Ingredient

Mineral Sunscreen Filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide)

Physical UV filters that sit on the skin's surface and physically reflect and scatter UVA and UVB radiation.

  • Best for

    Sensitive Skin + Melasma

  • Best to

    Protect + Defend + Prevent

  • Protection

    Broad-Spectrum UVA + UVB

  • Use

    AM, Daily + Reapply

Mineral Sunscreen Filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide)

What is it

What are Mineral Sunscreen Filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide)?

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the two FDA-approved mineral (physical) UV filters available in sunscreen. Mineral filters work by physically reflecting and scattering UVA and UVB radiation away from the skin. Zinc oxide provides the broadest spectrum coverage of any single UV filter, protecting across UVA1, UVA2, and UVB. Titanium dioxide adds additional UVB and short-UVA protection. Together, they create comprehensive full-spectrum coverage that is non-irritating and photostable.

MDAiRE ingredient benefits image — sourced from sunscreen

Benefits

What do Mineral Sunscreen Filters do for your skin?

Key actions include:

  • Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection through physical reflection and scattering
  • Photostable - does not break down or lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight
  • Non-irritating and appropriate for the most reactive and sensitive skin types
  • Tinted formulas with iron oxides provide visible light protection for melasma-prone skin
  • Supports skin health by preventing collagen breakdown, pigmentation, and UV-induced aging
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How to use

How do Mineral Sunscreen Filters fit your routine?

Mineral SPF is always the final step of your morning routine, applied after serums and moisturizer. Use approximately a half-teaspoon for full face coverage and reapply every two hours during prolonged sun exposure. Tinted mineral options offer additional visible light protection, important for those managing melasma.

Who should use it

Who should use Mineral Sunscreen Filters?

Ideal for sensitive, melasma-prone, reactive, and post-procedure skin. Also the recommended choice during pregnancy. Daily SPF application is non-negotiable for all skin types.

Formulated with

MDAiRE products formulated with Mineral Sunscreen Filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide)

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