Mineral Sunscreens: Your Questions Answered by Experts

No skincare routine is complete without sunscreen. Protect your skin from harmful UVB and UVA rays with these ultralight, 100% mineral formulas.

What's the difference between mineral sunscreen and regular?

Mineral sunscreens work by forming a ‘shield’ on top of the skin, helping to deflect the sun’s rays. Meanwhile, chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the skin. They help turn UV radiation into dispersed heat. 

Which mineral-based sunscreen is best?

Eryfotona Actinica is an SPF 50+ 100% mineral sunscreen offering broad spectrum protection. It uses zinc oxide to protect the skin from the sun. And, unlike some mineral sun protection creams, it melts into the skin with no oily or greasy finish. Eryfotona Ageless is an ultralight tinted mineral sunscreen providing SPF 50 broad spectrum protection. The versatile tint helps skin look more even in tone. Find out which Eryfotona sunscreen is best for you with our Product Finder  

Is mineral sunscreen really better than chemical?

Many dermatologists recommend using mineral sunscreens with active ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide and zinc sunscreen formulas are generally suitable for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin. 

Our unique Eryfotona mineral sunscreens protect skin from sun damage as a sunscreen, but in addition, help to repair existing sun damage in the skin through the use of DNA Repairsomes®.

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