Face sunscreen SPF 30 – mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide

Sunscreen Face SPF 30 is a mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, based on tallow and jojoba oil. Enriched with sea buckthorn and calendula.  Only six carefully selected ingredients – without perfume or unnecessary additives.  For the whole family.

Sunscreen Face SPF 30  contains the physical sunscreen filter (mineral filter) non-nano Zinc Oxide.  Provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Ærlig sunscreen is made with a few carefully selected ingredients that protect and nourish the skin.

Ingredients: tallow*, non-nano zinc oxide, jojoba oil*, sea buckthorn*, vitamin E, calendula extract*. (*organic)

INCI: Tallow, Zinc Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Why choose Ærlig Sunscreen Face?

• SPF 30 – broad-spectrum protection against UVA + UVB
• Physical sunscreen filter with non-nano zinc oxide
• Developed especially for the face
• Few and carefully selected ingredients
• Without perfume and unnecessary additives
• Produced in Norway by the Ærlig girls

About our ingredients

Our focus is as always simple: few ingredients and high quality. Every ingredient has a function, and we have dropped everything we do not consider necessary.

Tallow from grass-fed cattle – organic

Tallow is the heart of our products. It is naturally rich in fatty acids similar to the skin's own and provides a nourishing base that the skin thrives with. Tallow acts as a protective ingredient that helps the skin retain its own moisture. Tallow also contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are naturally found in the raw material. This makes it a nutrient-rich ingredient that helps keep the skin soft and supple.

Zinc oxide (non-nano)

Zinc oxide is a mineral filter that sits on the surface of the skin and provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. We use  non-nano zinc oxide, which means that the particles are large enough to stay on the surface of the skin without penetrating the skin barrier.

A physical sunscreen filter (such as Zinc Oxide) protects the skin from the outside by reflecting the sun's rays away. This provides immediate protection upon application.  Chemical sunscreen filters must penetrate the skin to work – by absorbing the sun's rays and converting them into heat. Many choose mineral sunscreen because it is perceived as a gentle and allergy-friendly alternative for the whole family. Many of our customers also want a simple formulation with only zinc oxide as a sunscreen filter, and we have taken that seriously. Therefore, zinc oxide is the only active sunscreen filter in all our sunscreens.

Jojoba oil – organic

Jojoba oil is a favorite in skincare because it resembles the skin's own natural oils. It softens and nourishes the skin without feeling heavy or greasy, and therefore suits most skin types well. Therefore, jojoba oil is also particularly well suited for products used on the face, where the skin can often be more sensitive than the rest of the body. Jojoba oil makes the sunscreen easier to spread and gives the skin a soft and pleasant feel.

Sea buckthorn oil – organic

Sea buckthorn is a popular ingredient in skincare, known for its natural content of antioxidants, carotenoids, and nourishing fatty acids. The oil helps to nourish the skin, keep it soft and supple, and give it a healthy and fresh glow. The golden color comes from the natural carotenoids and gives our sunscreen a warmer tone, so that it appears less white upon application.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is known for its protective, nourishing, and repairing properties on the skin. As a natural antioxidant, it helps keep the skin soft and supple. At the same time, it has a preservative function by helping to protect and preserve the quality of the natural oils and raw materials in the product. A small ingredient with an important role for both the product and the skin.

Calendula extract – organic

Calendula has been used in skincare for generations and is known for its mild, soothing, and nourishing properties. It is rich in antioxidants that help support the skin's natural barrier and protect against external influences. We have chosen to add organic calendula extract to all our sunscreens because the skin deserves a little extra care when exposed to sun, heat, wind, and salt water.

Frequently asked questions

 

Do you turn white when you apply mineral sunscreen?

Our sunscreens contain non-nano zinc oxide, which is a physical sunscreen filter (mineral filter). Many associate this with a white cast on the skin. To reduce this, we have added sea buckthorn and calendula, which give the cream a natural golden tone. We have done our best to develop a mineral sunscreen that is easy to spread and leaves as little white cast as possible, while providing effective protection.

Do I need a separate sunscreen for the face?

Many choose a separate sunscreen for the face because the skin on the face can be more sensitive and has different needs than the skin elsewhere on the body. Ærlig sunscreen face SPF 30 was developed with exactly this in mind. Our other sunscreens can also be used on the face, especially if you do not suffer from sensitive skin.

What is the difference between chemical and physical sunscreen filters?

Mineral sunscreen contains a physical sunscreen filter, such as zinc oxide. The sunscreen filter sits as a thin layer on the skin and reflects the sun's rays away. This provides immediate protection upon application. Chemical sunscreen filters, on the other hand, penetrate the skin, absorb the sun's rays, and convert them into heat.

Many choose sunscreen with a physical sunscreen filter because it is perceived as a gentler and allergy-friendly alternative, especially for children and those with sensitive skin.

Good to know

Tallow is a natural raw material, and therefore both color, scent, and consistency can vary from batch to batch. We could have added ingredients to make every product exactly the same, but we choose instead to preserve the natural properties of the raw materials. For us, pure ingredients are more important than a perfect appearance.