Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 55+ and PA++++ | Water Resistant Sunscreen

Why is this different?

Our tinted mineral sunscreen is a water resistant and broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 55+ and PA++++ that absorbs well into the skin leaving no white cast. Formulated with photostable ingredients it helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays and also keeps your skin hydrated and nourished. This Matte finish mineral sunscreen is suitable for all skin types and is free  of silicones,  fragrance, alcohol or essential oils. 

How Does it Work on the Skin?

• Zinc oxide protects from UVA and UVB rays.
• Titanium dioxide blocks the absorption of sunburn causing UV rays.
• Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer and helps prevent age spots

How to use?

• Apply before stepping out in the sun.

• Reapply when needed for continued protection.

Titanium dioxide: Titanium dioxide is an inorganic physical sun filter that effectively assures UV protection.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318776356_Titanium_Dioxide_in_Sunscreen

Zinc oxide: Zinc oxide is an inorganic skin protecting sun filter that provides sufficient protection against both UVA and UVB radiations.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355204558_Zinc_Oxide_Induced_Changes_to_Sunscreen_Ingredient_Efficacy_and_Toxicity_Under_UV_Irradiation

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: It is an ester of benzoic acid that functions as a skin conditioning agent and an emollient.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581812467379

Isostearic Acid: It is an emollient that contributes to the desirable emollient properties of the product and resist degradation of colour and odour.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/10915818309142002

Disteardimonium Hectorite: It functions as a non surfactant suspending agent in cosmetic formulations.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24335966/

Jojoba esters: These esters help to increase the skin moisturization and also extend the moisturization for a greater amount of time.

https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/moisturizing/article/21836557/hydrolyzed-jojoba-esters-to-potentiate-glycerin-moisturization

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride : A great silicone alternative which is used as a solvent and an emollient that absorbs quickly and forms a very light non greasy barrier.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347891880_Capryliccapric_triglyceride

Ceto Stearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and also imparts a fine texture to the product.

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/115_buff3a_suppl.pd

Pentylene Glycol: It is used as a skin conditioning agent, solvent and as a preservative in cosmetic products.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cod.13963#:~:text=Pentylene%20glycol%20(1%2C5%2D,irritant%20and%20a%20 week%20 allergen.

Glycerin: Glycerin is a humectant that improves the skin’s hydration, skin barrier function and skin mechanical properties.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18510666/

Phenoxyethanol: It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and has been widely used as a preservative in cosmetic products.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31588615/ 

Ethylhexylglycerin: It is used as a potentiating agent in combination with phenoxyethanol to obtain better protection against microbial growth.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5082626/

Niacinamide: A form of Vitamin B3, that reduces melanosome transfer from melanocytes and inhibits excess melanin production to tackle hyperpigmentation and also controls oil production.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921764/ 

Polyhydroxystearic Acid : It functions as a non surfactant dispersing agent in the formulation.

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/TR_PolyhydroxystearicAcid_092022.pdf

Hydroxyapatite : It shows good potential to be a sunscreen filter material as it absorbs in both UVB and UVA region.

https://sci-hub.hkvisa.net/10.1007/s41779-019-00354-2

Silica and Silica esters: It is a non-aqueous thickening agent used in skincare formulations.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292447286_Thickener_choice_-_A_way_to_improve_cosmetics_sensory_properties

Stearic Acid: It is a fatty acid primarily used as intermediate in the manufacturing of corresponding alkali salt which in turn functions as emulsifier and emollient.

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/115_draft_steary_suppl3.pdf

C15-19 Alkane: It is a plant based alkane, an alternative to silicone oil which functions as a emollient

https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/2/486

Calcium Carbonate: It is used as an opacifying agent and absorbent in skincare preparations.

 https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/carbon122016rep.pdf 

C.I.No.77491, C.I.No.77492, C.I.No.77499: These are iron oxides that used as colour pigments in the formulation primarily to avoid white cast. They also provide enhanced protection against blue light.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7894303/

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate: It is an ester of ricinoleic acid and polyglycerol that works as an emulsifier and a skin conditioner in cosmetic formulations.

https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/polyglyceryl-3-polyricinoleate/ap-men-care

Isodecyl Neopentanoate: It is an emollient that functions as a skin conditioning agent.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581815594027

Undecane: It is used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Undecane#section=Clinical-Laboratory-Methods

Tridecane: It is a lightweight, fast absorbing, silicone alternative emollient that is used in skincare formulations.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tridecane

C13-15 Alkane: It is an emollient that is used as a silicone alternative in skincare formulations.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US8506974B2/en

Sodium Chloride: It is used as a thickener and a preservative in skin care products. It also helps to improve the texture and stability of formulations.

