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All-Natural Sunblock Options

13 June 2013

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Now that it’s almost summer, I wanted to gather and share information about natural sunscreens. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely hate normal sunblock: the sticky, greasy feeling; the chemical or artificial smell; and the way it never seems to come all the way off in the shower. I have been hunting for natural sunblock to replace the couple bottles of artificial stuff that I’ve been trying to use up. Below I’ve listed some great looking sunblocks that are natural and cruelty free.

(Disclaimer: I have not actually tried any of these products. This list is really just to make you aware of how many natural options there are!)

Your Basic Sunscreen

Honest Sunscreen (The Honest Company) honest-sunscreen

  • Cream
  • Active ingredient(s): Zinc Oxide (20%)
  • SPF 30
  • 3 ounces for $13.95
  • Water resistant (40 minutes)
  • Other: paraben free, phthalates free, fragrance free, petrochemical free, dye free, hypoallergenic

Your Spray Sunscreen

Natural Very Emollient Sunscreen–Broad Spectrum Sport Spray (Alba Botanica) ALBA_sun

  • Spray lotion
  • Active ingredient(s): Homosalate (12%), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (7.5%), Octocrylene (7%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5%), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (3%)
  • SPF 40
  • 4 ounces for $10.99
  • Very water resistant (80 minutes)
  • Other: Paraben free, phthalates free, sulfate free, no artificial colors

Your Face’s Sunscreen

Face Factor for Face and Neck (Kiss My Face) 

KMF_facesun

  • Cream
  • Active ingredient(s): Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (6%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Zinc Oxide (2.5%)
  • SPF 50
  • 2 ounces for $13.95
  • Water resistant (40 minutes)
  • Other: Paraben free, phthalates free, sulfate free, fragrance free

Your Kid’s Sunscreen

Kid’s Natural Sunscreen Broad Spectrum (JASON) 

JASON_Kids

  • Cream
  • Active ingredient(s): Homosalate (10%), Octocrylene (10%), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (7.5%)
  • SPF 45
  • 4 ounces for $11.20
  • Water resistant (40 minutes)
  • Other: Tear free

Your Sport Sunscreen

Aqua Block Sunscreen Lotion (Nature’s Gate)

aquablock

  • Cream
  • Active ingredient(s): Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%), Zinc Oxide (6.9%)
  • SPF 50
  • 4 ounces for $10.69
  • Very water resistant (80 minutes)
  • Other: Fragrance free, paraben free, phthalates free

Your Suntanning Sunscreen

Natural Hawaiian Dry Oil Sunscreen (Alba Botanica)

ALBA_oilsun

  • Spray oil
  • Active ingredient(s): Homosalate (10%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5%), Octocrylene (3%)
  • SPF 15
  • 4.5 ounces for $10.99
  • Water resistant (40 minutes)
  • Other: Paraben free, phthalates free, sulfate free, no artificial colors

  Your Stick Sunscreen

Natural Sunscreen Stick (Yes To Cucumbers)

YT_SUNSTICK

  • Stick
  • Active ingredient(s): Zinc Oxide (10.8%), Titanium Dioxide (4.9%)
  • SPF 30
  • 0.5 ounces for $8.99
  • Water resistant (40 minutes)
  • Other: Hypoallergenic, paraben free, petroleum free, sulfate free