Since our family has a history of endocrine problems(thyroid issues), we are opting for products with less hormone disruptors. Here are some helpful resources for more information:
"SafeMama™ Sunscreen Criteria: All sunscreens we approved needed to be free of parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, propylene glycol, SLS, dioxanes, synthetic fragrances, and all the other ingredients we tend to avoid that are icky. Another ingredient we watch out for is the synthetic chemical oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is an endocrine disruptor which can affect the nervous system, has been linked to cancer in some laboratory studies, and creates free-radicals when exposed to the sun which are harmful." Check out SafeMama for more information.
Also check out Skin Deep's product safety database for sunscreens.
"Does your sunscreen work? An investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products finds that 4 out of 5 contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don't adequately protect skin from the sun's damaging rays. Some of the worst offenders are leading brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena."
Top 5 Safer Products:
1. Soleo Organics Sunscreen Organic chemical free sunscreen SPF 30+
2. Keys Soap Solar Rx Cosmetic Sunblock, SPF 30
3. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF
4. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+ (Target stores)
5. Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30
Recommended Common Brands:
1. Blue Lizard anything without oxybenzone
2. California Baby anything with SPF 30+(Target stores)
3. CVS with zinc oxide
4. Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Mineral Based Sunblock
5. Kiss My Face "Paraben Free" series
6. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock
7. Olay Defense Daily UV Moisturizer (with zinc)
8. SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense
9. Solar Sense Clear Zinc for Face
10. Walgreens Zinc Oxide for Face, Nose, & Ears
See here for more(same as the above link).
See vitacost.com for discounted natural sunscreen products. I buy my Dr. Bronner's soap from them. Shipping is a one time cost of $4.99, and they ship fast.
About Me
- Alexandra
- A homeschooling mother of one teenager and a little. In 2001, I resigned from my 13 year position as a case manager to homeschool my oldest who was a preschooler at the time, and later a daughter who came along in 2005. This is by far the hardest job I've ever loved. My husband of nearly 20 years supports us as a fire fighter and EMT.
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