Transparency Files: Why Are Some of Our Sunscreens Yellow?

In a world of uniform white creams, seeing a product with a distinct color can be surprising. The reassuring yellow hue in products like our LUSTRA Kids Sun Protection Spray (LUS-010) and Dry Skin Sun Cream (LUS-005) comes directly from powerful, skin-loving botanical ingredients.

The Source of the Color: Carotenoids

The color is primarily due to:

• Beta Carotene: A precursor to Vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant found in many orange and yellow plants.
• Carrot Root Extract: A natural source of antioxidants and Beta Carotene.

These ingredients are not added for color; they are added for their significant skin benefits.

Why We Include Them:

A Secondary Line of Defense: Sunscreen filters are the first line of defense against UV radiation. However, no sunscreen can block 100% of rays. Antioxidants like Beta Carotene provide a crucial secondary defense by helping to neutralize the free radicals that can be generated by any UV exposure that gets through.

Soothing Properties: These botanical extracts also help to protect skin from environmental stressors and calm the skin.

Will It Stain My Skin?

Absolutely not. The color is the natural appearance of the formula in the bottle. When you apply it, it blends completely transparently into the skin, leaving no yellow cast or residue. It's simply a visual testament to the high concentration of beneficial, natural antioxidants we've packed into the formula to better protect your skin.

So, when you see the yellow, think of it as a reassuring sign of the antioxidant protection working alongside your UV filters.