Straight answers. If yours isn't here, email info@manshtstore.com. A real person answers.
Will it leave a white cast on deep skin?
No. The mineral filters are micronized and the formula was wear-tested on deep skin tones before production. If it left a cast, it didn't ship.
Chemical or mineral?
Mineral. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They sit on the surface and deflect UV rather than absorbing into skin.
Is it greasy?
No. Matte finish. Jojoba and argan absorb instead of sitting on top. Nothing transfers to your collar, your phone, or your steering wheel.
Do I still need a moisturizer?
No. Moisturizer and SPF in one step. If you already put something on your face in the morning, this replaces it.
Where do I put it?
Face, neck, ears and arms. Anywhere the sun hits. Thirty seconds, then walk out the door.
Does it work under a beard?
Apply to the skin along your cheekbones, jawline and neck. Dense beard hair gives some cover. The exposed skin above it gets none.
Will this fix my razor bumps?
No. Bumps come from shaving technique and hair structure. What APEX does is keep the dark mark left behind from darkening and setting in.
How much niacinamide is in it?
3%. A working concentration, enough to interrupt pigment transfer, which is what fades the marks left behind by razor bumps and breakouts.
Doesn't melanin already protect me?
Partially. It reduces burning. It does not stop the pigment response that turns a razor bump into a mark that lasts months. Not burning isn't protection. It's a missing warning light.
Do I need it in winter? Indoors?
Yes. UVA is consistent year-round and passes through cloud cover, car windows and office glass.
How often do I reapply?
Every two hours in direct sun, or after swimming or heavy sweat. Reapplication is how sunscreen works.
I heard sunscreen blocks vitamin D.
Deficiency is more common in deeper skin tones, and that concern is real. The dermatological answer is supplementation, not unprotected sun. You don't have to pick one.
Does it protect against blue light from screens?
No. That requires iron oxide pigments, which means a tinted formula. We're building that. This handles UVA and UVB, the larger share of the problem.
How long does one bottle last?
About a month with daily use on face and neck. 3.4 fl oz / 100 mL.
Twenty-seven dollars for sunscreen?
Under a dollar a day, less on the multi-bottle tiers. And if it doesn't work for you, you get your money back and keep the bottle.
Where do you ship?
United States only, from Georgia. Free shipping on every order, no minimum. Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and you get tracking by email.
What if it doesn't work for me?
60 days, full refund, and you keep the bottle. Email info@manshtstore.com with your order number and a sentence about what didn't work. Full terms are in our Refund Policy.
Who makes APEX?
Mansht LLC, Kennesaw, Georgia. Every version of the formula went on the founder's own face and scalp before it went into production.
