@nourishingapothecary: If you still picture zinc sunscreen as a thick white paste, the formulations have come a long way. I personally prefer mineral sunscreens, and in this video I’m sharing some of the options I use and stock at Nourishing Apothecary. Surfmud is one I’ve taken travelling, Mother SPF has a tinted option I enjoy wearing, and I also talk through Edible Beauty’s Basking Beauty and Wotnot’s zinc sunscreen. What I look for goes beyond the ingredient list. The SPF, broad-spectrum protection, water resistance and how comfortably it wears all matter. You need something you’ll apply generously and consistently. Zinc oxide provides protection against both UVA and UVB. But the protection comes from the finished, tested formulation, so the percentage of zinc alone doesn’t tell you the SPF. And a “four hours water resistant” label doesn’t mean four hours between applications. Reapply at least every two hours outdoors, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying. For children, check the age directions and patch test first. For babies under six months, prioritise shade, protective clothing and hats, and seek advice before using sunscreen. You’ll find the sunscreen range in our online store, including tinted, face and body options. All of these and many more on www.nourishingapothecary.com #MineralSunscreen #ZincSunscreen #SunProtection #AustralianSkincare #NourishingApothecary

Jaime | Naturopath & Homeopath

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Friday 30 October 2026 02:07:30 GMT