Sunscreen Update: Protect Your Skin This Summer

Sunscreen Update: Protect Your Skin This Summer
New FDA regulations are changing the face of sunscreen labeling. (Stockbyte/Photos.com)
8/3/2012
Updated:
9/7/2012
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This mineral sunscreen by Nature’s Gate is broad-spectrum with an SPF 20, which means it has both UVA and UVB protection, and has up to 40 minutes of water protection.

It contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to help protect skin and is fragrance-free. It is oxybenzone and paraben-free and is affordable at only $9.99 at your local natural food store.

Honest Sunscreen From The Honest Company

Created by Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company, this sunscreen has a mineral, nonchemical base and features eight organic and natural ingredients, including zinc oxide, olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, and vitamin E.

It is SPF 20, which means it offers up to 40 minutes of water protection. Plus it is safe to use on children older than 6 months. The formula is non-greasy, fragrance-free, vegan, noncomedogenic, and biodegradable.

Purchase this sunscreen on The Honest Company’s website, www.honest.com, for $13.95.

Pratima Neem Rose Face Sunscreen

This all-natural sunscreen (SPF 30) is specifically designed to protect the face and neck from UVA and UVB rays, aging, and breakouts. It’s a light, nonclogging formula that can be worn daily for protection and features a combination of organic botanicals, including neem, shatavari, and rose.

Purchase this sunscreen on Pratima’s website, www.pratimaskincare.com, for $18.

California Baby Year-Round Sunscreen Stick

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