Of course! All of our products provide broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Water- and sweat-resistant SPF: Sunscreens that retain their stated SPF value after a certain time (either 40 or 80 minutes) in water or while sweating these SPFs are ideal for active days if an SPF is labeled as water- and/or sweat-resistant, that does not mean it is waterproof, so reapplication is still key water- and sweat-resistant SPFs also need to be reapplied after towel-drying, regardless of how long you were swimming or sweatingĭoes Supergoop! provide broad spectrum protection? Mineral SPF: Also known as “physical” SPF, mineral sunscreen contains 100% mineral actives, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, that sit atop the skin they absorb ~95% of UV rays and reflect back ~5% of UV rays mineral SPFs are usually best for people with sensitive skin, and although they often look like a thicker white paste, some mineral SPFs (like Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30!) can blend into skin with a sheer finishĬhemical SPF: A type of sunscreen that is made of synthetic (organic) ingredients and works by absorbing UV rays and turning them into heat they can be formulated to be completely invisible (like Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40), and are a safe and effective way to protect skin Melanoma: The deadliest form of skin cancer, and one of the most common cancers in the United States - among the top 10 causes of new cancer cases about 1 in 50 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma in their lifetime you can help substantially reduce your risk by applying and reapplying SPF daily Sun damage: What happens to your skin when it goes unprotected from the spectrum of light (UVA rays, UVB rays, blue light and IRA) it typically refers to signs of aging and/or skin cancerĮpidermis: The outermost layer of your skin, where things like sunburns and signs of aging are seenĮczema: A condition that makes your skin dry, red and itchy it’s common in children but can occur at any age mineral SPFs are ideal for those with this condition, as they are formulated with ingredients that are less irritating and sit on top of the skin for kiddos with eczema, try our pediatrician-tested Sunnyscreen that’s specially formulated for babies and toddlers Sunburn: The skin’s visible reaction (in the form of redness or tanning) to extreme ultraviolet exposure indicating that damage has been done the easiest way to avoid sunburn is to wear SPF! Infrared radiation: A type of energy that you can’t see with your eyes but you can feel in the form of heat it comes from the sun and other devices that we encounter daily (like hair dryers) and can lead to skin dehydration and tissue damage our SPFs with infrared protection help to defend your skin against potential infrared damage ![]() ![]() Pollution: Environmental aggressors that can aggravate skin conditions and damage the skin through different mechanisms our SPFs that help filter pollution help to protect skin against these aggressors Blue light: Also known as high energy visible light, this is the light that comes from things like your cell phone or computer (and the sun, too!) and can cause skin damage like hyperpigmentation and dark spots we have a variety of SPFs that help filter blue light to help reduce the appearance of dullness, wrinkles and age spots
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