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Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Zinc Lotion Invisible SPF 50

A sunscreen that contains spf.

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Overview

What it is

Sunscreen with 2 ingredients that contains SPF

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

Cancer Council is from Australia. This product is used in 30 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

About this product

Ingredients List

Dive into the full list of ingredients.

Active Ingredients:

Zinc Oxide 27%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Inactive Ingredients:

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 27%
Inactive Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.