Editor’s Tip: This pediatrician-approved formula is the perfect sunscreen for the whole family, including babies.
Main Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Vitamin E | Coloring: No | Target Audience: Everyone | type: mineral
FAQ
What are the benefits of using sunscreen for sensitive skin?
As mentioned above, if you have sensitive skin, it may be difficult to find a sunscreen that doesn’t irritate you from the common irritants found in chemical sunscreens. In that case, you may want to try a mineral sunscreen, which may be gentler on your skin.
Even if you’re not sensitive every Depending on the type of chemicals in a chemical sunscreen, it can be complicated to know which ones will irritate your skin. [kind of] I don’t know what kind of product it is or what chemicals it contains. [because] A formula usually has up to four [photoprotective chemicals]” says the board-certified dermatologist. Corey L. HartmanM.D., Founder Skin Wellness Dermatology Mineral sunscreens in Birmingham, Alabama no Chemicals address the underlying problem. Moreover, as cosmetic chemist Ginger King once said: charm Mineral sunscreens are said to be less likely to clog pores.
Another consideration: “Avoid mineral sunscreens with added parabens, phthalates, or fragrances, which can cause skin irritation, redness, and inflammation,” says Joel Lamb, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and supervising physician at Ever/Body. Lesson learned: Always read the ingredients list, especially since some sunscreens are physically added in hybrid formulas. and Chemical UV filter.
What is the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens?
Dr Lam points out that mineral sunscreens are gentler on the skin and offer high SPF protection even for sensitive skin. “Physical sunscreens (minerals) work by reflecting UV rays away from the skin,” Dr Lam says. Conversely, sunscreens that use chemical filters: Absorb It blocks the sun’s rays instead of reflecting them off your skin.
Mineral-based products include mineral Filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are typically gentler on the skin than chemical alternatives. “Mineral sunscreens don’t irritate the eyes like chemical ones do,” he says. Plus, because mineral sunscreens are photostable, you don’t need to apply them as often as chemical alternatives, according to a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. Hadley KingMaryland.
Meet Our Experts
- Shari MulkbeinNew York City-based Board Certified Dermatologist, MD
- Hadley KingA board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.
- Joel LambMD, Board Certified Dermatologist, Ever/Bodies A teaching physician based in Hicksville, New York
- Marisa GarshickMD, Board Certified Dermatologist MDCS Dermatology New York City
- Margarita LlorisBoard-certified Dermatologist, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in Hackensack, New Jersey
- Shereen IdrisIdris Skincare is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of New York City-based Idris Skincare.
- Cosmetic chemist Ginger King
- Corey L. HartmanM.D., Board Certified Dermatologist, Skin Wellness Dermatology Birmingham, Alabama
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