![]() This is a very personal choice and depends on a lot of things such as how much time you’ll be spending outdoors in direct sunlight as well as your skin tone and tolerance of the sun. These are always synthetic, which is why we choose to use Zinc Oxide to provide natural sun protection. These are various chemicals that absorb high energy UV radiation and re-emit it as low radiation. It’s also responsible for the colour in Australia’s red, fertile soils. The Iron Oxide in our formula gives the cream its tint and also helps it blend in nicely to the skin. We use a special type of Zinc Oxide that is made here in Australia that is dispersed within Jojoba Oil which helps make it clear and non-greasy. Yes, Zinc Oxide would normally be white on the skin. The second type is "UV Filters" that absorb high energy UV radiation and emit low energy radiation. Firstly, natural sunscreens that use Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide as a physical barrier that reflect UVA and UVB away. ![]() (The other way to look at this is that SPF 15 allows 6% of UV through, while SPF 30 allows 3%, so a reduction of 50%. The amount of protection, in reality, depends upon both the SPF rating and the thickness or amount which is applied. SPF 15 blocks 94% of UV radiation while SPF 30 blocks 97%, a 3% difference but a lot more ingredients that make higher SPF products feel thicker on the skin. SPF 30 provides protection for 8 hours of sun. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most up-to-date and relevant list of ingredients.Ī higher SPF rating requires a lot more sunscreen chemicals for diminishing returns. Please be aware that the ingredients we use in our formulas may be updated occasionally and therefore vary from time to time. That way you know exactly what's in each one, and can get in touch if you have any more questions. We show all of the ingredients we use in our products on our website, not just the pretty ones. So although we typically like to avoid using anything that we struggle to pronounce, this moisturiser and binder was by far the best way to keep the cream moist, preserved and free from bacteria – 1,2-Hexanediol (Moisturiser), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioner), Tropolone (Skin Soother), Cetyl Phosphate (Emulsifier), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Oleic Acid (Emulsifier).īecause we make our products for our families, we have a strict ingredient philosophy that excludes ingredients like Parabens, Phenoxyethanol and penetration enhancers. ![]() Zinc is very complicated to formulate with as Zinc naturally "clumps", so ingredients have to be used to make sure this doesn’t happen and it’s able to be spread evenly. It’s also for people who like to know what’s in their sunscreen.Īqua (H₂O’s Fancy Name), Zinc Oxide (For Sun Protection), Coco Caprylate (Coconut-Based Conditioner), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate (Olive-Based Emulsifier), Glycerin (Sugar Alcohol), Lecithin (Soy), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxyystearate (Emulsifier), Galactoarabinan (Emulsifier), Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (Emulsifier), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Emulsifier), 1,2-Hexanediol (Moisturiser), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioner), Tropolone (Skin Soother), Cetyl Phosphate (Emulsifier), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Oleic Acid (Emulsifier). Our sunscreen suits people that are sensitive to sunscreen with UV filters, and want a Zinc-based sunscreen that is not greasy. And also all skin types, even for the most sensitive. It’s also suitable for all ages, from babies to adults, and even newborns. Zinc Oxide acts like a reflective umbrella on the skin, reflecting UV rays away. We use Zinc because it’s naturally derived, even if it makes the cream a bit thicker and a little harder to apply. But it was worth it, because we were able to make something we’re proud of and happy to use on ourselves, our family and our loved ones. All of these things took us 4 years of work to achieve. The cream needs to be stable, provide a good reflective film, be naturally preserved etc. Developing a sunscreen with broad spectrum sun protection using only Zinc, without being too greasy is very complicated. We wish making a good sunscreen using only Zinc as the active was as easy as putting Zinc into a moisturiser but it’s not.
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