Protection

Does Altruist use chemical or physical filters?

Altruist uses both physical and chemical filters to achieve optimum protection. The chemicals in Altruist Sunscreen ensure it works well and feels great on the skin and have been very...

What else can I do to protect myself from the sun?

Try and avoid the sun between 11am – 3pm, when the sun is strongest.Wear clothes, a broad rimmed hat and sun glasses.Never use sun beds – they have been classified...

Is it still possible to burn when using sunscreen?

Yes, though if (SPF30 and above) used correctly (applied in sufficient quantity and frequency) it is extremely unlikely.No sunscreen actually blocks out all UV light, so it is theoretically possible...

What about Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and increasingly is suspected to play a role in other health aspects, too. It is very efficiently made in the skin when exposed...

I've heard that sunscreens can cause skin cance...

It has been shown that the regular use of sunscreen can reduce the incidence of skin cancer – in particular melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).Some population studies have shown...

Does Octocrylene cause cancer?

The concentration is always below 5% in our formulations for sensory reasons. It is allowed up to 14.6 % (10% of the acids equivalent). According to SCCS (the European cosmetics...