Tinosorb S / M

What is Tinosorb S / M?

Tinosorb is not a single ingredient, but a collective name for a family of modern and high-performance UV filters. They are developed to provide reliable and comprehensive broad-spectrum protection against both UVB rays that burn the skin and deep-penetrating UVA rays that cause premature aging.

What distinguishes Tinosorb is that the filters are extremely photostable. They do not break down and lose their effect when hit by sunlight, and they can also help stabilize other filters in the same formulation so that the protection lasts longer.

The filters consist of large molecules that stay on the surface and do not penetrate the skin. This minimizes the risk of irritation and makes them a safe choice for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Benefits: Very high UVA/UVB protection, Photostable, Safe and mild, Modern technology
Categories: Anti-aging, Pigmentation.
Skin types: All skin types, Sensitive skin

Imagine the absolute latest technology in sun protection. A new generation of sun filters designed to provide superior, stable and safe protection against the entire solar spectrum. That is Tinosorb. It is not a single ingredient, but the name of a family of modern and high-performance UV filters that are the foundation of many of the best sunscreens on the market.

The unique thing about Tinosorb filters is that they are incredibly photostable. This means they do not break down and lose their effect when hit by sunlight. They protect effectively against both the UVB rays that burn the skin and, most importantly, the UVA rays that cause premature aging and wrinkles.

Benefits of Tinosorb S / M

Choosing a sunscreen with modern filters like Tinosorb is an investment in your skin's future health. They offer protection that is both more complete and more reliable. Here are the most important benefits:

• Provides complete broad-spectrum protection: Tinosorb filters are experts at protecting against the entire spectrum of harmful UV radiation. This includes both the short UVB rays and the long, deep-penetrating UVA rays that are the biggest cause of aging.
• Are extremely stable in the sun: Unlike some older sun filters, Tinosorb does not lose its protective ability when exposed to the sun. They provide reliable protection that lasts. They even help to stabilize other filters in the same product.
• Has a high safety profile: Tinosorb filters have large molecules that do not penetrate the skin. This minimizes the risk of irritation and makes them an excellent choice, even for sensitive skin.
• Enables elegant formulations: This modern technology makes it possible to create sunscreens with very high protection that still feel light and pleasant on the skin, without being thick or sticky.

Skin types and areas of use

Sunscreens with Tinosorb are the best choice for anyone who takes their sun protection seriously. Regardless of skin type, stable and high protection is the most important part of every skincare routine, every day, all year round.

• For anyone who wants the most advanced protection against premature aging.
• For sensitive skin that needs effective but mild sun protection.
• For you who are treating pigmentation and need reliable UVA protection.
• For anyone using active ingredients like retinol and acids.

How to use Tinosorb S / M

You use a sunscreen with Tinosorb just like any other sunscreen – but you can feel more secure that the protection is top class. Here are the most important rules:

• Application: Always use as the last step in your morning routine, after moisturizer. Do not mix it with other products.
• Amount: Be generous. You need an amount corresponding to about a teaspoon, or two fingers (index and middle finger), to cover the face and neck and achieve the protection stated on the bottle.
• Time of day: Every morning, 365 days a year, regardless of the weather.
• Reapplication: Always reapply every two hours if you are in direct sun, swimming or sweating a lot.

FAQ

Is Tinosorb a chemical or physical filter?

It is a mix. Tinosorb S is a purely chemical (organic) filter that absorbs UV light. Tinosorb M is a unique hybrid filter that both absorbs and reflects UV light. Together they provide very complete protection.

Why isn't Tinosorb in all sunscreens?

Tinosorb is a newer and more advanced technology that is approved in Europe, Asia and Australia. In the US, there is a much slower process for approving new sun filters, which is why the best and most modern filters are usually found in European and Asian sunscreens.

Does Tinosorb M leave a white cast?

Since Tinosorb M partly works as a physical filter, it can in some formulations leave a very faint white cast, especially on darker skin tones. However, modern products are usually formulated to minimize this as much as possible.

Are these filters safe?

Yes, absolutely. They have undergone rigorous safety testing by, among others, the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and are considered to be among the safest and most effective sun filters available today.