Everything you need to know about natural sunscreen

Physical UV protection

The mineral filters zinc oxide or titanium oxide work by remaining on the surface of the skin and reflecting the UV rays rather than allowing them to penetrate the skin. They are used in certified natural cosmetic sunscreen because chemical filters are not permitted – nor desired – in natural cosmetics. Immediate protection Unlike chemical filters, a mineral sunscreen does not have to be absorbed by the skin first, but offers protection from the moment it is applied.

Skin-friendly and easy to tolerate

Mineral filters in a natural sunscreen are ideal for sensitive skin, children and people with allergies in particular, as they do not contain any skin-irritating or hormonally active substances. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are extremely well-tolerated by the skin. Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide effectively protect against both UVA and UVB rays, preventing sunburn and skin ageing.

Nano or not?

The two mineral filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide used in farfalla natural cosmetics sun cream are not nanoparticles. Particles smaller than 100 nanometers are considered nanoparticles. The mineral particles used are over 200 nanometers in size and therefore twice as large.

Sunscreen and water protection

The protection of aquatic organisms is often discussed in connection with sunscreens. Chemical sun filters contain molecules that do not occur in nature and have been proven to harm living organisms. The mineral filters permitted in natural cosmetics are not harmful to water. Despite these advantages of a natural sunscreen, products are unfortunately not allowed to be advertised with attributes such as “without nanoparticles”, “ocean safe” or similar claims.