Question 1

Which sunscreen is best used by cricketer?

Accepted Answer

Elemnt's Zinc Oxide Sunscreen - Zinc Sunblock 360 is suitable for all outdoor sports like cricket, football and swimming. Being water and sweat resistance, it stays on for longer periods of time. Why you should choose a zinc oxide sunscreen:
1. Zinc oxide provides high UVA Protection PA+++ with IR Protection: Focus on your performance without worrying about your skin.

2. Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cream is Water & Sweat Resistant: Up to 6 hours of water resistance. Protect your skin from prolonged exposure to the Sun

3. Zinc oxide comes with SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum: SPF 50 PA+++ strengthens skin’s defenses against daily aggressors to keep skin youthful, luminous and radiant-looking!

Question 2

Why do cricketers use zinc oxide?

Accepted Answer

The White Cream that cricketers use on their face is a special sunscreen made from zinc oxide. It is a sunscreen that provides extra protection to the players from the sun's harmful UVA & UVB rays. Cricketers are exposed to direct sunlight for hours and players use this cream on sensitive parts of the face.

Question 3

Why do cricketers apply zinc cream on lips?

Accepted Answer

Rizwan amongst others is one of the few cricketers, who uses Zinc Oxide, a white cream for skin protection. Cricketers generally apply Zinc oxide on the nose, cheeks, lips, back of the neck, or their hands, as these are the areas directly exposed to the sunlight.

Question 4

Is zinc cream better than sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

While both offer broad spectrum protection, zinc oxide offers better UVA protection (UVA1 and 2) than titanium dioxide (UVA2). Generally considered safer and better than chemical sunscreens, they're particularly recommended for sensitive skins.

Question 5

How do cricketers protect their skin from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Cricketers, who are cognizant of this fact, often apply a white coloured sunscreen, which protects them from these harmful UV rays of the sun. This white coloured sunscreen is nothing but the zinc sunscreen, which is made of zinc oxide.

Question 6

Does Virat Kohli use zinc sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Before stepping on to the cricket field, Kohli must be applying sunscreen.

Question 7

Which SPF is best for sports?

Accepted Answer

The answer is simple: broad spectrum SPF includes ingredients that protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. If you're going to be playing outdoor sports, you should use a broad spectrum and an SPF of at least 30 or higher for effective coverage.

Question 8

What are sports sunscreens?

Accepted Answer

Sport sunscreen offers water-resistant protection to ward off the rays of the sun. In addition to water-resistance, choose a sport sunscreen that provides you with broad-spectrum protection, the appropriate SPF, and is safe for your skin as well as the earth.

Elemnt White & Brown Zinc Sunscreens for Cricketers

Chlorine removal body soap, 100gm

Brown Zinc Sunscreen, 25 gm

White Zinc Sunscreen, 25gm

Brown Zinc Sunscreen, 50 gm

White Zinc Sunscreen, 50gm

White Zinc Sunscreen, 100gm

White Zinc Sunscreen, Combo Pack of 2 x 50gm

White Zinc Sunscreen, Combo Pack of 100+50gm

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