Here's the thing about sunscreen: everyone knows they should use it. Most people don't. And of the ones who do, a staggering number are using something that leaves a white cast, feels like a face cream, and gets abandoned by 9am because life is too short for that.
Caladrius Daily Sun Protection was designed with exactly this in mind. Because the best sunscreen is the one you'll actually wear every single day — and ours is formulated to make that decision effortless.
The Science of Protection: Zinc Oxide 17%
At the core of Caladrius is Zinc Oxide at 17% — the gold standard of sun protection ingredients and the only sunscreen active the FDA classifies as both safe and effective. Unlike chemical UV filters that are absorbed into the skin and converted into heat, Zinc Oxide works physically — it sits on the skin's surface and deflects both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays before they reach your cells.
This distinction matters more than most sunscreen marketing lets on: Physical blockers like Zinc Oxide begin working immediately upon application — no 20-minute wait. They're photostable, meaning they don't degrade or lose effectiveness as they absorb UV light. And they carry essentially zero concern around hormone disruption or systemic absorption — a growing point of legitimate scientific debate around chemical UV filters.
Broad Spectrum SPF 40 means complete UVA/UVB protection. Water resistant for 80 minutes. And in Caladrius, it's formulated to achieve this without the chalky white cast that's plagued mineral sunscreens for decades.
More Than Just Protection: The Active Skincare Ingredients
What separates Caladrius from a basic mineral sunscreen is what surrounds the Zinc Oxide.
Glycoproteins — proteins bound to sugar chains — soothe inflammation and actively support the skin's natural barrier repair process. For post-procedure skin (after laser, microneedling, peels, or IPL), this is the ingredient that makes Caladrius the first sunscreen dermatologists and aestheticians reach for.
Bioflavonoids are plant-derived antioxidant compounds that neutralise the free radicals generated by UV exposure. UV damage doesn't stop at the surface — it triggers oxidative stress deep in the dermis. Bioflavonoids intercept this process and significantly reduce UV-triggered accelerated aging.
Lecithin is a natural phospholipid that mirrors your skin's own lipid layer — enhancing ingredient absorption and delivering deep hydration that doesn't feel heavy. Shea Butter adds vitamins A and E alongside long-lasting moisture. And Dimethicone creates the silky, skin-smooth finish that makes Caladrius feel like a luxury primer, not a sunscreen.
The result is something that feels extraordinary on skin — and protects it just as thoroughly.
The Mythology
The Caladrius was a mythical white bird from ancient healing traditions — a creature with the power to absorb illness from the sick and carry it up into the sun, where it would be dissolved by light. Ancient Roman physicians kept Caladrius birds in healing chambers. The bird embodied the idea of transforming harm into something harmless.
We chose the name Caladrius because that's precisely what this formula does: it intercepts what the sun would do to your skin — and makes it harmless.
Who Is Caladrius For?
Recommended for all skin types, including sensitive, oily, combination, and post-procedure skin. Especially beneficial for anyone who has previously abandoned mineral sunscreens due to white cast, texture, or feel. Ideal as the final step in any morning skincare routine, and the non-negotiable recovery companion after any in-office treatment.
Certifications: Green Leaf Program · Not Tested on Animals
Sulfate-free. Paraben-free. Cruelty-free. Medical grade.
Directions: Apply liberally and evenly to face and neck as the last step of your morning routine. Reapply at least every 2 hours during sun exposure, or immediately after towel drying. For use after in-office treatments, apply as directed by your physician.
Item# 1144 | 1.7 Fl oz (50 mL) | SPF 40 Broad Spectrum
Protect your skin like it matters. Because it does. That's what Caladrius is for.