Medicine guide

Skin Apeel Ageless Defense Spf 40 Broad Spectrum

160 mg/g · Cream

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Zinc Oxide
Made by
Skin Apeel, Inc.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-01-13

What it is

Sunscreen

Used for
  • Helps prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
Do not take it if

On damaged or broken skin.

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
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What it is for

  • Helps prevent sunburn. If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.

From the official label · 2025-01-13 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

on damaged or broken skin.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
  • Use a water resistant product if swimming or sweating.
  • Reapply at least every 2 hours
  • Children under 6 months:
  • Ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures:
  • Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.
  • To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
  • Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 am-2 pm Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Stop and get help if

rash occurs.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • For external use only.
  • Do not use on damaged or broken skin.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.
  • When using this product, keep out of eyes.
  • Rinse with water to remove.
  • , keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun May stain some fabrics Made in USA for Skin Apeel Day Spa | Boca Raton, Florida 33433

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Sunscreen

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Ceramide 3, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Iron Oxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made bySkin Apeel, Inc.
Active substanceZinc Oxide
Strength160 mg/g
FormCream
RouteTopical
Packs50 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
NDC83628-208

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Same active substance

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