Can mineral make up protect a baby from uv rays?

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Can Mineral Make Up Protect A Baby From Uv Rays?

A friend of mine said that her dermatologist recommended that she use pure mineral make-up to protect her baby from UV rays. She said that it was safer than sunscreen. Is it true that mineral make-up can protect a baby's skin from UV rays?