Summer is coming up and now is the perfect time to decide which sunscreen you and/or your family will use! Below, I’m sharing my favorite non-toxic options:
When reading the sunscreen label, pay attention to the ‘active ingredients’ and ‘other ingredients’. The active ingredients in sunscreen are what actually provide protection from the sun. The active ingredient section is also where you will find the most harmful toxins, depending on the type of sunscreen.
The only active ingredient you should be looking for and using if you want a non-toxic sunscreen is zinc oxide (& sometimes titanium dioxide). Basically, you want to use a mineral sunscreen instead of a chemical sunscreen.
Chemical sunscreens have ingredients that can be carcinogenic or endocrine disruptors.
Ingredients to avoid:
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Oxybenzone
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Avobenzone
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Octinoxate
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Homosalate
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Octisalate
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Octocrylene
You can find my complete list of sunscreen recommendations on my Amazon storefront HERE.
Watch the Amazon Live of this blog post HERE.
Body Sunscreen:
Nécessaire The Mineral Sunscreen – SPF 30
Babo Botanicals Super Shield Mineral Sunscreen Spray – SPF 50
Babo Botanicals Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 50
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 30
SKY & SOL Face & Body Sunscreen – SPF 50
Lip Balm SPF:
SALT & STONE Lip Balm – SPF 30
Face Sunscreen:
Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen – SPF 30
Dime Tinted Sunscreen – *use code KarlyA on Dime’s website for a discount!
Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid – SPF 50
Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Stick – SPF 50
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen Moisturizer for Face – SPF 30
Supergoop! (Re) setting 100% Mineral Powder – SPF 35
Kid/Baby Sunscreen
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick – SPF 50
Hello Bello Mineral Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 55
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen – SPF 50
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray – SPF 30
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 50
ATTITUDE Sunscreen Stick for Baby and Kids
Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator
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This is AMAZING for applying sunscreen (cream/lotion) on kids!
After Sun Care:
Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel
Beauty by Earth After Sun Cooling Aloe Vera Spray
Babo Botanicals After Sun Soothing Mist – Aloe Vera & Cucumber
Solar Recover All Natural Hair Conditioner for Sun Damaged Hair
Solar Recover After Sun Moisturizing Spray – 2 Pack
Solar Recover Save Your Skin Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin – 2 Pack
I hope you all find this helpful! As always, email with any questions/comments you may have!
I also have a free list of ingredients to avoid; it makes shopping and reading ingredient labels easy! Tap to download.