Mineral sunscreens, especially those with an SPF of 30 or higher, provide broad-spectrum sun protection—that is, protection against both UVA and UVB rays
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Your complete guide to mineral sunscreens
Effective and gentle, mineral sunscreens help
keep both your face and body safe in the sun.
What is mineral sunscreen?
Unlike chemical sunscreens, which absorb and filter out harmful UV rays, mineral sunscreens (also called physical sunscreens) use reef-safe active ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to physically block UVA and UVB rays from penetrating the skin. This is why you sometimes see mineral sunscreens called sunblock.
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Dr. Schlessinger’s picks
1. TiZO Ultra Zinc Body & Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 - Tinted
2. EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+
3. La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50
4. SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
5. Revision Skincare Intellishade TruPhysical SPF 45
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Dr. Schlessinger’s advice
"Mineral sunscreens are a must if you are pregnant or if you are in certain areas, such as Hawaii or the Florida Keys, which only allow these sunscreens if you are in the ocean. It also is the best option for babies and young children in my opinion. We are fortunate to have many excellent options at LovelySkin as we scour the earth for the best sunscreens as it is a huge passion for all of us!"
Joel Schlessinger, MD
Board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon
CEO, LovelySkin
Dr. Schlessinger talks sunscreens from his clinic in Omaha, NE
The best sunscreens in 2022 according to a dermatologist
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