Sunscreen that Doesn't Burn your Eyes

There are many reasons a sunscreen could cause eye irritation.

Volatiles evaporate easily and are often used to lighten a sunscreens fragrance or texture. These can be highly irritating, especially as they normally result in a thick water-like sunscreen that seeps into the eye very easily.

Many preservatives are also prone cause irritation, as well as additives. Many products add in ingredients to improve product texture or appearance, but they don't actually benefit the skin. Instead the look nice whilst causing irritation. Sunscreen gels or sprays for example are more likely to contain alcohol as an additive, which is known to cause eye discomfort.  Fragrances, chemical or botanical can also cause irritation.

How to find an SPF that won’t sting

As such, you should look for mineral (physical) sunscreens. But if you're still finding your eyes stinging after switching to a mineral SPF, then you just have to try a few different products so you can eliminate other factors and pin point the cause of your reaction. Some mineral sunscreens are marketed as mineral whilst they also chemical filters as well. So just ensure the active ingredient is either zinc oxide, and/or titanium dioxide. As mineral formulas can still contain a range of irritants, it's best to trial a mineral sunscreen made for sensitive skin. 

Many 100% mineral formulas are known for having a bad texture, but Super Sun SPF50 uses an incredible 100% mineral formula that melts effortlessly into your skin without leaving a white cast. It's also formulated for all skin types, even the most sensitive, and does not cause irritation.

Skin Specialist Recommended Sunscreens that Won't Sting your Eyes