The Altruist Dermatologic Sunscreen and Skincare range has been developed by leading British dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, Dr Andrew Birnie, and Dutch economist David Westerbeek van Eerten. It is born out of a shared passion for preventing skin cancer and offering affordable Dermatologist skincare.
Altruist Mission Statement:
It is our mission to reduce the incidence of skin cancer through the increased use of quality sunscreen together with better education and awareness.
Charity:
Altruist supports charities that help children with albinism in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. They believe everybody should have an equal opportunity to be protected from the sun.
Why using Altruist makes good sun-sense…
Recommended by dermatologists. Clinically tested.
de Spa Cosmetics commissioned Eurofins Dermatest in Australia to independently test all Altruist sunscreens in accordance with the AS/NZS 2604:2021 standard. Eurofins Dermatest is a trusted provider of sunscreen and skin care product evaluation services to international and local clients. They are recommended by both Standards NZ and Cosmetics NZ.
Altruist products are Broad Spectrum and also tested and rated for the UVA 5-star rating and the UVA protection PPD index.
The formulas are photostable, which means that the UV filters do not break down quickly in the sun.
Developed for sensitive skin.
Fragrance and paraben free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
The creams absorb quickly and are pleasant to use thanks to the non-sticky formulations.
Altruist uses both physical and chemical filters to achieve optimum protection and some of the most advanced filters currently available:
