“But it’s not as simple as chemical = bad, mineral = good. You can also further classify SPF filters.”
Are all chemical SPF filters bad? Should I only use a natural mineral SPF? I want a safe sunscreen for my baby, help!
It’s a minefield trying to find the best SPF for you and your family. Here I unpack the science behind SPF ingredients and make a few product recommendations.
In 2019 the American FDA proposed only two SPF ingredients be classified as GRASE (generally recognised as safe and effective): zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, classed as mineral SPF filters. Paraaminobenzoic acid