SUNSCREEN. SCIENCE. SKIN.

what you

need to know

MINERAL SUNSCREENS 101

Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, UVA, oh my. What does all this mean?

Let’s get back to the basics.

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Chemicals = Absorb

Minerals = Reflect

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Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide

are safe minerals

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Minerals are wayyy better

for sensitive skin!

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Our mineral sunscreens

are always reef safe

Read more about reef safety and sunscreen ban information for Hawaii and US Virgin Islands.

INGREDIENT SAFETY

Don’t just take our word for it... check out what the FDA has to say.

zinc oxide + titanium dioxide

are the only 2 ingredients that are recognized as safe and effective by the FDA.

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PRO TIP:

Be sure to check your labels! Look for only Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide listed under “Active Ingredients”.

Bonus if your sunscreen carries the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal.

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BUT...NOT ALL MINERALS

ARE CREATED EQUAL

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average protection

Standard mineral sunscreens provide basic protection.

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superior protection

Preferred mineral sunscreens provide total protection against multiple causes of skin damage.

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your skin goes through a LOT, daily

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UVA/UVB

These rays contribute to aging & burning.

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BLUE LIGHT—YOUR PHONES WILL GETCHA!

Light from the sun & devices can cause brown spots

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INFRARED RADIATION

Invisible wavelengths of heat causing sagging skin & wrinkles

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POLLUTION, YUCK!

Major offender which can cause pre-mature aging.

PHYSICIANS TRUST FORMULAS THAT

ARE BACKED BY SCIENCE AND DATA.

How We

Do It

What happens when a mineral is
exposed to Sun + Pollution?

The absorption of energy creates free radicals within a mineral particle, requiring a coating to decrease the impact.

Free Radicals

Other Mineral Actives
with Standard Coating

Standard mineral coatings do not provide complete coverage of the particle. Gaps in the coating allow free radicals to escape and attack healthy cells.

Other Minerals

EnviroScreen™ Mineral Actives
with Triple Coating

Our unique, patented multifunctional coating provides triple-layer coverage of the mineral particle. This impermeable shield inhibits free radicals from attacking healthy skin cells.

EnviroScreen Minerals

How We

Prove IT

The Only Proven Solution for
Both Sun + Pollution

With its proprietary multifunctional coating, EnviroScreen™ Technology offers the only known UV protective actives with proven anti-pollution and antioxidant-boosting properties.

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When tested under the effects of UV and pollution, EnviroScreen™ Technology actives demonstrated a 65% reduction in free radical formation, versus mineral actives with a standard coating, as measured by Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) method

Fewer Free Radicals Formed After
Exposure to UV + Pollution

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did you know?

Antioxidants degrade quickly once exposed to sunlight. That’s why many antioxidants serums come in dark bottles.

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EnviroScreen™ actives are clinically proven to protect antioxidants from degradation, boosting free radical quenching power by 200%-500%

Comparison of Antioxidant
Protection Ability

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TRUSTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS

I like the Colorescience Sunforgettable brush. It is easy to apply every two hours because it is a powder that doubles as an SPF. Perfect for touch-ups and protection!

— Mona Gohara, MD, Vice President of the Women’s Dermatologic Society

Recognized in the Media

...carry a stick or a powder formulation for facial touch-ups-try Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF50

— O Magazine, October 2019

Loved by Customers

I apply this product over my moisturizer during my AM routine. It is very hydrating, does not leave blotchy spots, glides on flawlessly. This is perfect if you hate when products stick into fine lines. Perfect for an "all natural" look, I'm in love!

— Emily

TRUSTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection sunscreen is a mainstay of our sun protection routine not only in the summer, but year round.

— YARDY TSE, MD, CALIFORNIA SKIN INSTITUTE

RECOGNIZED IN THE MEDIA

If you’re looking for a cruelty-free, invisible, grab-and-go type of sunscreen, this is it-literally. It’s so light you won’t even know you have it on, yet it’s packed with the highest concentration of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide…it not only provides UVA and UVB protection, but also defends skin from pollution and both blue and infrared light.

— ASK MEN

LOVED BY CUSTOMERS

I love how easy it is to just throw this in my bag and have sun protection. The powder keeps me looking fresh while giving me protection at this same time!

— MELISSA

TRUSTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS

The unique antioxidants in the products help to combat free radicals and the smooth application means my patients actually want to wear these sunscreens.

— VICKI RAPAPORT, MD, RAPAPORT DERMATOLOGY OF BEVERLY HILLS

RECOGNIZED IN THE MEDIA

This SPF formula is non-chemical, making it ideal for all faces.

— SOUTHERN LIVING

LOVED BY CUSTOMERS

This sheer formula goes further than just protecting against UV rays: it also offers blue-light and infrared radiation protection to keep your skin ultra-healthy

— HARPER’S BAZAAR

TRUSTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS

As a pediatric dermatologist, Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection brushes are one of my favorite products. The brushes are great for kids because they are quick to apply and the sunscreen doesn't get in their eyes.

— BRANDIE METZ, MD, PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY OF ORANGE COUNTY

RECOGNIZED IN THE MEDIA

..carry a stick or a powder formulation for facial touch-ups-try Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF50

— O MAGAZINE, OCTOBER 2019

LOVED BY CUSTOMERS

With this sunscreen I never need makeup. It makes my life easier, and it protects me. It contains the best ingredients for my skin that makes me very happy. I recommend it!

— LEIDY

DON’T WORRY,

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

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