Let’s talk Summer sunshine; before you soak up those rays, be sure your skin stays safe with the right sunscreen.
Not all sunscreens are created equal, and opting for non-toxic options is key to safeguarding your skin and the environment. Let’s dive into why non-toxic sunscreen is a must-have, what to avoid, and which organic sunscreens are perfect for your summer adventures!
Why Go Non-Toxic?
Say goodbye to worries about harmful chemicals seeping into your skin! Non-toxic sunscreens offer reliable protection without the risk of disrupting hormones or causing irritation. Especially for children and those with sensitive skin, choosing non-toxic options ensures your skin stays safe and healthy throughout the sunny season
Chemicals to Avoid:
Steer clear of sunscreens loaded with oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, and retinyl palmitate. These chemicals have been linked to hormone disruption, allergic reactions, and increased skin sensitivity to sunlight. Protect your skin by opting for formulations free from these harmful ingredients.
The Safest Sunscreens:
Turn to mineral-based sunscreens featuring zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for top-notch protection against UVA and UVB rays. Look out for sunscreens labeled as “mineral” or “physical” to ensure you’re getting safe and effective coverage without any unwanted side effects.
My Top Pick For: Kids and Babies
I swear by Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF50
Its gentle, mineral-based formula provides reliable sun protection without irritation, making it perfect for pool days and beach outings. Plus, it’s water-resistant and fragrance-free, ensuring a worry-free summer for your kiddos
Prefer a spray?
Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF30 is your go-to.
Its non-aerosol design eliminates concerning added chemicals, offering easy application for all ages with its air-powered spray.
My Number One Pick For: Non-White Cast
COOLA CLASSIC Has you covered with its lightweight, sheer formula that blends seamlessly into
all skin tones. Say hello to sun protection without the telltale signs of traditional mineral sunscreens. This does use avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. These are the least concerning of the chemical sunscreen ingredients, and all of the inactive ingredients are totally safe.
*Please be aware that other Coola sunscreens, including the cream formulas, have homosalate in them, and this is an ingredient that you do want to avoid if possible.
FULL LIST : BEST NON -TOXIC SUNSCREENS
3rd Rock Essentials
Entirely safe ingredients
Ingredients: Zinc oxide (23.5%), vegetable glycerin, water, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, gamma oryzanol, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, L-arginine, aloe barbadensis leaf gel, high mountain desert beeswax, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax, phosphatidyl choline and / or coconut oil extract, boswellia sacra (frankincense) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) oil, tocopherol, ascorbic acid, zea mays (corn) starch, maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) root extract, xanthan gum.
Babo Botanicals Super Shield Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 (FOR ALL AGES) Most affordable non toxic suncreen
Ingredients: Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bentonite, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol.
All Good
I love the spray and it has been lab tested to show it’s free of heavy metals.
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 14% (Non-nanoparticle), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Jojoba Esters, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Tocopherol, Water. *Organic Ingredient
ATTITUDE
Comes in cream and is EWG Verified
Ingredients: Zinc oxide (20 %), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin (soybeans/soja), Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate.
Contains vitamin D and it will go on a bit whiter than the others due to non-micronized zinc oxide.
Ingredients: 25% Zinc Oxide USP (zinc oxide), Artesian Spring Water (aqua), Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olea europaea Fruit Oil), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis Seed Oil), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii Seed Oil), Vegetable Emulsifying Wax NF (polysorbate 60 and cetearyl alcohol), Vitamin E (tocopherol). Organic
All ingredients are organic
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 25%, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Fractionated Coconut) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis Flower (Calendula) Flower Extract, Organic
Kinfield Cloud Cover
I not only like them for being non toxic, it’s the packaging for me.
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (20.0%), Water, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Coco-Caprylate, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Allantoin, Natural Fragrance.
Remember!
Protecting your skin shouldn’t compromise your health. Choose non-toxic sunscreens this summer for safe, effective, and eco-friendly sun protection. So lather up, bask in the sun and enjoy the summer responsibly!
