DERMA E Sun Protection Powder SPF 30, 0.16 oz

DERMA E Sun Protection Powder SPF 30 is labeled Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 on the carton. This brush-on mineral sunscreen contains 24.5% zinc oxide and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection in a sheer powder format. The pictured package is marked 0.16 oz / 5 g.

Mineral SPF 30 with a mattifying finish

The soft brush applicator makes this powder an option for daytime touch-ups, including over makeup. DERMA E describes a lightweight finish that helps control oil, mattify skin and blur the appearance of pores.

The Drug Facts identify its purpose as sunscreen and its use as helping prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun-protection measures, the label states that it decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. A light cosmetic dusting should not be confused with the label's instruction to apply liberally.

Zinc oxide, ceramide and vitamin E

The active sunscreen ingredient is zinc oxide 24.5%. The inactive formula includes kaolin, bisabolol, Ceramide NP, ascorbic acid and tocopheryl acetate. These details distinguish this powder from DERMA E's liquid sun serum and facial sunscreen lotions, which have their own formulas and directions.

Published inactive ingredients: Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mica, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77492, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, CI 77499, Bisabolol, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Brush application and reapplication

The manufacturer directs you to twist up and use the brush to apply liberally with sweeping, circular strokes 15 minutes before sun exposure. It can be reapplied over makeup. The product's Drug Facts specify reapplication at least every two hours and using a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating; do not assume this powder supplies water-resistant protection.

Sun protection also includes limiting time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses. For children under six months of age, ask a doctor.

Drug Facts warnings and package guidance

For external use only. Keep out of eyes; rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if a rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Read the current package's complete Drug Facts and applicator instructions before use. The ingredient list and directions above are specific to the published 24.5% zinc oxide mineral powder, not another sunscreen format.

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