It might come as a surprise since many beauty and skincare products contain artificial fragrance, but scented skincare can actually be harmful. While fragrance might smell nice, it’s not always so nice to your skin—especially for those with sensitivities. Some of the not-so-ideal side effects can include allergic reaction, dryness, and even worsened breakouts. So, why do so many fragranced cosmetics and sunscreens exist? Typically, these fragrances are added to conceal the gross smell of chemical ingredients or simply as a marketing edge—after all, who doesn’t like to smell good?
Artificial scents can be harsh on skin, but that’s not the only threat to watch out for on your list of ingredients! Some sunscreen formulas are known to cause irritation, discoloration, and allergic reactions. Parabens are a perfect example of a classic sunscreen ingredient responsible for inflammation. Parabens are used as a preservative in many cosmetic formulas to prevent bacteria growth. This chemical can cause adverse side-effects, including hormone disruption, protein breakdown, degeneration of cells, and premature aging. Avoid these toxins by using our fragrance-free sunscreen, which is free of irritating perfumes, PABA, parabens, and other yucky stuff that can irritate your skin.
Oxybenzone is another active ingredient found in most chemical sunscreens. Despite its protective quality, oxybenzone has been shown to penetrate the skin, causing photo-sensitivity and an increase in harmful free radicals. Taking such a big risk with your skin and health isn’t worth it when there are fragrance-sunscreen options out there.
Avoid these undesirable side effects by wearing a Colorescience scent-free sunscreen that’s free of oxybenzone and other chemicals to preserve youthful-looking skin while protecting it from UV rays. We offer the best fragrance-free sunscreen for your face, but you can also wear our products all over your body!
Yes! Colorescience offers all-natural, fragrance-free mineral sunscreen as a simple sun-care solution. One of the most important differences to note between our mineral-based sunscreens and traditional chemical sunscreens is the way they interact with the body.
Unlike chemical sunscreens, which protect you by absorbing into your skin, physical sunscreens like our mineral formulas create a reflective barrier that sits on your skin. This difference is important because when chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin they can enter the bloodstream, causing the potentially harmful side effects mentioned above.
Since mineral non-toxic sunscreen doesn’t penetrate your skin and lacks harmful chemicals, you don’t have to worry about your trading the benefits of sun protection with the risk of other health issues.
Our formula also provides broad-spectrum UV protection (blocking both UVA and UVB rays) without any harmful ingredients. Whether you opt for SPF 30 or SPF 50, you have plenty of options to pick from when it comes to finding the right scent-free sunscreen for you.
We make safe products that always place skincare first, so whether you need gentle sunscreen or the best eye cream for sagging eyelids, you can put your trust in our quality.
Our scent-free sunscreen is made using mineral-based ingredients. Our active sunscreen ingredients include titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Some of the inactive ingredients we include are iron oxides, powerful (but gentle) antioxidants, soothing agents like bisabolol, and Infraguard (tara tannins and organic sunflower sprouts) that helps protect you from infrared radiation.
Ingredients may vary depending on the type of sunscreen product you’re interested in, for instance, our SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ SHEER MATTE SPF 30 SUNSCREEN BRUSH contains silicone powder to help absorb excess oils and provide a nice matte finish on your complexion.
Despite the variances between our chemical-free sunscreens, you can rest assured that all of our ingredients are carefully selected to be safe for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin.
Oxybenzone is the chemical that is bad for coral reefs. Our mineral-based, fragrance-free sunscreen does not have oxybenzone. Instead, we use mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a reef-safe sunscreen that’s 100% safe for marine life.
With more states and countries across the world becoming stricter about ocean conservation, having a reef-safe sunscreen is important. That way, you never have to worry about having to abandon your sunscreen due to local laws. Instead, you can enjoy high-quality sun protection that blends in seamlessly and weightlessly on skin. Plus, you’ll have the peace of mind that you’re not contributing to harming the environment when you go for a dip.
Yes, our fragrance-free sunblock* is cruelty-free. This means that none of our sunscreen products are tested on animals. As individuals are becoming more conscious of the impact of their purchases, it’s important to have options that fit into your lifestyle choices.
On that note, it’s also important to mention that our mineral sunscreens are also vegan, so you can feel confident that no harm has been done to animals by using our skincare products.
While you’re shopping and comparing fragrance-free sunblocks*, keep in mind that these terms are not interchangeable; and just because a label says that it’s cruelty-free or vegan doesn’t automatically mean it’s both. Make sure you carefully read the ingredients list to check for animal byproducts or testing (or perform a simple google search on the specific sunblock*), to ensure you find a fragrance-free sunscreen you can feel good about using.
Our fragrance-free mineral sunscreen is available in several different formulas, which have their own application methods, to provide you with the best solution for your needs and preferences. Here are a few ways or fragrance-free sunscreens can be applied:
Always apply sunscreen liberally and evenly before sun exposure—and make sure to reapply at least every two hours (every 80 minutes if you’re going to be swimming or sweating)—for optimal sun protection. Armed with our fragrance-free sunscreen for your face and body, you can spend your days in the sun worry-free.
*Sunblock is not a term approved by the FDA. Colorescience refers to our products as sun protection.
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