Elta MD™

The EltaMD™ sun care line includes a complete spectrum of sun care products, one for every skin type and unique need.

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) only shows the level of protection from UVB rays, not UVA. Elta MD™ sunscreens contain up to 9% Z-Cote®, some of the highest percentages of zinc-oxide on the market and maintain a cosmetically elegant texture and feel that goes on smooth and absorbs quickly into the skin, protecting from both the UVA and the UVB rays of the sun.

EltaMD™ UV Shield SPF 45
3 oz Tube or 8 oz Pump  

Great for all skin types, especially oily or acne-prone skin.

• Specifically formulated to provide oil-free protection for the face, either alone or under makeup.
• Light sheer formula that spreads quickly and leaves no residue on skin's surface

Active Ingredients:    9.0% Zinc Oxide
                                7.5% Octinoxate

EltaMD™ UV Physical SPF 41
3 oz Tube   

Ideal for very sensitive skin and children

• Chemical Free-natural mineral UV protection
• Oil-free
• Paraben-free
• Fragrance free
• Water Resistant
• Absorbs quickly and can be used on the face and body
• Antioxidants to neutralize free radicals to help prevent sun damage
• Lightly tinted

Active Ingredients:    9.0% Zinc Oxide 
                                7.0% Titanium Dioxide

EltaMD™ UV Sport SPF 50
3 oz Tube 
Great for swimmers, runners, golfers, skiers and all outdoor activities

• Won't rinse off in water or drip into eyes & sting when you sweat
• May be applied to wet or dry skin
• Safe for use with children
• Very water resistant

Active Ingredients:    9.0% Zinc Oxide 
                                7.5%  Octinoxate
                                5.0% Octisalate

EltaMD™ UV Lotion SPF 30+
8 oz Pump   
Great for the whole family & safe for all skin types

• Moisturizing lotion for the whole body with UV protection
• Apply daily after showering

Active Ingredients:    7.5% Octinoxate
                                7% Zinc Oxide

UVA (Aging) Rays can pass through glass to penetrate deep into the skin layers which affect long-term skin damage. They are present all day everyday of the year and are not affected by weather or altitude.

UVB (Burning) Rays cause sunburns and tanning. They are related to 90% of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Did you know...?

• Skin cancer is the #1 cancer in America.
• The sun causes 90% of all skin cancers.
• One in five Americans will get skin cancer.
• There are 1.3 million new cases per year.
• Melanoma risk has doubled in the last ten years.
• Skin cancer kills more women under 30 than any other form of cancer including breast & ovarian cancer.
• Skin cancer risk doubles if you have had five or more sunburns.
• Fewer than 33% of adults, adolescents, & children routinely use sun protection.

What you should know about the sun...

• Overcast days are not much safer than those that are sunny, as 70-80% of the sun's ultraviolet rays can get through the clouds.
• The sun is about 80% stronger when reflected off sand and snow.
• The sun's rays increase in intensity about 4% for every 1,000-foot rise in altitude.
• It's better to play or engage in sports before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. If that's not possible, try to avoid being out at high noon.
• The sun weakens the immune system, reducing your defense against infection.
• In general, kids can get all the vitamin D they need for strong bones from fortified milk, salmon, vitamin supplements and/or brief, casual sun exposure.

People typically do not use enough sunscreen. It is important to continue to reapply sun protection throughout the day. There are other steps to help protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun...a hat, staying out of the sun, avoiding the hottest part of the day and covering up are all important.