Sunscreen (also commonly known as
sun screen,
sunblock,
suntan lotion,
sunburn cream,
sun cream or
block out) is a
lotion, spray, gel or other
topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the
sun's
ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps protect against
sunburn.
Skin-lightening products have sunscreen to protect lightened skin because light skin is more susceptible to sun damage than darker skin. A number of sunscreens have tanning powder to help the skin to darken or tan; however, tanning powder does not provide protection from UV rays.