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There’s long been a debate over whether mineral sunscreen filters are better than chemical ones.
Dr. Yadav says that they’ll also contain hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
The Expert
Dr. Geeta Yadav, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist in Canada.
She is the founder of Facet Dermatology, where she specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
What’s The Difference Between Mineral & Chemical Sunscreen?
“[They] can be used by everyone, including infants as young as six months.
Here are the best mineral sunscreens for your body:
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Best Mineral Body Sunscreen Under $10:Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 60+
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Best Prestige Mineral Body Sunscreen:COOLA Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Best Mineral Body Sunscreen With Ceramides:CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
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Best Mineral Sunscreen Mist:Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
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Best Mineral Body Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin & Babies:Mustela SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
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The sunscreen also contains soothing bisabolol and vitamin E to provide more moisturizing and skin-protecting benefits.
Sunscreen Ingredients:Titanium Dioxide, Zinc OxideOther Beneficial Ingredients:Bisabolol, Vitamin EWater-Resistant:YesSize:3 oz.
Relevant Review:“I have an extreme sunscreen allergy.
Typically, anything with SPF will swell my face and body up like a balloon.
I can wear this with no irritation.
I use this on my face and body when we go to the beach.
And its not nano zinc, so it is actually reef safe.
Sunscreen Ingredients:Titanium Dioxide, Zinc OxideOther Beneficial Ingredients:Hyaluronic Acid, CeramidesWater-Resistant:NoSize:5 oz.
Relevant Review:“This is the best mineral sunscreen I have been able to find.
It has moisturizing ingredients in it and it is not greasy.
Its easier to rub in than a lot of mineral sunscreens, and it hasnt irritated my skin whatsoever.
No scent either, so perfect for daily use.
Relevant Review:“Don’t hesitate to buy if you’ve been looking for a mineral spray.
Rubs in better than any mineral cream I’ve used.
Sunscreen Ingredients:Zinc OxideOther Beneficial Ingredients:Glycerin, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic AcidWater-Resistant:YesSize:3.38 oz.
Relevant Review:“Our son has eczema and most sunblocks give him a reaction.
This sunblock was easy to spread, no white residue and no reaction on his skin.
Also, he is a redhead, so very fair, and didnt get burned.
Sunscreen Ingredients:Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, OctisalateOther Beneficial Ingredients:Vitamin EWater-Resistant:YesSize:3 oz.
Best of all, no white cast and seems to melt/disappear right into the skin.
Absolutely no irritation or anything- can’t even feel it on my skin.
Love that it is such a high SPF with no whitecast or irritation.
Happy to have found my new holy grail of SPF!
Expert:
Dr. Geeta Yadav, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology
