Douce Mousse - Sunscreen SPF 30+

1- 100% natural physical sunscreen

Douce Mousse MD sunscreen is a physical (or organic) protection and remains on the surface of the skin unlike protections using chemical filters which penetrate the epidermis. Many people have already mistakenly believed that they had had a reaction to the sun, when their reaction was actually due to their sunscreen containing chemical filters. Moreover, most of these lotions are very polluting for the environment.

No Compromise: List of ingredients that we do not use and found in most chemical filters: Oxybenzone, Octisalate, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, (Parsol), Octyl Methoxycinnamate, PABA, Benzophenone, 2-Ethylhexyl-4-Dimethylaminobenzoic acid… Other ingredients that we do not use and which may be found this time in physical filters: Polysorbate 20, Perfume or synthetic fragrance, PEG, Parabene, Phenoxyethalnol, Titanium dioxide…

2- Natural and organic ingredients

All the ingredients in Douce Mousse MD sunscreen meet the strictest standards in terms of natural and organic formulation. (pesticide-free, renewable and biodegradable) Main ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil: One of the favorite ingredients of the Aztec people, jojoba oil is hydrating and humectant and suitable for the most sensitive skin. Organic Shea Butter: Used in Africa for millennia, this ingredient is very moisturizing in addition to softening the skin. Organic sunflower oil from Quebec: Rich in vitamin E, very moisturizing and softening. Buriti oil: Directly from the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, very rich in carotenoids, antioxidant and photoprotective. Prevents sun damage and gives a pretty beige-orange color to our sun lotion. Zinc oxide: Very effective natural ingredient to protect from the sun. Becomes transparent upon application when added in a quality formulation.

3- No nanoparticles

Almost all sunscreen lotions that use chemical filters are absorbed by our children's skin. On the other hand, even natural ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide can be composed of nanoparticles, which are too fine to remain on the surface of the skin. Look for products marked “no nanoparticles”.

4- High Protection with SPF 30+

An SPF of 30 is an excellent choice and sufficient for sun protection. Our sunscreen is rated 30+ because the results obtained by a certified independent laboratory were above an SPF of 30. What is SPF or SPF? The protection index is the SPF (Sun Protection Factor). This index mainly measures the duration of your sun protection following application. We multiply the SPF by 10 min which is equivalent to 300 minutes, or 5 hours for an SPF of 30. Does your dermatologist recommend an SPF of 75? Tell him that no product will be able to display an SPF higher than 50 according to the new regulations of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) which has jurisdiction in Canada. An SPF of 75 will not offer your child better protection. Many consumers wrongly believed that an index of 50 provided twice as much protection as an SPF of 25. Only duration is a significant factor. In the marketing madness of solar products, some manufacturers take advantage of consumer confusion and offer SPFs of 90 and even 100.

5- Approved by Health Canada

To be on sale in Canada, all solar products must have an NPN or DIN number assigned by Health Canada. Our sunscreen displays an NPN (natural product number) because it does not contain chemical filters which are assigned a DIN number. Note that Health Canada refers to FDA (United States) regulations for the approval of sunscreens for sale in Canada.

6- No superfluous valuable mentions

Several valuable statements are contested because in many cases, they provide a false sense of security to consumers. For our sunscreen, we only use the terms permitted by Health Canada and that of our organic ingredients which are verified by the independent organization Québec Vrai.

• Waterproof: The words “water resistant” or “water repellent” can no longer be used. Manufacturers will simply have to specify the duration, either only 40 or 80 minutes, for which their products protect in water or against sweat according to standard tests. With these very short deadlines, you must be vigilant and carry out more than one application during water games, regardless of the mention on the product.
• Approved by professional associations:    Several products are recognized or approved by different professional associations. Note that in most cases, the manufacturer must simply pay an amount to the association and respect a few conditions. Several products bearing this notice have not been tested.
• Hypoallergenic: All sunscreens, physical or chemical, and even with the hypoallergenic label, should always be subject to a small skin test. By applying a small amount to the inside of an arm or on a calf and observing the skin after a few hours, in the majority of cases you will obtain your answer. Observe the area involved again after 48 hours to confirm the result.

ACTIVE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide: 14.6%
INGREDIENTS (INCI) : Aqua, Caprilic Capric Tryglycerides, Sorbitan Olivate, Jojoba
Esters, Cocoglycerides, Hydroxyapatite, Polyglyceryl-2-Dipolyhydroxystearate,
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*,
Mauritia flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*,
Tocopherol (Vit. E), Glyceryl Oleate, Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate, Glyceryl
Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Rosemary Oleoresin. *Organic Ingredients Biologiques