We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. It’s so thick and white that even we who are used to natural mineral sunscreens dropped our jaws in surprise and dismay! Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. This sunscreen lotion is also free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and irritating chemicals.

Time to be honest with you guys, I haven’t always been the biggest fan of sunscreen, and regrettably, didn’t used to wear sunscreen that much because I didn’t like feeling sticky and greasy. But its real superpower is being an outstanding solvent for hard to solubilize sunscreen agents (that is most of the chemical sunscreen filters) making it an excellent emollient choice in high SPF products.

It is often dissolved in a volatile carrier fluid that evaporates from the skin leaving a nice, flexible film with great water, oil and abrasion resistance, oxygen permeability, and long-lasting cosmetic effect. Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct "Best By" dates for all incoming products. I’m Asian but quite fair and I got a slight white cast from this even after rubbing in thoroughly, which I didn’t mind.

The mineral formula means it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens, so it’s better to use around your eyes and on sensitive skin. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. You’ll find it mostly in products containing SPF, as, according to several manufacturers, it can increase the water resistance and spreadability of UV filters. Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen that features Neutrogena’s breakthrough Purescreen naturally-sourced 100% zinc oxide technology. Plus, it’s mild even on sensitive skin, and it’s free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and irritating chemicals.

A little bit goes a long way in regards to application and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of sun care coverage that a 25 cent amount provides.

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Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating / Immediately after towel drying / At least every 2 hours. Yes but it as manageable, it was bit white / Grey but ever so slightly, nowhere near the Casper lookalike I expected. NEUTROGENA® SHEER ZINC® is a mineral sunscreen powered by PURESCREEN® 100% zinc oxide technology; it provides effective broad-spectrum protection, is non-greasy, and dries clear, so can be used under make-up. Together with the di- and triglyceride of behenic acid, the trio has remarkable gelling properties helping cosmetic chemists to create ultra-soft and non-tacky waterfree gels.