Nuvola-Geschenkkarte

Chemical filters absorb UV rays and convert them into heat. They're inexpensive and widely used, but some — especially older-generation filters — are unstable in sunlight, breaking down and generating free radicals. They can also irritate sensitive skin. The biggest concern is that several have been linked by scientists to hormonal disruption — one reason we don't carry them at Nuvola.

Mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide work differently: they sit on the skin's surface and work by scattering and reflecting UV rays instead of absorbing them. The result is stable, broad-spectrum protection that's well tolerated by sensitive skin, babies, and pregnant women.