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. I don’t know if I’ll get in the water again with this one, but it will definitely be great for everyday terrestrial use. Another advantage of squalane is that it is pretty much compatible with all skin types and skin conditions.

It supports our skin’s barrier by encouraging other skin care actives to work while moisturising and nourishing 20 times more than your typical oil. It's claimed to have great odour, thermal and oxidation stability and is great for the stabilization of pigments and mineral particles in oils and solvents. I feel confident enough to wear it beneath tinted moisturizer or foundation, even in the hot Hawaii summer weather.

I love that this sunscreen is paraben- and fragrance-free, all while using mineral-based ingredients for UV absorption instead of chemical agents. They are good friends because ethylhexylglycerin can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. It is part of the popular emulsifier trade named Olivem 1000 that is well-known for generating biomimetic liquid crystal structures.

It often comes to the formula coupled with Cetearyl Olivate and the two together help water and oil to blend (emulsifier). After living with a chronic illness, I'm extra cautious about the beauty and cleaning products I use in an effort to reduce endocrine system overload. A natural polymer (big molecules from repeated subunits) that is harvested from the Acacia tree in the sub-Saharan region in Africa. So all in all, this is actually one of the best mineral sunscreens I've tried to date, and the fact that it's readily available via Sephora is a big plus as well. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.INCI is a list of the standardized and internationally accepted names used in the declaration of ingredients on cosmetic and personal care products. The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicer and even broader spectrum protection. Zinc Oxide, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ethyl Ferulate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Lecithin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Isostearic Acid.

Most of what we wrote about Titanium Dioxide is also true for Zinc Oxide so we will focus here on the differences. What Else You Need to Know: This powerful, invisible, broad-spectrum, mineral SPF 30 PA +++ protects all skin tones like you’ve never seen—literally. It’s not a straight up mineral sunscreen, though, like my all-time fave — the Solara Suncare Time Traveler. I picked up the Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 a few weeks ago and only just now started getting into it.Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Helps sunscreen glide effortlessly onto skin while weightlessly locking in long-lasting moisture. The item may be missing its original packaging, or the original packaging has been opened or is no longer sealed. For your specific case, always consult your medical professiona such as dermatologist, physician, pharmacist, or health care provider - please read our medical disclaimer for more information.