Mystic Moments | Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano) 100g Pure & Natural Vegan GMO Free

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Smijs, T. G., & Pavel, S. (2011). Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness. Nanotechnology, Science and Applications, 4, 95–112. https://doi.org/10.2147/nsa.s19419 Be sure to stay away from citrus essential oils as they can be photosensitive. Some of my favorite essential oils to add are lavender and peppermint.

Environmental Working Group. (2020). EWG’s 14th annual guide to sunscreens. https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/executive-summary/. Accessed 26 Mar 2021. Contains 30-plant based ingredients, including Babo Botanicals’ Exclusive Organic Nutri-Soothe™ Herbal Blend, rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants. Composed of 98% plant-based ingredients, this product is clinically proven to soothe your little one’s diaper area and relieve irritation and redness. One 2012 study measured the amount of zinc nanoparticles in human volunteers who applied zinc oxide sunscreen two times a day for five days in a row. The result was less than .01% of zinc entering the bloodstream. Another study sponsored by the FDA and European Union found that neither zinc oxide nor titanium dioxide nanoparticles penetrate the skin. What is Non-Nano Zinc Oxide?

Badger Sunscreens use zinc oxide as their only active ingredient

Dr. Akhavan is a fan of this 100 percent mineral-based sunscreen—which uses a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—and recommends it to all of his patients, especially those with acne-prone skin. “It feels super lightweight and has anti-inflammatory niacinamide added into the formula, as well,” he says. Contains Bloomeffects Proprietary Tulip Complex: rich in antioxidants, natural moisturizing factors, and amino acids Making your own sunscreen is something you will need to do your own research on and make your own informed decision as to what is best for your exact situation. ESSENTIAL OILS SUNSCREEN

Butt, S. T., & Christensen, T. (2000). Toxicity and phototoxicity of chemical sun filters. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 91(1–3), 283–286. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a033219 This product is also safe to use on your little one from birth. And the natural ingredients make it perfect for people with sensitive skin! SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Spray You do have the option of adding essential oils to your homemade sunscreen if you want. Several essential oils can benefit the skin, and they will add a lovely scent.

Do dermatologists recommend mineral sunscreen?

Depending on where you travel, non-nano zinc oxide might be the only legal form of sunscreen you can even use on vacation! Nanoparticles May Sound Scary, But They’re Nothing New In fact, a study found trace amounts of at least one sunscreen chemical in the breast milk of 76.5% of the women they tested.

Zimmerman, J. B., & Anastas, P. T. (2015). Toward substitution with no regrets. Science, 347(6227), 1198–1199. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa0812 The performance of a small-molecule based sunscreen could be influenced by the presence of ZnO particles either via intentional mixing in hybrid sunscreens (containing both small-molecule and mineral UV-filters) or through incidental mixing when cosmetics and/or different sunscreens are used in combination. While metal oxide particles have been documented to generate ROS and induce small-molecule degradation [ 15, 16, 17], little attention has been paid to how this may affect sunscreen toxicity. To investigate this, one small-molecule based UV-filter mixture was examined with two different sizes of ZnO particles added. Of the five small-molecule-based mixtures examined in this work, mixture 1 was the most representative of current commercial formulations, with relevance in both the US and EU markets, so we used this mixture as the model for studies with ZnO particles.

Some people may shy away from mineral sunscreen because most leave a white residue on the skin. Not this one! Our mineral sunscreen is lightweight and sheer. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). Part 352—Sunscreen drug products for over-the-counter human use. In C FR-Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Silver Spring. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=352. Accessed 4 Aug 2021. The UV–Vis data collected on mixtures 1–5 show that these mixtures exhibit little photodegradation despite containing avobenzone, which is known to undergo photolysis individually [ 20, 30]. These findings suggest that the small-molecule based formulas available commercially, which were the basis for the formulas studied here, are formulated with ratios of ingredients that minimize photodegradation. The presence of octocrylene in each of the five mixtures may have had a significant stabilizing effect, thus hindering photolysis [ 28]. We did not initially anticipate octocrylene would be this influential because past work has shown that even when adequately stabilized, a modest amount of photolysis still occurs (e.g. ~ 16% for avobenzone in the presence of octocrylene) [ 20]. However, it is difficult to draw direct comparisons when all other references use highly varied irradiation conditions and solvents.