The Best Sunscreen is Non-Toxic.
For many, the best sunscreen is Non-toxic AND
- gluten-free,
- corn free,
- soy free,
- dairy free
- mango free
Today’s Post Shares 4 brands that qualify. This way, everyone in your family, including those with intolerances or sensitive/allergenic skin, can be comfortable spending time in the sun.
You can find Today’s Sunscreens on the Personal Products Page.
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Non-toxic and also FREE of Gluten, Soy, Corn, Dairy, Mango
Today’s SIMPLE Self Care TIP
Always protect your BODY inside and out by knowing what you place onto your skin. Your skin is a HUGE contributor to the body’s overall health. It is actually your body’s largest organ!
Sunscreen choices impact your BODY inside and out. A SIMPLE Self Care Micro Decision that Protects Your Entire Body is to use non-toxic sunscreen.
After a single application, a total of seven chemicals commonly found in sunscreens can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed safety thresholds, according to studies by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, an arm of the US Food and Drug Administration…
🔗 LINK to EWG LIST to compare your sunscreen ingredients
Choosing the best sunscreen that is non-toxic can be confusing.
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For those who have sensitive skin/allergies finding non-toxic (which is not easy) can end up being the easiest part.
Add to it skin that reacts to Gluten, Soy, Dairy, Corn, Mango…. and sunscreen label reading can become a full-time job!
4 Brands that meet all the criteria:
The 4 Brands:
Each year I dig deep into researching sunscreen. Staying on top of ingredients that move into and out of products.
Over the past weeks, I’ve reviewed ‘safe’ sunscreens again and have the 4 Brands with.
- EWG rating of 1
- Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Corn, Mango Free
The 4 Sunscreen choices along with:
- How I chose them
- Direct links
- Linked references for you.
How I Choose the 4 Brands
Step 1
EWG’s Guide
I comb through EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens. The research is very thorough.
The detailed explanations and recognition of the longer and longer list of toxins that are being absorbed into our body is concerning. (I’ve linked to various EWG pages for you on specific ingredients to really be aware of.)
Having EWG’s research to delve into is fantastic when it comes to deciphering what is currently the best non-toxic Sunscreen options.
- choose the safest sunscreens (rated 1)
then take those that are Non-toxic to research, moving me to Step 2.
Step 2
Review Products with a Rating of 1 and Find Those That Are Gluten, Corn, Soy, Dairy & Mango Free
There were 15 pages of Sunscreens rated 1.
That was a total of 182 I looked at.
The 4 brands (which have multiple products) are the final list that met all the criteria of being:
- Non-Toxic (EWG Rating of 1)
- Gluten-Free
- Soy Free
Dairy-free - Corn Free
- Mango Free
- I read through the individual product ingredients to find GF, SF, CF, DF, & Mango Free.
If an ingredient can be derived from one of the listed ingredients I want to avoid, I write to the company asking for clarification.
Contact Companies for Ingredient Clarification:
– Remove Those With Ingredients on My List
I’ve eliminated Brands when the companies respond to my questions, affirming one or more of the derivatives ARE in their products.
– Keep Brands That Verify ALL Ingredients Are Free From The Items and Derivatives of The Items On My List.
The result: 4 Brands to share.
The Safest Brands When It Comes to Nontoxic and Free of Gluten, Corn, Soy, Dairy, Mango
I have all 4 Brands.
* Going on ‘White’ is always my biggest complaint. The tinted Kabana and tinted Badger were the ones that helped tone down the ‘white look’
The Badger tinted works well, but I am very light. You will have to play with each. I’ll be mixing the Kabana because as skin tone changes and then changes back again, I can play with the coverage color by mixing.
It is easier to tolerate the white tint while at the beach. At the beach, I know I want the sunscreen to sit on my skin for the best protection and NOT absorb into my body.
Sunscreen Absorbs Quickly into the Bloodstream & Sticks Around
In recent years, studies have shown that many of the common chemical ingredients used in sunscreens are absorbed into the body’s bloodstream at concentration levels higher than the FDA’s safety threshold. One concern is that the chemicals can disrupt hormones in the body (1)
….it helps to know that sunscreens are either mineral- or chemical-based.
