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Non-nano zinc oxide gives you broad spectrum SPF30 in a cream that moisturises while it protects. One tin does face and body, for adults and children alike.
- Broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, blocking 97% of UVB rays
- Non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral filter rather than a chemical one
- Antioxidant rich, helping prevent photoageing and sunspots
- Fragrance free, so less chance of a reaction in the sun
- Water resistant for 40 minutes
- Aluminium tin you can reuse and then recycle
Sun cream is something you put on every day in summer, so it should do more than block UV. This one is built as a moisturiser first. It hydrates as it protects, and the antioxidants help defend against pollution, infrared and blue light as well as sunlight.
The filter is non-nano zinc oxide. It sits on the surface of the skin and reflects UV rather than being absorbed, which is why it suits sensitive skin and why it is reef safe. There are no fragrances and no preservatives. Fragrance is a common cause of reactions during sun exposure, so leaving it out matters more here than in most products.
It spreads more easily than most mineral creams and goes transparent once rubbed in, rather than leaving the white cast people expect from zinc.
COSMOS certified and made in Spain. The tin is aluminium, so there is no plastic to dispose of.
How to use
Apply before sun exposure and give it a minute to settle. Reapply frequently, especially after bathing or during sweaty activities. Reapplication is required after 40 minutes of swimming. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Keep the tin somewhere cool in hot weather. The cream firms up when cold and softens in heat, which is normal for a natural formula with no stabilisers.
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, *Cocos Nucifera Oil, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, *Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, *Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Oryzanol, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid.
(*) Ingredients coming from organic farming
What these do
- Zinc oxide: the mineral UV filter, reflecting UVA and UVB from the surface of the skin
- Coconut oil and sweet almond oil: moisturise and help the cream spread
- Organic aloe vera and calendula: calm skin that has had sun on it
- Oryzanol: a rice bran antioxidant that helps defend against free radicals
- Silica: keeps the texture light rather than greasy
- Tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate: vitamins E and C, antioxidants that keep the oils fresh
Why we love this brand
Sol de Ibiza make mineral sunscreen and little else. Every product uses non-nano zinc oxide rather than chemical filters, skips fragrance and preservatives, and ships in metal or compostable card instead of plastic. COSMOS certification means the organic content is independently checked rather than just claimed.