On choosing sunscreen
Sunscreen is a daily necessity for protecting skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, but you want one that actually works and isn’t loaded with potentially dangerous chemicals. Look at those ingredient lists before you buy your next bottle for the summer!
Ingredients to avoid:
- PABA
- Benzophenone (benzophenone-3), homosalate, and octy-methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), Oxybenzone
- Parabens (butyl-, ethyl-, methyl-, and propyl-)
- Padimate-O and Parsol 1789 (Avobenzone)
- Phthalates (often hiding in “fragrance”)
Top Ten Sunscreens (from EWG)
- Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30
- Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+
- California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+
- Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30
- Marie Veronique Skin Therapy Sun Serum
- Lavera Sunscreen Neutral, SPF 40
- Vanicream Sunscreen, SPF 35
- UV Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
- Sun Science Sport Formula, SPF 30
- Soleo Organics Sunscreen all natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
