UCLA researchers (
@pswnano.bsky.social @cnsiatucla.bsky.social @uclacb.bsky.social) developed a mineral sunscreen that reduces the white cast of zinc oxide by reshaping it into microscopic tetrapods—maintaining strong UV protection + better matching natural skin tones ☀️
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February 3, 2026 | Mineral sunscreen that reduces white cast developed by UCLA researchers - California NanoSystems Institute
UCLA researchers have developed a mineral sunscreen formulation that significantly reduces the white, chalky cast that keeps many people from wearing sun protection daily. For decades, dermatologists ...
