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My Favorite Organic, Natural Sunscreens

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You certainly know that the skin is the body’s largest organ, did you know that “substances placed on the skin can penetrate into the underlying tissue and eventually reach the blood stream?” Most conventional sunscreens contain toxic chemicals and can disrupt the immune and endocrine systems. In a troubling twist, 500 of the most popular sunscreens may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer.

I personally don’t wear daily sunscreen, but if I’m going to be out at the beach or in the sun for a longer period of time, I prefer to use a non-toxic sunscreen to protect my skin.

Destin, FL

Our family has tried many natural sunscreens in the past that left us greasy or with a ghastly purple-white coat all over. So we decided to put some non-toxic sunscreens to the test and here are our top favorites.

1. True Natural Broad Spectrum SPF 30 
This is our favorite. It soaked quickly into the skin, has a pleasant smell and protected well. If you don’t rub it into the skin, the lotion can sit on top of the skin and create a white layer, so make sure and rub it in well. This sunscreen has a EWG score of 1.

I was really surprised to see only two reviews on Amazon but after testing it myself, this is now my go-to sunscreen!

2. Loving Naturals Clear Body SPF30+ Sunscreen
If you’re looking for a natural sunscreen that’s clear and free of any hint of white, I recommend this one. It rubs in very easily, smells very pleasant and protected our skin while out in the FL sunshine. I will say it had a hint of stickiness, so if this would bother you at all, then you might want to consider one of the other sunscreens I recommend. This sunscreen has an EWG score of 1.

3. Badger Kids Sunscreen Cream, Tangerine and Vanilla, SPF 30  
This 100% certified natural and 95% certified organic sunscreen is a great one for the kids. It has a higher amount of zinc oxide, so it takes a bit more rubbing to get rid of the white cast, but it stays put while in the water. It also a nice smell, has an EWG score of 1 and is non-nano.

4. Jason Sun Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
This fragrance free, mineral sunscreen is wonderful for those with sensitive skin. It’s free of gluten, parabens, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, petrolatum, artificial colors and phthalates. I’ve used this sunscreen for the past three summers and it’s protected well and is easy to apply. It has an EWG score of 2.

5. Homemade Sunscreen 
If you prefer to make your own sunscreen at home, here’s a great homemade recipe from my friend Heather over at Mommypotamus. I like that you can add more or less zinc oxide depending on how strong you want it to be. I haven’t made a homemade batch yet, but wanted to add this to the list for those of you who may need to control the exact ingredients in the sunscreen you use for you and your family.

 

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15 Comments

  2. Annie

    May 18, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Thank you so much for this list! When trying to find natural solutions to skincare, your budget is killed in the process. Would you have recommendations for bug repellants? We are going on a long camping vacation and I am getting stocked up! Thank you again.
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  5. Heather Dohan

    May 18, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Hi Carrie, I really enjoy your website. Thank you for your great recipes, tips, etc.Because my daughter has such severe allergies, I became a consultant for Beautycounter. Their mission is so important to me. Right in line with your beliefs. Greg Renfrew's goal is to get safe products into the hands of everyone. I am not here to sell you anything. Just wanted you to have another alternative for your family. Check out our sunscreen and other products. I think you will love them. Check out the App, "Skin Deep" by the EWG. All our products are rated a 2 or below.Thank you for your time. In good health, Heather
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  7. Mel

    June 3, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I love this list! However I'm not much of an online shopper and hardly go to Amazon. If I want to buy something I like to instant gratification. Can you get any of these products in a retail store? When I'm packing for vacation, it's usually at the last minute.
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    • Victoria Alexander

      July 28, 2015 at 10:49 am

      We have the #1 choice in our Texas Central Markets and HEB stores. You can always ask your local health food stores to bring in the brand. I actually represent the #1 choice at the stores in Texas. Badger is sold at most Sprouts and Whole Foods. Thanks for the great article!
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