What it is
Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 is a sunscreen for babies and children. The zinc oxide-based UV filter immediately protects the skin, causing minimal risk of skin irritation.
How it works
The zinc oxide-based UV filter puts a protective layer on the skin that reflects the sun's rays. As a result, it immediately and effectively protects against UVA and UVB radiation. Added natural oils facilitate application and moisturise the skin.
What's in and what's out
Naïf Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 does not contain ingredients such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone. These ingredients should be avoided. Instead, the sunscreen contains zinc oxide: a natural ingredient that puts a protective layer on the skin that reflects the sun's rays.
To ensure the SPF of the sunscreen, we have added a "booster" made from bis-ethylhexylhexyl methoxyphenyl triazine. This is a new generation of UV filter that does not penetrate the skin, but remains on the surface of the skin, making it safe to use even on the most sensitive skin. And, of course, it's planet-friendly. If you want to find out more about our new UV filter, see the UV filter section below.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, decyl oleate, zinc oxide, hydrogenated vegetable oil, caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, dextrin palmitate, cococaprylate/caprylate caprate, triheptanoin, Ricinus Communis seed oil, Bis-ethylhexylhexylmethoxyphenol-methoxyphenyl triazine, Cocos Nucifera oil, polyhydroxystearic acid, perfume, allantoin, tocopherol, palmitic acid, Helianthus Annuus seed oil, oryzanol, bisabolol, pongamol.
How to use
Shake the sunscreen well before use. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen evenly over the body and face before the child goes out in the sun. Don't forget the ears (and behind them), hands (and between the fingers) and neck, as these areas are often neglected.
This sunscreen offers instant protection! Reapply every two hours and after swimming for optimal protection.
Remember that zinc oxide, sun and water can dehydrate the skin. To avoid drying out your skin, we've added natural oils to our sunscreen. Noticing dry patches? After a day in the sun, be sure to rehydrate your skin with an after-sun cream or nourishing cream.
Our tip: Keep babies and children out of the sun as much as possible.
UV filter What about UV filters?
UV filters generally fall into two categories: mineral and chemical. However, we prefer to call them mineral and non-mineral. A mineral UV filter is derived from a natural ingredient and adds a protective layer to the skin, while a non-mineral UV filter is made in a laboratory and penetrates the skin. Most sunscreen brands use non-mineral filters, but in recent years these filters have gained a poor reputation. Some of these lab-made UV filters contain ingredients that have been shown to be harmful to (sensitive) skin or the environment. That is why it is better to avoid the ingredients listed below:
- octinoxate
- octocrylene
- oxybenzone
- avobenzone
- homosalate
- butyl octyl salicylate
But there is good news too, as a new generation of non-mineral UV filters has emerged and studies have shown that they do not harm marine life!
"Naïf believes in good care and protection, but not at the expense of our planet. That's why we add the mineral zinc oxide to all our sunscreens. Zinc oxide puts a protective layer on the skin that reflects the sun's rays and protects against UVA and UVB radiation. It does not penetrate the skin and provides direct protection. However, too much zinc oxide can dry out the skin.
To achieve the required SPF, zinc oxide is usually combined with a booster. Until now, we have been using a natural one, extracted from pongamia seeds, but now we have added a second booster to our modified formula. This booster requires less zinc oxide for maximum protection and minimal chance of irritated skin. The booster is made from a new generation UV filter: bis-ethylhexylhexyl methoxyphenyl triazine. This UV filter does not penetrate the skin, but protects it from the surface, and has been shown in studies to be harmless to marine life. It is one of the safest UV filters!
The UV filter bis-ethylhexyl methoxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is already used in the Netherlands, but its combination with our mineral zinc oxide filter is unique! By combining a zinc oxide UV filter and a booster, we can provide the highest quality SPF so you and your family can enjoy the sun safely.
What makes Naif special
"At Naïf, we want to help all parents to take good care of their children and the world they grow up in. We do this by making products that have a lower environmental impact. "Naïf products include:
- Naturaland plant-based ingredients
- Free from SLES, microplastics and 26 common allergens
- Dermatologically tested, cruelty-free and vegan.
