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Mineral Sunscreen

Made with naturally derived ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, our mineral sunscreen is lightweight, effective, and Hawaii Act 104 compliant (which means it’s made without oxybenzone and octinoxate).

Original Sunscreen vs. Mineral Sunscreen: Talk to me.

Well, Mineral uses physical active ingredients (Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide) to create a sunscreen barrier on the skin that blocks UV rays by absorbing and reflecting them away from the skin (absorbs ~90%+ of UV rays, reflects ~5%+). Non-Miner

Why does mineral sunscreen make me look like a ghost?

Because the active ingredients in mineral sunscreens are naturally white, they don't fully absorb into the skin. If you want another option, check out our Tinted Mineral Sunscreen or our Non-Mineral Original collection.

I have oily skin, what sunscreen would you recommend for me?

Those with oily skin love our Tinted Mineral Face Lotion or Non-Tinted Mineral Face Lotion, which provide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 protection and glide on like butter, leaving a matte finish on our skin. Our Mineral Sprays and Lotions are also great for

Hold up. What happened to the scent of your Mineral Line!?

We got a lot of requests for a Fragrance Free Mineral sunscreen option. So, we made one. And while we know you might miss the scented version, we absolutely love this formula and think you will too.