It's a physical (or inorganic) sunscreen that has a lot in common with fellow inorganic sunscreen Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) but a couple of things make it superior even to TiO2. Because it uses minerals instead of more synthetic chemicals, it sort of stays on the surface of your skin. You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Great for babies This sunscreen is amazing for babies, it’s easy to apply and doesn’t make the baby want to start crying. In cosmetics, it’s often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities.The main concern with nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbed into the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin). It's definitely one of the best, or probably even the best option out there for sun protection available worldwide. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. We are two friends living on opposite coasts (Brooklyn, New York and Santa Monica, California) that share a passion for living a minimal, zero waste lifestyle and on a mission to help others do the same. Although, there isn’t as much product in the tube it does work and easier to apply to a toddler who is always on the go. From a dermatologist-recommended brand, the SPF 50 sunscreen with zinc oxide is hypoallergenic, free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, and dyes, and suitable for daily use on face and body. Living in Florida and having autoimmune diseases I use sunscreen daily and I’m definitely going to switch to this stick!I really enjoyed testing Aveeno® Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 because it's easy to apply and as the name mentions, this did not irritate my sensitive skin! At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters).

As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Its protection is very good between 290 - 350 nm (UVB and UVA II range), and less good at 350-400 nm (UVA I) range. But its real superpower is being an outstanding solvent for hard to solubilize sunscreen agents (that is most of the chemical sunscreen filters) making it an excellent emollient choice in high SPF products. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a. Context: As a mom with a young toddler, it seems I am constantly reapplying sunscreen while he runs away from me.

It has a high melting point (58-100 C) and it is used mainly in stick type products, such as lip balms to keep the product nice and solid. S. Board Certified Dermatologists who are not currently supported by an Aveeno® brand representative.This gentle mineral sunscreen can be used on both face and body to form a protective barrier on top of the skin that absorbs and scatters UVA and UVB rays for superior sun protection. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.