CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion — 5 oz, Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Hydrating with Ceramides

CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a dermatologist-developed, oil-free body lotion that uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide broad-spectrum physical protection while hydrating with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

This lightweight, non-greasy mineral sunscreen is formulated for daily body use and designed to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays without oxybenzone or avobenzone. The lotion also supports the skin’s natural barrier with three essential ceramides and attracts moisture with hyaluronic acid, making it a choice for sensitive or easily irritated skin. It’s fragrance-free, allergy-tested, non-comedogenic, and suitable for anyone seeking a gentle, reef-conscious SPF option.

How does this mineral sunscreen protect skin compared to chemical sunscreens?

This product uses 100% mineral filters—zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—that sit on the skin’s surface to reflect and scatter UV radiation. Mineral protection works immediately after application and avoids chemical active ingredients like oxybenzone and avobenzone. That makes it a fit for users preferring physical filters or needing Hawaii-compliant formulations.

• Uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the active UV-blocking agents.
• No oxybenzone, avobenzone, or benzene-derived filters included.
• Provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 defense against UVA and UVB rays.
• Immediate protection once applied evenly and fully absorbed.

Will this lotion hydrate without feeling heavy or greasy?

The lotion is formulated to be hydrating while remaining oil-free and non-greasy, absorbing into skin quickly for everyday wear. Hyaluronic acid helps attract and hold moisture at the skin’s surface, and the trio of ceramides works to restore and maintain the skin’s protective barrier. This combination supports lasting hydration without pore-clogging ingredients.

• Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture to the outer skin layers.
• Ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II help rebuild and preserve the skin barrier.
• Oil-free and non-comedogenic for lighter, breathable coverage.
• Fragrance-free and allergy-tested for reduced irritation risk.

How should I apply it to avoid a white cast and get the best coverage?

Physical sunscreens can show a visible white cast if applied in thick or uneven layers, so the best practice is to spread thin, even coats and massage thoroughly into skin. For full-body coverage, apply generous amounts and reapply every two hours during sun exposure or after swimming and sweating. Layering thin applications helps reduce visible residue while ensuring continuous protection.

• Apply evenly in thin layers; massage into skin until absorbed.
• Use a generous amount for full-body protection and reapply often.
• Suitable for both adults and children when used as directed.
• Designed to minimize white cast when applied correctly.

Is this sunscreen suitable for sensitive skin and reef-conscious use?

This sunscreen is formulated without common irritants—fragrance, parabens, and certain chemical filters—making it well-suited for people with sensitive or reactive skin. Because it relies on mineral filters rather than chemical agents linked to coral harm, it meets Hawaii’s restrictions on oxybenzone and aligns with reef-conscious choices. It’s also non-comedogenic and recognized as compatible with eczema-prone skin by major skin-health organizations.

• Fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested for sensitive skin users.
• Oxybenzone- and avobenzone-free; Hawaii-compliant mineral formula.
• Non-comedogenic and recommended for skin prone to breakouts or irritation.
• Affirms compatibility with everyday skincare routines and gentle care.

Who is this for: CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is intended for people seeking a dermatologist-developed, reef-conscious mineral body sunscreen that also supports skin hydration. It’s appropriate for those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, anyone avoiding certain chemical filters, parents wanting a gentle option for family use, and shoppers who prefer fragrance-free, non-greasy daily SPF that helps maintain the skin’s barrier function.

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (6%), ZINC OXIDE (5%) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ISODODECANE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PROPANEDIOL, STEARIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIMETHICONOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, MYRISTIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE,PALMITIC ACID PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN