Sun Protection Ingredients
4UV radiation causes 80-90% of visible skin aging. Sunscreen is the single most important anti-aging product. Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) physically block UV, while chemical filters absorb UV energy and release it as heat. Both are effective when applied at adequate amounts.
Titanium Dioxide
A mineral sunscreen filter that provides excellent UVB protection but less complete UVA coverage than zinc oxide. Often combined with zinc oxide in mineral sunscreens for comprehensive coverage. Titanium dioxide has a more elegant cosmetic feel than zinc oxide (less white cast, lighter texture) while maintaining the safety advantages of mineral filters.
Titanium Dioxide
A mineral UV filter that provides excellent UVB and UV-A II protection. Often used alongside zinc oxide in mineral sunscreens — zinc oxide covers the full UV range while titanium dioxide boosts UVB protection. Titanium dioxide provides a more elegant (less white cast) finish than zinc oxide alone but does not protect against long-wave UVA (UVA-I). Best used in combination with zinc oxide for complete protection.
Zinc Oxide
The gold standard mineral (physical) sunscreen filter. Zinc oxide provides the broadest spectrum UV protection of any single ingredient, covering the entire UVA and UVB range. It works by physically reflecting and scattering UV photons rather than absorbing them (though new research shows it also absorbs some UV energy). It is the only sunscreen filter generally recognized as safe for all ages, including infants.
Zinc Oxide
A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays by physically reflecting and absorbing UV radiation. Zinc oxide is the only single ingredient that provides true broad-spectrum protection across the entire UV range. It is also anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing — making it ideal for acne-prone, sensitive, and rosacea-prone skin. The gold standard mineral sunscreen ingredient.