Product Description
Healthy skin starts with a strong skin barrier—and EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 is designed to restore and protect it every day.
Unlike traditional sunscreens that focus solely on UV protection, UV Skin Recovery works as both a daily mineral sunscreen and a skin recovery treatment. Its proprietary AAComplex Technology delivers a blend of amino acids that helps repair and reinforce the skin’s protective barrier, allowing skin to better retain moisture while becoming more resilient against environmental stressors.
The formula combines 100% mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica, known for its calming and skin-repairing properties, to visibly reduce redness and irritation over time. A sheer green tint immediately helps neutralize diffuse redness, making it an excellent option for those experiencing rosacea, sensitive skin, flushing, or redness following cosmetic procedures.
Its lightweight, non-greasy texture blends effortlessly into the skin without clogging pores or irritating delicate complexions. Fragrance-free, dye-free, and non-comedogenic, UV Skin Recovery provides everyday protection while actively supporting healthier, calmer skin.
Whether you’re managing chronic redness, recovering from aesthetic treatments, or simply looking for a mineral sunscreen that does more than protect, EltaMD UV Skin Recovery offers advanced barrier repair and clinically proven sun protection in one elegant formula.
Product Size
1.7 oz (48 g) Airless Pump
Product Benefits
- Instantly neutralizes the appearance of redness with a sheer green tint
- Provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB rays
- Strengthens the skin barrier with AAComplex Technology
- Helps calm sensitive, reactive, and redness-prone skin
- Features 12.9% zinc oxide for gentle, 100% mineral UV protection
- Supports skin recovery following cosmetic procedures, once cleared by your provider
- Lightweight, non-greasy texture blends easily without clogging pores
- Fragrance-free, dye-free, and non-comedogenic
Skin Types
- Pigmented Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Normal Skin
- Combination Skin
- Dry Skin
Related Skin Concerns
- Redness
- Rosacea
- Sensitive Skin
- Compromised Skin Barrier
- Post-Procedure Care*
- Inflammation
- Sun Damage
- Premature Aging
*Always follow your provider’s recommendations regarding when to resume sunscreen after a procedure.
Applicable Body Parts
- Face
- Neck
- Chest (Décolleté)
- Ears
How To Use
How to Use the Product
- Apply generously to the face and neck as the final step in your morning skincare routine.
- Use approximately 15 minutes before sun exposure.
- Blend evenly to activate the green tint’s color-correcting effect.
- Reapply every two hours during prolonged sun exposure.
- Reapply after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.
Pro Tip: Pair with barrier-repairing serums to maximize skin recovery while protecting against future environmental damage.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients
- 12.9% Zinc Oxide
- A 100% mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB rays while remaining gentle on sensitive skin.
- AAComplex Technology (2%)
- EltaMD’s proprietary amino acid complex helps repair and strengthen the skin barrier while supporting healthier, more resilient skin.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- A soothing botanical rich in antioxidants that helps calm visible redness and irritation while promoting skin recovery.
- Ginger Root Extract
- Provides antioxidant protection while helping reduce the appearance of redness caused by environmental stressors.
- Bisabolol
- A naturally soothing ingredient derived from chamomile that helps calm sensitive skin and reduce visible irritation.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
- A potent antioxidant that helps defend against free-radical damage while supporting overall skin health.
All Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12.9%
Key Inactive Ingredients: AAComplex Technology (Amino Acid Blend), Centella Asiatica Extract, Ginger Root Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Silica, Iron Oxides (Green Color-Correcting Pigments), and additional stabilizing and moisturizing ingredients.
Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list, as formulations may occasionally be updated by the manufacturer.