Mineral
Sunscreens
Caring for your skin begins with protecting it from the sun with a broad-spectrum sunblock. Sun damage goes beyond a temporary sunburn. It can lead to multiple skin concerns, such as wrinkles and other signs of premature aging, melasma, sunspots, and even skin cancer. Using a hydrating mineral sunscreen with naturally-occurring minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide can help form a protective barrier on your skin's surface, reflecting harmful UVA and UVB rays, without irritating sensitive skin.
CeraVe has multiple effective mineral sunscreen options that not only help protect against sun damage, but also contain three essential ceramides that work together to lock in moisture and help restore the skin’s protective barrier—along with other ingredients that help hydrate, calm, and soothe. Explore our best mineral sunscreens for face and body, water-resistant sunscreen sticks for easy touch-ups, as well as formulas made specifically for babies.
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Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for Face & Body
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Homosalate 6% ................................................................... Sunscreen Octisalate 5% ...................................................................... Sunscreen Octocrylene 5% ................................................................... Sunscreen Zinc oxide 7%...................................................................... Sunscreen INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: water, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, propanediol, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, niacinamide, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, steareth-20, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, sorbitan isostearate, carbomer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, triethyl citrate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, chlorphenesin, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, citric acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, polyhydroxystearic acid, polysorbate 60, benzoic acid Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (5.5%), Zinc Oxide (10%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Silica, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, P-Anisic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (9%), Zinc Oxide (7%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. (For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Body Lotion
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (9%), Zinc Oxide (7%) Inactive ingredients: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. (For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide (5%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol,Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. (For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).View Product Details
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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide (5%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-8 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Aluminum Hydroxide,Palmitic Acid Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. (For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).View Product Details
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Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6%), Zinc Oxide (4.7%) Inactive Ingredients: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Paraffin, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Polyethylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Ceramide 1, Cholesterol, Phytosphyngosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyhydrostearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, BHT, Carbomer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use. (For refilled products in the store, the most up to date list of ingredients should be obtained locally after refill of the product on the point of sale).View Product Details
FAQ
Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about mineral sunscreen below.
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What Is Mineral Sunscreen?
Mineral sunscreen is made from naturally-occurring minerals, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It creates a barrier between your skin and the sunlight, and reflects damaging UVA and UVB rays away from your skin to protect it.
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How Long Does Mineral Sunscreen Last?
Mineral sunscreen should be applied 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapplied every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. The FDA requires that all sunscreen products have a shelf-life of at least three years.1
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How Much Mineral Sunscreen Should I Apply to My Face?
Follow the directions on your product packaging to see how much mineral sunscreen to apply to your face. Generally, you should use about a nickel-sized amount. Use enough mineral sunscreen to fill a shot glass to cover your entire face and body.
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How To Apply Mineral Sunscreen
The directions on your product label will tell you how to apply your mineral sunscreen, whether it’s a lotion, stick, or spray. And don’t forget to apply mineral sunscreen to your ears, hands, and tops of your hands, feet, and head. It’s also important to apply a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher to your lips.
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References
- “Is Sunscreen From Last Year Still Good? When Does Sunscreen Expire?” Mayo Clinic, 23 May 2019.