UV FilterAnti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialSebum Regulator

Zinc Oxide

🏆 hero ingredient Tier 1 Evidence

what it does

A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection through physical reflection. Has mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties — ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

dermai take

Physical sunscreen OG. Sits on your skin like a little shield — no absorption, no hormonal disruption, no reef damage. The white cast is real but nano formulations have improved it a lot. Sensitive skin's best bet for sun protection.

targets these concerns

Sun Damage

the studies

"Support for the Safe Use of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Sunscreens: Lack of Skin Penetration or Cellular Toxicity after Repeated Application in Volunteers."

The Journal of investigative dermatology (2019) · Mohammed YH, Holmes A, Haridass IN et al.

products with this ingredient

Effaclar Purifying Foaming GelLa Roche-Posay

Suncros Aquagel SPF 50Curatio