8 Clean And Sustainable Sunscreens Good For Your Skin
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Sustainable baddies work hard, but the sun works harder! Using clean and sustainable sunscreen is an integral part of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays while also safeguarding the environment. Conventional sunscreens often contain chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate, which can contribute to coral reef bleaching and damage marine ecosystems. By opting for clean and sustainable sunscreen options that use natural, biodegradable ingredients, we can minimize our ecological impact, support reef conservation, and prioritize the health of both our skin and the planet! From reef-safe formulations to cruelty-free ingredients, these sunscreens are the perfect companions for conscious sun worshippers who want to protect their skin while caring for Ms. Earth.
1. Supergoop
From invisible sunscreens, SPF that adds a subtle sparkle to your skin, to body lotion with SPF, Supergoop has a sunscreen that will suit your SPF needs. We love them so much that we wrote an ode to them last summer.
If you’re looking for a refillable, minimalist sunscreen, Activist Skincare’s sunscreens are your new best friends. These reef-safe sunscreens are made with non-nano zinc oxide and organic ingredients in 4 different shades. They also provide UVA/UVB protection with 80 minutes of water resistance.
Suntegrity Face and Body SPF products use physical block ingredient non-nano size zinc oxide to provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and super antioxidants and amino acids to enhance that protection and help with skin repair.
4. ILIA
ILIA’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 delivers light coverage, potent skincare, and mineral SPF, all with a dewy finish! Their formula is powered by active levels of skincare ingredients and is clinically proven to improve the look of dryness, blemishes, redness, wrinkles, and uneven tone over time.
5. Tower 28
Soothe and protect your skin with Tower 28’s sensitive-skin-friendly duo! The SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray paired with the SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen offers a little R&R, daily sun protection, and just the right amount of coverage!
6. BloomEffects
BloomEffects’ lightweight, hydrating, mineral-based, reef-safe, SPF 50 sunscreen is enriched with multivitamins and provides serum-like benefits. It works for all skin types, especially dry skin looking for deep moisturization, and has a sheer tint for a makeup-optional dewy finish.
7. Black Girl Sunscreen Lotions
Black Girl Sunscreen is made by women of color for people of color. Filled with key ingredients that will protect your skin from the sun, Black Girl Sunscreen doubles as a moisturizing lotion and dries completely clear.
8. KOSAS
KOSAS DreamBeam SPF is a clean, comfy mineral sunscreen packed with ceramides and peptides to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. This SPF is fragrance and silicone free and made without mineral oil, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
What’s your favorite susty sunscreen?