You can use Florida-friendly fertilizing practices to help protect water quality while having a beautiful lawn. If you fertilize your lawn before a heavy rain, much of the fertilizer will be washed directly into surface water or stormwater systems that drain to our local springs, lakes, rivers and bays.Recent studies have shown that rising nitrate levels in many local water bodies can be traced to fertilizer.ou can use Florida-friendly fertilizing practices to help protect water quality while having a beautiful lawn. If you fertilize your lawn before a heavy rain, much of the fertilizer will be washed directly into surface water or stormwater systems that drain to our local springs, lakes, rivers and bays.
Another misconception has to do with what makes something chemical or physical. Physical sunscreens contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and chemical sunscreens contain micronized ingredients like avobenzone, Dr. Day explains. As for the belief that natural, physical sunscreens are the ultimate way to go? People think that if it's natural rather than chemical, it means it's better.
Photo Credit: Getty Images. Mineral sunscreens are made with physical UV blockers like zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, and they've gotten a bad rap over the years because of the thick white residue they tend to leave behind.. Zinc oxide, a main ingredient in most mineral sunscreen, is also the only active sunscreen ingredient approved for use on children by the FDA. While Kenet believes there really is no perfect sunscreen, consistent use and reapplication every two hours will guard against harmful sun exposure.