Sunscreens contains some of the most toxic ingredients. Many claims in the green beauty world can be scary. But the claim that the regular sunscreens containing a ridiculous amount of toxins is so true. FDA's new proposed regulation on sunscreens indicates that out of 16 ingredients found in regular sunscreen only two are deemed safe: zinc Oxide and titanium dioxide. Hawaii banned ingredients in regular sunscreens that are killing reef coral. It is so important to learn more about sunscreen because they are so vital in helping us lower our cancer risk.
For a long time EWG (Environmental Working Group) has been warning about the toxicity of the ingredients in the regular sunscreen. Many natural beauty formulators formulated safe natural sunscreen and the formula have been perfected over the years
For a long time EWG (Environmental Working Group) has been warning about the toxicity of the ingredients in the regular sunscreen. Many natural beauty formulators formulated safe natural sunscreen and the formula have been perfected over the years
One of the major ingredients natural sunscreens is zinc oxide. But natural beauty makers went even further; the standard is using non-nano zinc oxide for natural sunscreens. A nano particle will enter the blood stream but a non-nano is safer because it will not. Zinc is supposed to sit on the skin to protect us from the sun, so why should it get in our blood stream anyway?! Want to learn about how to make your own sunscreen with zinc. Read here.
Ok, now that you have a little more information, let’s talk about the natural sunscreen that actually work.
How did we pick our top natural sunscreens?
1) Clean Ingredients
2) High SPFs
3) Natural Ingredients for their skin care benefits
3) High praise from customers
Here is our top natural sunscreens.
Ok, now that you have a little more information, let’s talk about the natural sunscreen that actually work.
How did we pick our top natural sunscreens?
1) Clean Ingredients
2) High SPFs
3) Natural Ingredients for their skin care benefits
3) High praise from customers
Here is our top natural sunscreens.
Babo Botanicals SPF 30 Clear Zinc Lotion for Sensitive Skin, Kid-Safe
This is a Reef Safe, kid-safe mineral-based sunscreen! it is also formulated to be safe for kids as well. It does not leave a white cast once you rub it in. This is a great option for dark skin tone too.
The jojoba oil used in this sunscreen emulsify with zinc. This is a super effective sunscreen too. I also love that this sunscreen contains aloe vera to soothe any discomfort. Aloe vera is an ingredient that is naturally used for burn patients to help them heal the wound.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 19.0% (Non-Nano), Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice*, Aqua (Deionized Water), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Calendula Officinalis Extract,* Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Caryodendron Orinocense (Kahai) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract*, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Hexylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nasturtium Officinalis (Watercress) Extract*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract*, Sodium Bicarbonate, Spiraea Ulmairia (Meadowsweet) Extract*, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zemea (Corn) Propanediol.*Certified Organic Ingredients
This is a Reef Safe, kid-safe mineral-based sunscreen! it is also formulated to be safe for kids as well. It does not leave a white cast once you rub it in. This is a great option for dark skin tone too.
The jojoba oil used in this sunscreen emulsify with zinc. This is a super effective sunscreen too. I also love that this sunscreen contains aloe vera to soothe any discomfort. Aloe vera is an ingredient that is naturally used for burn patients to help them heal the wound.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 19.0% (Non-Nano), Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice*, Aqua (Deionized Water), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Calendula Officinalis Extract,* Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Caryodendron Orinocense (Kahai) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract*, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Hexylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nasturtium Officinalis (Watercress) Extract*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract*, Sodium Bicarbonate, Spiraea Ulmairia (Meadowsweet) Extract*, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zemea (Corn) Propanediol.*Certified Organic Ingredients
Raw Elements Certified Natural Sunscreen | Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, 95% Organic
This non-nano Zinc Oxide sunscreen has a great SPF 30 and non of the harmful ingredients. It will leave you a little white residue, that is due to the level of zinc oxide that is at 23%.
I love that they also have tinted options to help with the white residue.
It also contains some amazing moisturizing ingredients such as sunflower oil, hemp oil, and mango butter.
Active Ingredient: Non Nano Zinc Oxide (23%), Inactive Ingredients: Sunflower Oil*, Green Tea*, Black Tea*, Coffee Bean*, Hemp Seed Oil*, Cocoa Butter*, Mango Butter**, Beeswax*, Rosemary Oil Extract**, Vitamin E**, * USDA Certified Organic, ** Certified Natural
*picture from amazon
This non-nano Zinc Oxide sunscreen has a great SPF 30 and non of the harmful ingredients. It will leave you a little white residue, that is due to the level of zinc oxide that is at 23%.
I love that they also have tinted options to help with the white residue.
It also contains some amazing moisturizing ingredients such as sunflower oil, hemp oil, and mango butter.
Active Ingredient: Non Nano Zinc Oxide (23%), Inactive Ingredients: Sunflower Oil*, Green Tea*, Black Tea*, Coffee Bean*, Hemp Seed Oil*, Cocoa Butter*, Mango Butter**, Beeswax*, Rosemary Oil Extract**, Vitamin E**, * USDA Certified Organic, ** Certified Natural
*picture from amazon
Juice Beauty SPF 30, Sport Suncreen, $16
This is a natural sunscreen that is super effective. It is waterproof. If you get sunburn easily, you might even consider using this sunscreen daily.
If you are worried about white cast, you could add coconut oil on top of this sunscreen. This sunscreen contains coconut oil, so if you are sensitive to coconut oil you might want to skip it.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%, Inactive Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe juice/jus d’aloès bio)*, cocos nucifera (organic coconut oil/huile de noix de coco bio)*, pyrus malus (organic apple juice/jus de pomme bio)*, vitis vinifera (organic white grape juice/jus de raisin blanc bio)*, caprylic/capric triglyceride†, sorbitan stearate, ricinus communis (castor seed oil /huile de graines de ricin), hydrogenated methyl abietate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, magnesium sulfate, helianthus annuus (organic sunflower seed oil/huile de graines de tournesol bio)*, simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba seed oil/huile de graines de jojoba bio)*, tocopherol (Vitamin E/vitamine E), magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (Vitamin C/vitamine C), citrus limon (lemon extract/extrait de citron), iron oxides, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin†, citrus reticulata (mandarin oil/huile de mandarine), citrus aurantium (petitgrain oil/huile de petit grain).
* = Certified organic ingredient
† = plant derived / origine végétale
This is a natural sunscreen that is super effective. It is waterproof. If you get sunburn easily, you might even consider using this sunscreen daily.
If you are worried about white cast, you could add coconut oil on top of this sunscreen. This sunscreen contains coconut oil, so if you are sensitive to coconut oil you might want to skip it.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%, Inactive Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe juice/jus d’aloès bio)*, cocos nucifera (organic coconut oil/huile de noix de coco bio)*, pyrus malus (organic apple juice/jus de pomme bio)*, vitis vinifera (organic white grape juice/jus de raisin blanc bio)*, caprylic/capric triglyceride†, sorbitan stearate, ricinus communis (castor seed oil /huile de graines de ricin), hydrogenated methyl abietate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, magnesium sulfate, helianthus annuus (organic sunflower seed oil/huile de graines de tournesol bio)*, simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba seed oil/huile de graines de jojoba bio)*, tocopherol (Vitamin E/vitamine E), magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (Vitamin C/vitamine C), citrus limon (lemon extract/extrait de citron), iron oxides, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin†, citrus reticulata (mandarin oil/huile de mandarine), citrus aurantium (petitgrain oil/huile de petit grain).
* = Certified organic ingredient
† = plant derived / origine végétale
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