In general, zinc oxide sunscreen is a type of product that uses the natural mineral zinc as a main active ingredient. Here at Colorescience we use another natural mineral, zinc oxide, in our sun protection products. This includes the brush on sunscreens as well as the cream formulas. These two mineral ingredients form a physical barrier on top of the skin that actually reflects harmful radiation from the sun, in contrast to chemical-based sunscreens that merely absorb and dissipate the radiation.

Because it acts as a physical barrier on top of the skin instead of penetrating the skin, it also means you are not introducing unnecessary toxins to your body. This is important because anything that penetrates the skin can cause reactions within the body, depending on which particular ingredients are used in the product.

It is also important to note that past forms of sunscreen with zinc oxide were prone to leaving unsightly marks on the skin while wearing it. Our products are much less likely to do that. In fact, our Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield gives you SPF 50 protection while remaining virtually invisible by blending in with your natural skin tone. It's also lightweight so you don't feel like you're wearing sunscreen at all.