{"product_id":"protect-mineral-day-cream-zinc-oxide","title":"Protect — Mineral Day Cream with Zinc Oxide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA daily moisturiser that protects sensitive skin. With calendula, non-nano zinc oxide and beta-carotene.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning one. Light enough to wear every day, and built for skin that reacts to almost everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrates and leaves skin feeling comfortable all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce the look of redness on reactive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuts a physical layer between your skin and cold, wind and central heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a soft, light finish rather than a shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest note about sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc oxide is the mineral used in sunscreens, so I want to be very clear: \u003cstrong\u003eProtect is not a sunscreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has no tested SPF, it carries no SPF rating, and it must not be relied on for sun protection. If you need sun protection, use a product with a tested SPF over the top. I would rather say that plainly than let anyone assume otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in it, and why I chose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-nano zinc oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-nano means the particles are large enough not to pass through the skin. It sits on the surface, which is exactly where I want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best-tolerated botanicals there is, and one of the few I would put in something used every single morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-carotene.\u003c\/strong\u003e An antioxidant, and where the warmth in the colour comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNature provides the idea. I add the science.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThese notes explain why each ingredient was selected. They are not claims about what the finished cream will do.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 2–3 pea-sized amounts to skin and massage upwards gently. Mornings, on clean skin, after your serum. External use only. Avoid eye contact. Always do a patch test first. Keep out of reach of children. Use within 3 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive skin that flushes or shows redness easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin that suffers in cold weather and dry indoor heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children who need something simple every morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable for people who may be prone to eczema, dermatitis or rosacea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in the routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurify, then Renew, then Protect. At night, swap Protect for Calm or Restore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy trust it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated by a HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with over twenty years in NHS cellular pathology. Made in small batches in West Yorkshire. Cruelty free. No nanoparticles, no parabens, no sulphates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e30ml (e) \/ 1 fl oz. Free UK delivery over £50. Small batch, made to order. Questions? Email hana@bornofnecessity.co.uk and I will answer personally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BORN OF NECESSITY ","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":51887167635795,"sku":"01","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/1456\/1107\/files\/glow_protect.jpg?v=1758368030","url":"https:\/\/www.bornofnecessity.co.uk\/products\/protect-mineral-day-cream-zinc-oxide","provider":"BORN OF NECESSITY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}