The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicer and even broader spectrum protection. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. It is also used as a water repellent additive and to reduce the tackiness and stickiness of other ingredients. It's a physical (or inorganic) sunscreen that has a lot in common with fellow inorganic sunscreen Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) but a couple of things make it superior even to TiO2.

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin. With a thinner skin and a developing natural protection system, a baby's skin needs special protection from the sun and irritating chemicals. INCI is a list of the standardized and internationally accepted names used in the declaration of ingredients on cosmetic and personal care products. Free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes and irritating chemicals, it’s safe for use on baby’s sensitive skin and has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. Other than that, salt also works as an emulsion stabilizer in water-in-oil emulsions, that is when water droplets are dispersed in the outer oil (or silicone) phase.One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. We wrote more about nanoparticles and the concerns around them here, but the gist is that if nanoparticles were absorbed into the skin that would be a reason for legitimate health concerns. This baby zinc sunscreen is made with a unique tear-free formula so it won’t sting eyes and is free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes and irritating chemicals.

my moisturizer already has 30 spf, and I apply power every few hours for shininess that also has 30 spf). It's very thick so it's not runny at all but the times it did get in our eyes it didn't sting AT ALL! With a thinner skin and a developing natural protection system, a baby’s skin needs special protection from the sun and irritating chemicals. At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol. Free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes and irritating chemicals, its safe for use on babys sensitive skin and has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.

Please refer to the ingredients list on the product packaging for the most accurate list of ingredients. Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.

We vacation in the Caribbean frequently and were SO annoyed with every sunblock running into the eyes and stinging.As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive).

Free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and irritating chemicals, this sunscreen lotion is gentle on baby’s sensitive skin. It protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I almost uniformly, and is considered to be the broadest range sunscreen available today.

I apply ceraV first kind of a coating of protection and a layer making it easier to remove the Baby free 50. No, I am not an infant, but it is the only sun protection product I have found that does not burn my eyes (I am able to apply it around my eyes) as well as on my face daily and prevents me from sun damage. The tear-free formula contains Purescreen Technology that helps absorb, reflect, and scatter dangerous sunrays. I make sure that I apply it about 30 minutes before I leave the house (as smoothly as possible) so that I don't look ghost-like.