Iconic Elements mineral sunscreen is ‘GRASE’
Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, has put sunscreen filters under scrutiny. There are currently 16 commercially available filters, divided into: 2 groups: Minerale filters: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, act mainly as small mirrors to reflect light and a smaller portion of ultraviolet light is absorbed. Chemical filters, completely absorb the ultraviolet light. Based on advancing insight over the past twenty years, the FDA has created the acronym GRASE for sunscreen filters. GRASE stands for: Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective This is a step in the right direction and a start has also been made in Europe to properly investigate sunscreen filters.
What came out of GRASE? Only two of the sixteen filters are GRASE, namely Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Two filters are not GRASE: PABA and trolamine salicylate and the others have insufficient safety data to make a good sun protection claim. Read here the FDA news dated February 21, 2019.
Iconic Elements Tinted Mineral Sunscreen is GRASE
Our Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, which provides both broad UV protection and even coverage. This formula is free from microplastics and contains titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxide. At Iconic Elements we strive for the highest standards of quality and reliability. Because SPF testing is not required by law and is often expensive, there may be a difference between the SPF value on the packaging and the actual test results.
However, we attach great importance to accurate information. That’s why we had our Tinted Mineral Sunscreen tested by an independent, animal-free laboratory in Europe. We are proud to announce that our sunscreen not only achieved the promised SPF 30, but even an impressive SPF 33.2.
This result underlines our commitment to providing reliable and high-quality products. We are excited to offer this advanced sunscreen to our customers.
Iconic Elements looks ahead!
The impact of sunscreen filters on the coral reefs is enormous, reef parts are dying out and are also called ‘Reef Zombies’. Recently, some countries have passed laws banning certain chemical sunscreen filters, including oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. The countries are: Virgin Islands Palau (West pacific), Mexico, Hawaii, South Florida and Bonaire. The impact on nature is great.
Mineral sunscreen filters are allowed. In Europe there are no laws about this and the use of these filters is allowed.
Iconic Elements Mineral Sunscreen is Coral and Marine animal friendly
There are even more, other benefits of Iconic Elements Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
- Animal-free and independent laboratory SPF tested
- One of the few available completely mineral sunscreen without perfume in the Netherlands.
- Titanium dioxide mainly covers UVB rays and zinc oxide better protects the skin against UVA rays
- Iron oxide protects against visible blue light
- Works immediately
- Photostable, the cream remains stable under the influence of sunlight
- Very suitable for people with sensitive skin
- Safe for children, pregnancy, breastfeeding
- No perfume, no chemical filters
- All of our airless dispensers contain no: BPA, BADGE, BPAF, BDFGE, BPS.
Prevention
Prevention of skin cancer and premature skin aging are the most important reasons for good lubrication. The Netherlands is in the top 5 for most melanomas in Europe.
What does good sunscreen application mean? We apply less sunscreen to our skin and less frequently than the recommended every 2 hours. More about how to apply sunscreen.