Why Is Salt In My Skincare? - The Dermatology Review (thedermreview.com)

Aqua, Zinc oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Iso stearic acid, C13-15 Alkane, Silica, Undecane, Tridecane, Ceto Stearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Titanium Dioxide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C15-19 Alkane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyapatite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Chloride, C.I.No.77491, Stearic acid, Calcium carbonate, C.I.No.77492, Jojoba Esters, Polyhydroxystearic acid, C.I.No.77499

Use a serum and a moisturizer according to your skin concern. Follow up with Deconstruct’s Mineral Sunscreen for best results.

• Patch testing prior to use is advised

• All products are gender-neutral

• Best suited for individuals above 18 years of age.

This Mineral Sunscreen is best suited for-

• Dry skin
• Normal skin
• Combination skin
• Oily skin

Use Mineral Sunscreen if your concerns are-

• Sun protection
• Prevention of tanning
• Protection against photoaging
• Protects from sunburn causing skin cancer

Shipping

Where do we ship to?

We ship to almost every city in India. We do not offer an international shipping option currently, but we hope to offer it in the future.

How long does an order take to process?

We try to process the orders within 24 working hours, in most cases we try to fulfil the order within 5 working days, but please allow us 7 working days to fulfil the order. Order delivery time may vary during peak periods(after/during product launches, holidays and special promotions)

How long does it take to ship?

We ship all confirmed orders within 24 working hours. You will receive an email once your order is shipped with your tracking number. We work as hard as we can to try to meet your expectations, but sometimes there may be delays – e.g. because of postal/carrier delays, logistics, bad weather, or things out of our control.

How can you track your order?

Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse, you will receive an email with your tracking information.

Cancellations

You can cancel your orders by writing to us on our Email ID – wecare@thedeconstruct.in or please call us on 080-471-05772 (Monday to Friday, 10AM to 7PM & Saturday 10AM to 4PM)and we will help you in cancelling the order.

How will I receive the refund for my cancelled order?

For prepaid orders, money will be returned to the bank account/credit/debit card or where the payment was made within 7 business working days.We will be able to credit to the original method of payment, we cannot refund to another alternative card.

Please Note: Orders can only be cancelled before they are shipped.

Returns and Refund

Thank you for shopping at The Deconstruct. We have made all our products with utmost care and deep scientific knowledge with an understanding of most skin types. If you are still not completely satisfied with a purchase, please reach out to us and we will put all our efforts to help you. Kindly make an unboxing video for an easy reference. 

We offer refund / replacement only in following cases:

1. Wrong product delivered
2. Expired product delivered
3. Damaged product delivered – Physical damage
4. Missing product

Step 1 – Raise a request within 2 days from the date of delivery along with an unboxing video through Email –
wecare@thedeconstruct.in or on Whatsapp at +919398249040 with the pictures of the issue
you are facing and your order ID.

Step 2 – Allow us 48 working hours to review your request.

Step 3 – On reviewing your request, we will send our courier partner to collect the product delivered to you.

Step 4 – After your product(s) is received, we will verify it and initiate the replacement or refund accordingly.

Under what conditions return/ replacement requests will not be accepted?

• Opened/used/altered products.
• Original packaging (mono cartons, labels, etc.) missing.
• The return/replacement request is generated after 2 days from the date of delivery.
• The damaged/ missing product is reported after 2 days from the date of delivery.
• Update received as product delivered but product not received and if reported after 24 hours from the time of delivery.

1. What are the key ingredients in Mineral sunscreen?
   
   The active ingredients in mineral sunscreen are:
   
   Zinc oxide protects from UVA and UVB rays.
   Titanium dioxide blocks the absorption of sunburn causing UV rays.
   Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer and helps prevent age spots.
   
   
2. What is Mineral Sunscreen used for?
   Mineral Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays exposure which can cause damage to the skin.
   
   
3. What does Mineral Sunscreen do?
   Our Mineral sunscreen is tinted and absorbs quickly into the skin leaving no white cast and leaves a smooth finish. 
   It is a broad spectrum SPF sunscreen that protects from the sun's ultraviolet rays i.e. both UVA and UVB rays.
   It helps in preventing skin tan and sun related premature aging caused due to sun exposure. 
   It also keeps your skin hydrated and nourished.
   
   
4. What skin types can use Mineral Sunscreen?
   Mineral Sunscreen can be used by all skin types. 
   
   
5. Is Mineral Sunscreen water resistant?
   Yes, Mineral Sunscreen is water resistant formula. 
   
   
6. How much tinted Mineral Sunscreen should I use?
   It should be used as per the quantity needed for you to cover up your face and neck.
   
   
7. Will using sunscreen limit the amount of vitamin D I get?
   No, there is no data on whether using sunscreen limits the amount of vitamin D in the body.
   
   
8. Is tinted Mineral Sunscreen safe to use on skin?
   Yes, tinted Mineral Sunscreen is absolutely safe to use.
   
   
9. What does broad spectrum protection mean?
   Broad spectrum protection is a term that indicates the property of a sunscreen to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays of sun which can otherwise lead to skin damage such as sunburn, photoageing, tanning.
   
   
10. Does Mineral Sunscreen provide broad spectrum protection?
    Yes, mineral sunscreen does provide broad spectrum protection from UV light without leaving a white tint. 
    
    
11. Can I use Mineral Sunscreen before makeup?
    Yes, you can definitely use mineral sunscreen before makeup.
    
    
12. Can I replace BB/CC cream with Tinted Mineral Sunscreen?
    The major and most important benefit that Tinted Mineral Sunscreen offers is adequate sun protection without giving the white cast. However, BB/CC creams are a subcategory of foundations that is meant to provide skin coverage and match the skintone to give a proper even finish to the skin. Hence, BB/CC creams cannot be replaced with Tinted Mineral Sunscreen.
    
    
13. How to use mineral-based sunscreen correctly?
    Mineral sunscreen should be used as per below instructions:
    
    Apply on the skin evenly before stepping out in the sun.
    
    Reapply when needed for adequate protection.
    
    
14. Can acne-prone, oily skin use Mineral/ Physical sunscreen?
    Yes, acne-prone, oily skin can use mineral/physical sunscreen.
    
    
15. What skin type should use mineral sunscreen?
    All skin types, including sensitive skin can use mineral sunscreen.
    
    
16. What is the best way to remove mineral sunscreen in the evening?
    You can remove a mineral sunscreen using a cleansing balm or a micellar water which will remove the mineral sunscreen more effectively, then cleanse the face again using a face wash.
    
    
17. What is the difference between BB cream and tinted sunscreen?
    A BB cream will provide a coverage and proper finish to your skin, however it will not protect your skin from photo damaging effects of UV rays. Tinted sunscreen, on the other hand, will protect your skin from UV rays.
    
    
18. What does SPF mean?
    SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, a numerical value which measures how well a sunscreen protects from UVB rays. A sunscreen with higher SPF values offers more protection against sunburns, UVA rays and DNA damage as compared to those with lower SPF values. For example,
    
    SPF 15 - provides 93% UV protection
    SPF 30 - provides 97% UV protection
    SPF 50 - provides 98% UV protection
    
    
19. What is PA rating?
    PA rating describes how well a sunscreen protects from UVA rays that can cause aging. The term PA stands for Protection Grade of UVA. It is usually followed by + indicating how much the sunscreen protects from UVA rays. There are 4 ratings done to confirm this protection as per below:
    
    PA+ = Some UVA protection
    PA++ = Moderate UVA protection
    PA+++ = High UVA protection
    PA++++ = Extremely high UVA protection
    
    
20. What are UV Rays? What are UVA and UVB rays? How do they affect the skin?
    UV radiations are a form of electromagnetic radiation that come from natural sources such as sunlight, or from artificial sources such as tanning beds and lasers. There are 3 types of UV rays viz. UVA, UVB, UVC. UVC is filtered out by the ozone layer and doesn’t reach the earth surface. UVB reaches/penetrates the epidermis (upper layer of skin surface) and UVA penetrates the till hypodermis (deeper layer of skin). These rays can cause tanning, burning, redness, premature ageing and cancer.
    
    
21. What is a broad spectrum sunscreen?
    A broad spectrum sunscreen is the one that protects from both UVA and UVB radiations of sun.
    
    
22. How does mineral sunscreen work?
    Mineral sunscreen works by forming a layer on the top of the skin and thus blocking and reflecting the UV rays. This helps in providing a layer of maximum protection on the skin to prevent tanning, UV induced pigmentation and premature ageing.
    
    
23. What are the different names of mineral sunscreen?
    Mineral sunscreen is also called physical sunscreen, inorganic sunscreen, zinc oxide sunscreen.
    
    
24. What is the difference between mineral/physical and chemical sunscreen? How do chemical and physical/mineral sunscreens work?
    A physical/mineral sunscreen is the one that forms a layer on the top of the skin creating a physical barrier and blocks or reflects the UV rays.
    A chemical sunscreen on the other hand contains chemical UV filters which work by absorbing UV rays, converting them into heat and releasing them from the skin surface.
    
    
25. What are UV Rays? What are UVA and UVB rays? How do they affect the skin?
    UV radiations are a form of electromagnetic radiation that come from natural sources such as sunlight, or from artificial sources such as tanning beds and lasers. There are 3 types of UV rays viz. UVA, UVB, UVC. UVC is filtered out by the ozone layer and doesn’t reach the earth surface. UVB reaches/penetrates the epidermis (upper layer of skin surface) and UVA penetrates the till hypodermis (deeper layer of skin). These rays can cause tanning, burning, redness, premature ageing and cancer.
    
    
26. Can teenagers use mineral sunscreen?
    Yes, mineral sunscreens can be used by teenagers.
27. Can this product be used by pregnant or lactating mothers?
    It is recommended to consult a doctor before using any product during pregnancy or lactation period.

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Country of Origin: India