EltaMD Canada
Dermatologist recommended broad spectrum mineral and hybrid sunscreens, especially UV Clear SPF 46.
About EltaMD
EltaMD is a professional, dermatologist developed sun care and skin care brand best known for its broad spectrum mineral and hybrid sunscreens. The brand is widely regarded as one of the most dermatologist recommended sunscreen lines in North America, with formulas built around transparent zinc oxide and skin friendly ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Products are fragrance free and non comedogenic, making them a common choice for sensitive, acne prone, and post procedure skin.
- Founded: Founded in 1988. EltaMD began as a maker of professional skin care used in clinical and post procedure settings, with no single widely documented individual founder.
- Origin: United States (headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona).
- Owned by: Colgate-Palmolive, which acquired EltaMD in 2017 and now positions it within its premium skin health portfolio (CP Skin Health Group) alongside brands such as PCA Skin and Filorga.
- Known for: Dermatologist recommended broad spectrum mineral and hybrid sunscreens, especially UV Clear SPF 46.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns EltaMD?
EltaMD is owned by Colgate-Palmolive, which acquired the brand in 2017. It sits within Colgate's premium skin health portfolio alongside PCA Skin and Filorga.
What country is EltaMD from?
EltaMD is an American brand, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas in the United States.
Why is EltaMD expensive?
EltaMD is priced as a professional, medical grade brand. Its sunscreens use higher cost actives and skin care ingredients such as transparent zinc oxide, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, and the products are formulated and tested to clinical standards for sensitive and post procedure skin. The dermatologist recommended positioning and professional channel also factor into the price.
What is EltaMD known for?
EltaMD is best known for its broad spectrum sunscreens, most notably UV Clear SPF 46. The brand is one of the most dermatologist recommended sun care lines in North America and is valued for cosmetically elegant, fragrance free, non comedogenic formulas suitable for sensitive and acne prone skin.
Is EltaMD a medical grade or professional skincare brand?
Yes. EltaMD is a professional, dermatologist developed brand traditionally sold through dermatology clinics, medical spas, and authorized retailers rather than mass market channels, and its formulas are commonly used for sensitive and post procedure skin.
Is EltaMD cruelty free?
No. EltaMD does not market itself as cruelty free. The company states that animal testing is only conducted where specifically required by regulatory agencies, so it is not certified cruelty free. Some individual products are made without animal derived ingredients, but the brand as a whole is not vegan.