Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 | The INKEY List

• Only use in your AM skincare routine
• Apply liberally to face and neck as your last step after moisturizing
• If a white residue is visible, this should usually absorb into the skin, allow 2-3 minutes for absorption before applying make-up.
• Use 15 minutes prior to sun exposure.
• Reapply frequently particularly if perspiring, swimming or towelling.

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Store in a cool dry place out of sunlight. Avoid direct contact with eyes. External use only. Keep out of reach of children.

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• 22% non-nano Zinc Oxide helps protect skin from UVA and UVB damage 
• 1% Pollustop® helps protect skin from pollutants and prevent premature skin aging
• 2% Shea Butter complex helps to moisturise and calm skin

WHEN WOULD I USE ON MY ROUTINE? Use as the very last step in your AM routine after your moisturizer.

CAN I LAYER IT WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS? Yes! You can safely use it with all other ingredients during your AM routine. What products should I not layer together? >

HOW DO I LAYER THIS UNDER MAKE UP? We recommend to wait 2-3 minutes before applying makeup. This will give the SPF a chance to fully absorb and settle without leaving any white residue.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE SUNSCREEN? Every day! It should be as second nature as brushing your teeth. Using SPF daily is the not only the best way to help reduce the effects of premature ageing but also an important measure to help protect against health risks posed by sun exposure. Learn more about the importance of SPF >

DO I NEED TO WEAR SUNSCREEN? Sun damage can quickly undo the hard work you’ve put into your skincare routine i.e. when using Retinol, if you are not following up with SPF, it makes retinol use more dangerous than beneficial. Another example, those that are using products that target pigmentation without sun protection – you will not see the full potential of benefits as the sun damage will hinder any results.

WHY DO I NEED TO REAPPLY SUNSCREEN? Most people under apply sunscreen as you need more than you think and people commonly skip a few areas such as neck, eye area, ears – which is why reapplication is recommended because it compensates the initial inadequate amount. Sunscreen also comes off during the day with sweat, when you touch your face, when clothing is rubbed – which is why reapplying is needed.

WHAT IS THE TINT? It is Caramel that’s used to create the tint.

I AM DARK-SKINNED, CAN I USE YOUR SPF? Yes! Our products are for everyone, regardless of your race, gender, age.  

IS IT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN? This is a 100% Mineral sunscreen.

WHAT IS A MINERAL SUNSCREEN? There are only two ingredients that are classified as mineral sunscreens, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Zinc Oxide provides broad spectrum protection.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A MINERAL SUNSCREEN? It comes down to personal choice. Non-mineral sunscreens are often considered more pleasing texturally however they are sometimes not suitable for all skin types and can cause reactions. Zinc Oxide sunscreens are non-irritating make them suitable for all skin types including sensitive. It is also non-comedogenic and a beneficial ingredient for acne and blemish prone skin.  Non-nano Zinc Oxide SPF’s are also reef safe.

HOW DOES MINERAL SUNSCREEN WORK? Zinc Oxide works by both absorbing UV and blocking and refracting UV at different points of the spectrum.

WILL THIS PRODUCT LEAVE A WHITE CAST? Zinc Oxide is a white mineral and there is potential for the product to leave a white residue on the skin, across all skin tones however this may appear more pronounced on darker skin tones. We have taken measures to reduce this and enhance usability by using the least whitening grade of Zinc Oxide and adding a low level non-cosmetic tint to help balance this. This is not to colour match skin tone, but to offset the Zinc and aid blending into the skin.

HOW CAN I AVOID WHITE CAST? A great application tip to avoid any white cast would be applying this SPF in few thin layers and waiting in between each one until the product is sunk in and no longer visible. This way it will not leave a white cast and the application will be thin and smooth.

WHAT ARE THE KEY PROPERTIES OF THIS SPF? It is free from silicone & essential oils. We are proud to say that it's reef safe, cruelty free and vegan friendly.

WHY ISN'T IT OIL FREE? It contains a small percentage of sunflower oil.

WHAT'S THE % OF ZINC? Our SPF30 consists of 22% Zinc.

WHAT IS THE NANO-PARTICLE SIZE? The ZnO dispersion we use doesn’t have a set particle size, but a distribution between 100-1000nm in the shape of a bell curve. However, the average particle size is 350nm.

WHAT IS THE UVA PROTECTION FACTOR? The UVA protection factor is 15.85.

WHAT IS THE UVA/UVB PERCENTAGE RATIO? The UVA/UVB percentage ratio is 51.13%.

PH LEVEL: 7.0-8.0.

WHY ISN'T IT AVAILABLE IN CANADA? In Canada, our product would be classified as a Natural health product, which requires certification to be able to produce. In the US our SPF is classified as an over the counter (OTC) drug, and in UK and EU it’s a cosmetic item; both of which our manufacturer is certified to produce.

IS THIS SAFE TO USE DURING PREGNANCY OR BREASTFEEDING? Yes! You can safely use it when pregnant or breastfeeding. Your guide to pregnancy safe skincare >

IS THIS PRODUCT VEGAN? Yes! This product contains no animal derivatives and is now certified by The Vegan Society.

CAN I USE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? We would suggest you consult with your doctor to be sure.