The pro about La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Gentle Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is that it's as gentle as its name. Titanium Dioxide: Also known as a physical or inorganic sunscreen filter and is often recommended for sensitive skin types.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).This product smells like stale urine and it was incredibly drying to my skin, which runs dry anyway. It is highly recommended by EWG because of all the chemicals it does not have and for the ingredients that are contained that are gentle for my skin. The best sunscreen for babies is a broad-spectrum water-resistant mineral formula with SPF 30 or higher. Being a 100% mineral sunscreen, a cast is expected but the cast level is very low (in my opinion) among mineral sunscreens. According to manufacturer info it's even a great anti-aging plant extract that gives DNA protection from UV rays and supports the natural repairing process of the skin cells.

A physical/inorganic sunscreen with the broadest spectrum (UVB and UVA II, less good at UVA I) protection available today.La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water: A soothing water sourced in the town of La Roche-Posay in France and a core ingredient in most of our products.

According to the manufacturer info, it is a real multi-tasker, including the ability to prevent pigments settling during storage, stabilizing a formula for longer, creating a light and smooth skin feel and enhancing the water-resistance of sunscreen formulas. The zinc and titanium dioxide formula is ideal for anyone who doesn't want a chemical sunscreen, or who is pregnant. So if your all about "function over fragrance" then I highly recommend but beware the smell is very off-putting. Zinc Oxide: Also known as a physical or inorganic sunscreen filter and is often recommended for sensitive skin types.

It's a little helper ingredient coming from corn, rice or potato starch that can help to keep skin mat (absorbent), to stabilise emulsions, and to keep the product together (binding). It is a mineral sunscreen that looks and feels like a really good, lightweight moisturizer (and it's got an Allure Best of Beauty award to prove it).