ELTA MD

UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45

Treat your skin to this sheer, oil-free facial sunscreen. Cosmetically elegant EltaMD UV Shield is recommended for oily to normal skin. It is ideal worn under makeup or alone. UV Shield can be used in conjunction with photosensitizing medications.

• 9.0% transparent zinc oxide
• Antioxidant protection combats skin-aging free radicals associated with ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation (IR).
• Cosmetically elegant formula
• Great for oily or acne-prone skin
• UVA/UVB sun protection
• Fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free and noncomedogenic

Active Ingredients:  9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate

Ingredient Insights

Zinc oxide: Natural mineral compound that works as a sunscreen agent by reflecting and scattering UVA and UVB rays

Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E):  Antioxidant that reduces free radicals to help diminish the visible signs of aging

Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium  Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Polyether-1, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

Uses: EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 helps prevent sunburn and, if used as directed with other sun protection measures (See Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.

Directions: Apply EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 liberally to face, neck and backs of hands 15 minutes before sun exposure.  Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Reapply at least every 2 hours