Some sunscreens contain both.
Mineral sunscreens sit on the skin’s surface to deflect the sun’s rays.
Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, penetrate the skin and absorb the sun’s rays.
4 Mineral Based Sunscreens
Mineral Based Sunscreens Sit on The Skins Surface
The 4 Brands:
Kabana Organic 🔗
EWG rating 1.
Product Info
Non-nano zinc oxide, artesian water, EVOO, beeswax, vitamin E (from sunflower seeds), and vitamin D.
Kabana states that it keeps this in mind too:
Kabana realizes skin is the gateway to the rest of your body. Our personal care products are designed to nourish not only your skin, but also be healthy for your body as a whole; your tissue, your organs, your nervous system, your reproductive tract, your children (even if you don’t have them yet). bold added
We choose ingredients that are biochemically identical to the building blocks your body already uses. This approach eliminates concern about chemical exposure and bioaccumulation, and maintains your health throughout a long life.
Reviewers on their site express being pleasantly surprised with the added benefit of improvement of their skin issues. I’ll update you on this one!
Note From Company:
“All sunscreens are free of ingredients you’ve listed”.
All sunscreens are free of ingredients you’ve listed.
CEO & Chief Formulation Chemist of Kabana Skin Care
Please Note: The Products Kabana makes that DO contain SOY are:
“Our Kabana Crème moisturizer contains soy lecithin.
The DE’A line of facial products and Vitamin E Rejuventor creme use wheat germ oil.
All sunscreens are free of ingredients you’ve listed.”
CEO & Chief Formulation Chemist of Kabana Skin Care
TIP:
It is important to check every product label of a BRAND to make sure each product from that brand matches the criteria you are looking for.
Two Peas Organics 🔗
EWG rating 1.
Product Info
Certified organic ingredients.
𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Provides highly effective SPF 50 broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection that is both water and sweat resistant.
Gentle enough for baby’s sensitive skin yet strong enough coverage for kids and adults.
One of the founders confirmed via email with me that their Tocopherol is derived from sunflower oil.
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Two Peas
I can confirm Our tocopherol is derived from non-GMO sunflower oil not wheat oil or derivatives.”
SunBioLogic
EWG rating 1.
They have 11 products on their website.
SunBioLogic sunscreen sticks for Sports and Kids offer 80 minutes of water resistance.
Here is what they have listed:
👉🏼 The sunscreen sticks are formulated for use in both extreme hot and cold climates.
👉🏼 They are broad spectrum with both UVA/UVB protection blocking 97% of the sun’s burning rays.
👉🏼 SunBioLogic sunscreen decreases the risk of sunburn, photoaging, skin cancer, melanoma, hyperpigmentation, and depigmentation.
👉🏼 These sunscreens are unique to the market because they are 100% water free and 100% preservative free. The sunscreens are developed with only non-comedogenic ingredients that provide excellent moisture to the skin without any the harsh chemicals.
Badger
EWG rating 1.
Product Info
☀️ Badgers sunscreens are the sunscreens we have used for years.
There are ☀️ 8 that are Certified Gluten Free.
Please be aware of this when choosing Badger products if Gluten Free is a must for you.
The following list links you to the Badger products that are Certified Gluten Free.
Badger SPF 40 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Sport Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – Unscented, 2.9 oz
SPF 15 Badger Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum SPF Lip Balm with Zinc Oxide – Unscented, .15 oz
Badger SPF 35 Active Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Face Sunscreen Stick with Zinc Oxide – Unscented, .65 oz
SPF 40 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Badger Cream and SPF 35 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Kids Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – Tangerine and Vanilla, 2.9 oz and .65oz
Badger SPF 40 Baby Sunscreen Cream – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Baby Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – Chamomile and Calendula, 2.9 oz
SPF 40 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Tin (2 Pack) – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Sport Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – Unscented, 2.4 oz
Badger SPF 30 Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream – Reef-Friendly Broad-Spectrum Water-Resistant Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – Unscented, 2.9 oz
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