SWOX Sunscreen Lotion with Mineral Filters SPF 50

Sports Sunscreen SPF 50 with Mineral and Water-Resistant Filters

SWOX Sunscreen Lotion with Mineral Filters SPF 50 is a sports sunscreen for face and body protection in demanding conditions – the tropics, southern destinations, high altitudes, and long water sessions. It combines mineral titanium filters with modern water-resistant UVA and UVB filters, providing broad-spectrum protection with SPF 50 and blocking approximately 98% of UVB rays.

Texture, water resistance, and skin feel are identical to SWOX SPF 30 – only the protection factor differs. The formula absorbs quickly, leaves no white residue, and won't sting your eyes even when sweat or water washes the cream from the skin.

Vitamin E (antioxidant) and provitamin B5 add extra skincare benefits, fighting free radicals and restoring hydration and elasticity. Free from perfumes, parabens, and oxybenzone – dermatologically considered and reef-safe.

Available in 50 ml for travel and 150 ml for extended use.

Who Is SWOX Sunscreen SPF 50 For?

SWOX Sunscreen Lotion with Mineral Filters SPF 50 is designed for those who want the highest level of protection for face and body – in conditions where SPF 30 isn't enough.

We recommend it for:

• surfers and water sports athletes for surfing in the tropics, where the sun is extremely strong
• summer holidays in southern destinations (Egypt, Maldives, Canary Islands, Caribbean)
• skiing, ski touring, and mountaineering at high altitudes
• cyclists, runners, and triathletes for longer training sessions and competitions in the sun
• SUP riders, kiters, and wing foilers for longer water sessions in summer months
• those with lighter skin types who burn quickly
• anyone seeking additional facial protection for everyday use

Comparison: SWOX SPF 50 vs SPF 30 vs 100% Mineral SPF 50

SWOX SPF 50 is a sports sunscreen with mineral and water-resistant filters for demanding conditions – tropics, southern destinations, high altitudes, longer water sessions, and lighter skin types. SPF 30 is recommended for moderate conditions and everyday use in the Mediterranean; texture and skin feel remain the same, only the protection factor differs. 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (150 ml) is a fully mineral and organic formula recommended for very sensitive skin, atopic skin, and health-sensitive users, with a slightly thicker texture due to its exclusively mineral filters.

SWOX Sunscreen SPF 50 Benefits

Highest level of protection with mineral and water-resistant filters
SPF 50 blocks approximately 98% of UVB rays and provides broad-spectrum protection even in extreme conditions – tropics, high altitude, prolonged exposure.

Suitable for face and body
The lighter texture allows for quick application on the entire body and is gentle enough for the more sensitive skin of the face. One cream, two uses.

Won't sting your eyes – essential for water and other sports
The formula is designed not to irritate the eyes when mixed with water or sweat. A key feature for surfers, kiters, SUP riders, cyclists, and runners.

Absorbs quickly, leaves no white residue, and is non-greasy
The light texture absorbs within seconds, leaves no marks on equipment, and is non-greasy – you can pick up your paddle, bar, or handlebar right after application without it slipping.

Extremely water-resistant for long water sessions
Developed for the real conditions of surfers, SUP riders, and kiters. Stays on the skin even during long swims, falls into the water, and gear adjustments on the beach.

Skincare benefits with vitamin E and provitamin B5
Vitamin E protects against free radicals, provitamin B5 restores hydration and elasticity to the skin.

Free from perfumes, parabens, and oxybenzone
Dermatologically approved formula, suitable for sensitive skin. Reef-safe – without synthetic ingredients that harm coral reefs.

Sustainable packaging made from bioplastic
The tube is made from 49% bioplastic based on ethanol from Brazilian sugarcane, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Composition and How It Works

SWOX Sunscreen Lotion with Mineral Filters SPF 50 is based on a hybrid protective formula – a combination of mineral titanium dioxide and modern water-resistant UVA/UVB filters. This approach allows for a lighter texture than 100% mineral creams while maintaining the high durability and water resistance characteristic of SWOX sports sunscreens.

Mineral titanium dioxide acts as a physical barrier, reflecting a portion of UV rays immediately upon application. Modern UVA/UVB filters (Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, and others) are among the latest EU-approved UV filters and complement protection across the UVA and UVB spectrum. In the SPF 50 formula, the share of these filters is higher than in SPF 30, allowing higher total protection without changing the texture.

The formula does not contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, perfumes, or parabens. Dermatologically approved.

How to Use SWOX Sunscreen SPF 50

Apply the cream 15 minutes before sun exposure to dry skin in sufficient quantity (approx. 30 ml for an adult's whole body, separately for the face). Reapply every 2 hours and always after swimming or towel-drying.

In extreme conditions (tropics, high altitudes, long water sessions), we recommend additional application of SWOX Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 or SWOX Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 on exposed areas (nose, shoulders, ears, forehead).

Technical Specifications

• SPF: 50
• UVB protection: blocks approximately 98% of UVB rays
• Filters: mineral titanium dioxide + modern water-resistant UVA/UVB filters
• Suitable for: face and body
• Condition demand (1–5): 4
• Water resistance: extreme
• Size: 50 ml or 150 ml
• Free from: oxybenzone, octinoxate, perfumes, parabens
• Reef-safe: yes (Hawaii compliant)
• Packaging: 49% bioplastic from Brazilian sugarcane
• Dermatologically approved: yes
• Made in: Germany (EU)

Why Choose SWOX?

SWOX is a German brand founded in 2009 by surfers and snowboarders who experienced firsthand that most sunscreens aren't made for real sports conditions. They started developing formulas that last through long hours in the water, don't sting the eyes, and don't leave a greasy film on gear.

Today, SWOX sunscreens are used by some of the world's best surfers, kiters, beach volleyball players, and runners – Jordy Smith, Camilla Kemp, Charlotte van Berkum, Susi Mai, Alberto Rondina, Cinja Tillmann, Pauline Pichlmair, and others. All formulas are developed with dermatologists and scientists, manufactured in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Portugal), and packaged in eco-friendly bioplastic.

SWOX does not use oxybenzone or octinoxate – synthetic filters that demonstrably harm coral reefs. The brand's positioning is clear: sports sun protection with no compromise on ingredients.