BETTER UNDERSTAND SUNSCREENS
What are the differences between mineral and chemical filters?
How do they work?
Mineral filters are deposited on the skin to reflect UV rays, like a screen. They do not penetrate the epidermis; whereas chemical filters are composed of organic molecules and penetrate the epidermis to absorb UV rays instead of the skin.
What is the effect when applied?
Mineral filters can leave a white veil on the skin, while chemical filters easily penetrate the skin without a trace.
Is there a difference in the efficiency of the two types of filters?
Mineral filters are effective immediately upon application; chemical filters, on the other hand, have a protective effect 20 to 30 minutes after application.
Are they suitable for all skin types?
Mineral filters are hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin types; chemical filters are a little more complicated, as they can be allergenic or irritating for sensitive skin.
What filters are used?
The mineral filters used are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide; for chemical filters there are a multitude of chemical filters that are combined to maximise protection.
A subject that is very close to our hearts, besides skin protection, is also the protection of our environment. After all, mineral filters and chemical filters do not have the same impact on the environment. We explain why we have chosen mineral filters instead of chemical filters, both to protect you and to protect the oceans!
What effect do mineral filters have on the environment?
Mineral filters are 100% natural, they are present in all organic sunscreens and only have a toxic effect on marine flora if they are present in nano form; our filters are 100% mineral without nanoparticles.
Nur mineral filters respect the epidermis and the environment, making it an excellent shield against UVA and UVB rays.
What effect do chemical filters have on the environment?
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate are filters banned by Hawaii, as they cause coral discolouration and deformation; Octocrylene has been banned in Palau since 2020; Parabens and silicone are suspected endocrine disruptors and reprotoxic to marine life.