Once the preserve of surfers and earnest mums on beach duty, mineral sunscreen has slipped into the skincare mainstream. It’s no longer just a health store oddity or a compromise for the ultra-sensitive. These days, mineral formulas are sleek, wearable, and — crucially — effective without the usual side effects of their chemical counterparts.
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide might sound more periodic table than poolside essential, but they’ve earned their place. Rather than absorbing UV rays like chemical filters do, mineral sunscreens sit on the skin’s surface and deflect them.
