The FDA regulates sunscreen as an over-the-counter drug. Isn’t that interesting? If you want to get nerdy about it: Currently 16 UV filters are listed as approved actives, 14 are organic filters commonly referred to as chemical filters, and 2 are inorganic filters commonly referred to as physical or mineral filters. A mineral sunscreen includes one or both of those two inorganic filters, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. 

All UV actives absorb UV rays, but mineral UV actives like Zinc oxide also scatter (reflect) UV rays.  This means that mineral UV actives protect you in two ways, like a jacket that is both thick and wind breaking. You’re literally shining, as you should!

No application trade-offs!  The Native mineral sunscreen is easier to rub in and does not leave that annoying white cast/residue on any skin tone. Many mineral sunscreens are thick, tacky, and very difficult to rub in. 

Craftsmanship: a water-based blend of hand selected Zinc Oxide active, moisturizers, stabilizers, and Native fragrances.  This formula direction ensures our product blends in across all skin tones.

Our face sunscreen was designed to be invisible under make-up & volunteer-testing helped confirm that. We also added a moisturizer, avocado oil, intended to condition your beautiful skin without any negatives. Finally, we packaged it in a unique tube & pump for easy, mess-free use (only 2-3 pumps needed at a time.)

Yes, our sunscreens were designed and tested to be safe on sensitive skin.