Spotlight on the Good: Zinc Oxide

True or False? Staying in the cool water will keep you from getting sunburnt under the summer sun.

The answer is … false! Some people think that the parts of their body immersed in water are safe from the sun's harsh rays but in fact, they're more vulnerable to the scorch! According to World Health Organization, though we can't feel it, water actually magnifies UV rays, making us more exposed.

Finding shade, using an umbrella and staying indoors when the sun's at its strongest are a few ways to skip the sunburn but the best solution is always sunscreen! And when picking one, make sure you scan the ingredients list for one important ingredient – zinc oxide.

Zooming in on Zinc Oxide

Did you know? Zinc oxide gives broader protection against UVA and UVB rays compared to other ingredients used in physical and chemical sunscreens. Aside from that, it's the only sunscreen ingredient recommended by the FDA for babies.

Aside from being a super savior against the scorch, zinc oxide also has other skin-loving uses:

Skin Soother: Because of its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, zinc oxide has been known to help with psoriasis, eczema, diaper rashes and other skin wounds. Proper dosage and application can help speed up wound healing and help with skin recovery.

Beauty Buddy: Here's one benefit of zinc oxide that might be less known to some people - it can help with acne and reducing wrinkles! Studies have shown that zinc, when taken either topically or orally, can help clear up acneic skin and help reduce appearance of wrinkles.

You can get your daily dose of this sun guard and skin protector by munching on zinc-rich food like shrimp, oysters, crabs and beef. You can also slather it on for daily sun protection through our SafeProtect SPF 30!

Protect you and your family from harmful UVA & UVB rays with skin-saving and sea-safe SafeProtect SPF30 100% Natural Sunscreen:

A - ARMORS against skin-aging UVA rays. UVA rays penetrate through clouds and glass windows with their relative year-round intensity. SafeProtect has been given the highest PA++++ rating, providing superior protection against UVA rays whether you’re outdoors or indoors.

B - BLOCKS skin-burning UVB rays with SPF 30. SafeProtect provides a broad-spectrum shield that deflects 97% of UVB rays with natural physical particles, unlike chemical sunscreens which absorb UV rays and convert them to heat.

C - CARES for coral reefs. Ingredients in chemical sunscreens contain parabens, oxybenzone, benzophenone and ethylhexylmethoxycinnemate that cause the bleaching of corals when washed off.* With a reef-friendly, 100% natural formulation, SafeProtect is free from these reef-destroying ingredients.

Sources:
Ultraviolet radiation and the INTERSUN Programme," World Health Organization
Why Do You Need Sunscreen on a Cloudy Day?
The Truth about SPF — Why We Use Zinc in Our Safe, Natural Sun Protection," Annmarie