ALASTIN SilkShield All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 (2024)

FAQs

Is Alastin tinted sunscreen mineral or chemical? ›

Tinted & Transparent Mineral Sunscreens | ALASTIN Skincare | Alastin Skincare.

The primary difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50 sunscreens lies in their level of protection against UVB rays. SPF 30 sunscreen blocks about 97% of UVB rays, while SPF 50 sunscreen blocks about 98%. In other words, the difference between SPF 30 and 50 is not substantial.

Everyone, regardless of age, gender or race, should use sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. But what's in your sunscreen may be just as important as the SPF number. While SPF 85 sounds like it offers more protection, higher SPF numbers can be misleading.

Whether the goal is to create an essential daily skincare regimen or to enhance the appearance of skin following some of the most popular skin care procedures, ALASTIN Skincare® offers cruelty, paraben and gluten-free solutions that promote fortified, healthy skin so patients can look refreshed and are free to feel ...

A Closer Look. and titanium dioxide which are white in color; these ingredients contain large molecules that sit on the skin's surface. Because of this, regular mineral sunscreens can have a very visible white residue. Tinted sunscreens solve this problem by adding pigmentation to match your skin tone.

Water-resistant formulations.

Chemical sunscreens often have better water resistance compared to mineral sunscreens. They can maintain their effectiveness for a longer period when exposed to water or sweat, making them a good option for outdoor activities and swimming.

We recommend using any sunscreen that is labelled broad spectrum, water-resistant and SPF30 or above. Interestingly, SPF50 offers only marginally better protection from UV radiation than SPF30 filtering out 98 per cent of UV radiation compared to 96.7 per cent blocked by SPF30.

An SPF also means that a certain percentage of skin-aging UVB rays are still allowed to penetrate the skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 3% of UVB rays can enter your skin with SPF 30, and 2% with SPF 50. This is also how you can still get tan while wearing sunscreen.

Key takeaways: Both mineral and chemical sunscreens are effective at sun protection when used correctly. Mineral sunscreens are better for people with sensitive or acne prone skin. Chemical sunscreens are more water- and sweat-resistant.

Alastin alternatives and similar brands

Other alternative brands include The Ordinary, Supergoop!, and Hero Cosmetics.

Who is Alastin made by? ›

ALASTIN Skincare was acquired in 2022 by Galderma — a leader in the dermatological space and the world's largest independent dermatology company.

The science behind Alastin is based on an innovative scientific formula of tripeptides and hexapeptides that is designed to uniquely penetrate between your skin cells to restore and healthy cellular activity.

Tinted sunscreen refers to a mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen that contains a blend of added pigments to add a sheer tint, matching your sunscreen to whatever skin tone color you naturally have.

Enjoy the same high performance and all-natural ingredients you expect from all your traditional sunscreens but without any of the harsh chemicals.

"Just flip to the back of the box and find the 'Active Ingredients' section. If you see either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, it's a mineral-based sunscreen." If it lists active ingredients instead of those, it's a chemical sunscreen.

Octyl methoxycinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (INCI) or octinoxate (USAN), trade names Eusolex 2292 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.