and parcel of outdoor sports, be it running, swimming, cycling, playing cricket, or any other.

While outdoor activities like running and cycling make the athletes sweat profusely, swimming, on the other hand, though tiring, does not make the swimmer sweat, given that the swimmer is in water.

However, one thing that is common in the aforementioned sports and other outdoor sports is that the players are exposed to the heat generated by the sun. Thus, sunscreen for swimmers is essential for protecting one's skin from the harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays emitted by the scorching sun is important.

In case of swimming, swimmers are in water for almost the entire duration of their activity. They need a sunscreen that is water-proof and sweat resistant.

A zinc sunscreen is something that fits the bill. It is water-proof, oil-free and sweat resistant.

Zinc sunscreens can stay on skin for longer periods of time and provide protection to the skin from harmful UV rays emitted by the sun.

Water-proof sunscreen for swimmers!

From the moment you jump into the swimming pool till the time you come out of it, one thing that will protect your skin from the harmful UV rays emitted by the scorching sun is the zinc sunscreen.

Made from zinc oxide, the zinc sunscreen, also known as mineral sunscreen or physical sunscreen is known to be water-proof, which means that even if you enter the water with zinc sunscreen on, the zinc sunscreen will stay on top and not get washed away.

While you are swimming, you are completely in water, and to protect yourself from the harsh UV rays emitted by the baking sun, zinc sunscreen acts like an elixir. The zinc sunscreen does not get easily absorbed into the body and stays right on top for atleast 40-60 minutes while you are in water. After the aforementioned duration of time, you can reapply the zinc sunscreen to protect your skin from the UV rays.

Selecting a good zinc sunscreen for swimming

While there is a plethora of zinc sunscreens available in the market, it is important for you to select the best one. A good zinc sunscreen is the one which protects your skin from the harmful UV rays emitted by the sun.

1.Swimmers should choose a sunscreen that is water-proof & sweat resistant

 Elemnt Zinc Sunblock 360 is water-proof as well as sweat resistant, which ensures that the zinc sunscreen stays right on top of the skin, despite the intervention of water and sweat. For you to enjoy swimming, it is essential that you take care of other things such as your skin by applying a good zinc sunscreen.

Elemnt zinc sunscreen is one such sunscreen which not only protects your skin from the hurting UV rays emitted by the sun but also stays on the skin for longer periods of time.

2. Swimmers need a sunscreen with high SPF 

Next thing to look for is the SPF (sun protection factor) of the zinc sunscreen. A zinc sunscreen with SPF 50 protects the skin from 98 percent of the UV rays emitted by the sun. Apart from SPF 50, there are zinc sunscreens available in different SPFs. You can choose the best one according to your needs.

3. Choose a sunscreen with natural mineral-based ingredients

Additionally, a zinc sunscreen is not chemical based. It is a natural white coloured sunscreen made from zinc and oxygen. Apart from zinc oxide, some zinc sunscreens contain aloe vera, which adds to the natural properties of the sunscreen as well as gives it a nice fragrance.

Apart from these factors, using a physical sunscreen or a mineral based sunscreen is helpful, since it caters to different skin types. People with dry, sensitive or oily skin can use zinc sunscreen and be assured that there is almost no chance of any reaction caused by the zinc sunscreen.

Concluding remarks

If you want to enjoy your swim seamlessly without thinking about the potential harm that can be caused to your skin because of the harmful UV rays emitted by the sun, then use a good zinc sunscreen, such as Elemnt zinc sunblock 360.