ZINKA SUNSCREEN SKIN
ZINKA SUNSCREEN PRO

They also offer the broadest spectrum UVA and UVB reflector that is approved for use as a sunscreen by the FDA.”

ZINKA SUNSCREEN SKIN

“They are water resistant, non-allergenic and non-irritating so even those with the most sensitive skin can use them. “That’s why dermatologists recommend physical blocks, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide,” he explains. Will Kirby, an LA-based, board certified dermatologist, said that while “barrier protection” such as a hat and long sleeves offer some of the best defense against rays, “as a surfer, I’ll acknowledge that barrier protection isn’t always practical.” It’s available in 12 colors, including pink, teal, orange and purple.ĭr. Zinka’s colored nosecoat contains 25% zinc oxide and is water resistant and sweat proof for up to 80 minutes. But when the 90’s and grunge rolled in, bright colors were no longer in vogue, so Zinka introduced clear formulas.įlash forward to 2015, and bright colors are back in fashion, and zinc oxide is still one of the best sunscreen ingredients on the market as it acts like a physical barrier to the sun. Zinka peaked in the 80s - it was, after all, the decade of fluorescence.

It was launched by Russ Freebury, who was inspired by memories of lifeguards wearing a thick coat of zinc oxide on their nose, but he made it cooler by introducing a colored product. Zinka is definitely having a moment but this indie, California-based company has been around for 30 years. The product contains zinc oxide to help protect against the sun’s damaging rays. Think of it as colorful warrior stripes that are doing your face good too. One of the biggest sunscreen trends we’re seeing is surfers, athletes, celebs, and kids applying thick stripes of Zinka sunscreen on their faces. Zinc oxide is toxic to cats and dogs in certain doses.When surfers talk about earning their stripes, they aren’t just talking about waves.

Keep these small tubes out of reach from any pets who may try to chew on them if they’re left on the floor or in an accessible bag.

The colors give coverage and are stylish-a popular combination among high school athletes (either in or out of the water) who want to show school spirit.

Zinka is excellent when protecting any scars that you want to keep out of the sun.

After being tested by Consumer Reports Health, Zinka was found to contain no nanoparticles that are thought to harm ocean corals.

Since it’s water resistant, remove Zinka nosecoat with either baby wipes or paper/cloth towels.

It works in rain and shine, extreme heat and freezing cold.

ZINKA SUNSCREEN PRO

It’s endorsed by dermatologists, pro athletes, and “outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.” On Zinka’s blog, they have sponsored athletes using their product ranging from wakeboarders, surfers, kayakers, and snowboarders. Other ingredients include beeswax, aloe, coconut oil, and shea butter in addition to being alcohol-free so you can avoid that unpleasant stinging feeling.

Zinc oxide is a recommended ingredient by The Skin Cancer Foundation, one that the SCF tells parents to look for when picking a sunscreen for children. The broad spectrum UVA and UVB is safe and effective for all ages, even kids 6 months and older. It doesn’t absorb into the skin the same way a normal sunscreen lotion would and is non-irritating.

The zinc oxide in the formula forms a natural barrier on the skin that protects not only from the sun by reflecting its rays but from wetness. Zinka nosecoat offers water-resistance and powerful sun care in one fun. Zinka aims “to create sunscreen formulas using zinc oxide technology and to develop convenient and effective applications that make using sunscreen an easy, safe and important part of your everyday.” The company’s mission statement is clear and emphatic. They’ve been making zinc oxide colored sunblock ever since. Their spin on the classic beach look was to add colors to the standard formula: hues like electric blue, army green, and hot pink. Zinka emerged when the nosecoat trend began in the late 1980s. Zinka nosecoat actually blocks out 100% of UVA/UVB rays which is why it doesn’t have an SPF rating. SPF is a measurement of how much sun is blocked out by the sunscreen, ranging from 93% in an SPF 15 sunscreen to SPF 50 which blocks out 98% of UVA/UVB rays. Zinc oxide based nosecoats are different than your average sunscreen because they’re not rated on the SPF scale. Remember those scenes in movies or visits to the beach featuring bleach-haired lifeguards with sunblock rubbed on their nose, leaving a white residue on its bridge? Didn’t that seem like such a novelty in the 80s? It turns out, wearing a zinc oxide based nosecoat is not only popular nowadays, but can be beneficial for your health.Īdd in some colored Zinka nosecoat, available in 12 bright and fun colors, and you’ve got the added advantage of style.