3 Things to Look for in an Acne Safe Sunscreen
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High-Concentration Zinc Oxide
Superior UVA Protection
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#1 Non-Irritating Ingredients
Does your sunscreen sting you or make your skin red when you apply it? Many ‘chemical’ UV filters are known skin allergens. Inactive ingredients like alcohol in spray sunscreens dry out and damage the skin barrier, creating an inflamed skin barrier. Sebum mixes with dead skin and gets trapped in the pore, causing a recipe for break-outs.
Pro-tip: Mineral sunscreens are generally preferred and better tolerated for people with acne-prone skin.
#2 No occlusive Ingredients
Occlusive ingredients stop your skin from ‘breathing’ and trap dead skin, dirt particulates, bacteria and more. Skin needs a certain amount of air and humidity to flow through the barrier and occlusive ingredients like petrolatum and mineral oil prevent this. Dermatologists prefer ingredients that support the skin barrier without acting as an impenetrable sealant.
Pro-tip: A small amount of inert semi-permeable silicone in a sunscreen formula is better for acneic skin. They allow the skin to ‘breathe’ while preventing water loss compared to fully occlusive ingredients.
#3 Non-Greasy formulas
Heavy formulas featuring tallow and other heavy emollients mixed with lots of waxes, film formers, and occlusive ingredients prevent sunscreen formulas from absorbing through the different layers of the stratum corneum (our outermost skin layer). Lightweight formulas that hydrate without feeling thick and heavy are less likely to cause break-outs. It’s a delicate balance in finding a product that does not dry out skin and that is also not too rich.
Pro-tip: Look for a mineral formula that is not thick, heavy or too rich feeling.
Acne Safe with Upgraded SPF Protection.
2-3X Better Protection than many SPF alternatives
True Broad UVA/UVB Protection
No Hidden Chemical Filters
The Mineral SPF Customers Say Finally Gets Everything Right
Why Customers Say It’s The Best Mineral Sunscreen They’ve Ever Used
When people discover Ava Isa Every Morning SPF 30, their reactions are almost always the same: “Finally — a mineral sunscreen that feels good to use.”
Across hundreds of real customer experiences, a clear pattern emerges. Shoppers who’ve tried every major brand — from global beauty conglomerates to dermatologist‑marketed giants — say Ava Isa stands out because it delivers something the big players rarely achieve:
A mineral sunscreen that feels elegant, blends seamlessly, and actually makes skin look better.
Ava Isa Every Morning Sunscreen checks all the boxes: 25% Zinc Oxide, SPF30, no white cast, great for sensitive skin, and proudly made-in-Canada.
When people discover Ava Isa Every Morning SPF 30, their reactions are almost always the same: “Finally — a mineral sunscreen that feels luxurious.” We’ve created an all-mineral sunscreen that feels elegant, blends seamlessly, and actually makes skin look better.
People who have tried our Ava Isa Every Morning Sunscreen say they feel safer knowing the formula is:
All‑mineral, 25% zinc oxide
Broad‑spectrum UVA + UVB.
Non‑irritating for sensitive skin that makes their skin actually feels better after applying it. It blends in instantly and they forget they’re wearing sunscreen.
We Know how hard it is to lose your daily Sunscreen.
but maybe your new favourite has been under your nose all this time.
25% pure Zinc Oxide For True Broad-Spectrum Protection
Glossy, smooth application
Skin looks better than bare, make-up glides better
Most Mineral Sunscreens Ask You To Compromise
Heavy & Greasy
Chalky White Cast
Irritation & Dryness
Our Mineral SPF is consistently ranked as best for aesthetics and performance.
For Skin That Deserves More Than “Good Enough”
“The first mineral sunscreen I’ve actually worn every day.”
“Every company says ‘no white cast’, this company is actually being honest.”
“Disappears on skin like skincare, protects like heavy duty SPF.”
Superior Performance. Intelligent protection.
Not All Mineral Sunscreens Are Created Equal
Your Daily SPF, Upgraded.
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Our Misson
Specializes in Love and Protection
Ava Isa by The Sunscreen Company™️
A proud Canadian Company.
Ava Isa is a Love Story. Inspired by our CEO’s love for her infant daughter and a desire to protect her in the way she knows best- incredible sunscreen.
We obsess over making sunscreen look and feel so good, that people may not ever realize how good it is for them. We do all the hard work so you can pick and wear the best sunscreen easily.
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