Sunscreens and Sunblocks for Mommy (and Baby)
The sunscreen and sunblock products listed below are natural and/or organic, and free of potentially harmful chemicals and artificial substances and fragrances so common in chemical sunscreens. These products are also suitable for use during pregnancy but remember to ask your doctor or care provider if you have any questions about products you should use or avoid during pregnancy. This list is not (yet) comprehensive and will be updated periodically.
BabyGanics http://www.babyganics.com
BabyGanics, a company dedicated to making eco-friendly and non-toxic cleaning and household products specifically for homes with babies, now also offers a range of sunscreens. The line includes mineral based broad spectrum moisturizing lotions and moisturizing sticks with SPF 50. Of course, no PABA, parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
Babo Botanicals http://www.babobotanicals.com
Babo Botanicals, a company that makes its baby skin care products on an organic farm in upstate New York, introduced an SPF 30 sport stick for use on face, ears and lips. It provides broad spectrum protection with zinc oxide but without any chemicals or other nasties.
Badger http://www.badgerbalm.com
Badger makes 100% natural sunscreens for the face and body, using uncoated, non-nano particle zinc oxide. The sunscreens, which come in SPF 15 and 30 and provide broad spectrum protection, are free of all chemicals, dyes, and fragrances. They are also free of chemical preservatives and instead use Vitamin E to preserve the shelf life of the product.
California Baby http://www.californiababy.com
Althoug California Baby sunscreen lotions were developed for babies, they work well on adult skin as well. They glide on smoothly and stay on securely, without creating a white or oily film. It also works well under mineral loose poweder/foundation. The active ingredient in California Baby sunscreens is non-whitening titanium dioxide, providing a broad spectrum physical blocker instead of a chemical one. The sunscreens are free of PABA, parabens, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, and artificial colors. The line includes a no fragrance SPF 30 product, a no fragrance SPF 18 product, a year-round sunscreen lotion in SPF 18 and SPF 30 (both with Japanese Green Tea). The products also come in stick form.
Coola Suncare http://www.coolasuncare.com
Coola suncare presents an impressive line of suncare products that includes products with broad spectrum physical blockers such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and products with chemical blockers such as octocrylene, octinoxate, oxybenzone, and octisalate. All products are PABA, paraben, petroleum, and phtalate-free. The natural sunblocks (with physical blockers) are also free of preservatives and other synthetic ingredients. The Face SPF 30 Matter Finish Cucumber Natural Mineral Sunblock glides on like magic - it is perfect under liquid or powder foundation.
Lavanila http://www.lavanila.com
Lavanila's Helathy SPF collection offers 100% natural, broad spectrum mineral sunscreens that are free of chemicals, synthetic sunscreens, nano-particles, and fragrances (both natural and artificial!). The formulas contain vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The line includes SPF 30 body cream, SPF 40 face cream (which works really well under foundation), and a healthy baby block, as well as lip care with SPF.
Lavera http://www.lavera.com
Lavera, one of Europe's leading natural skin and suncare brands, offers a range of 100% natural, broad spectrum mineral sunblock products, all of which are chemical-free, preservative-free, non-toxic, and biodegradable. The line includes anti-aging facial sunscreens, body lotions, self-tanners, and SPF lip care as well.
Miessence http://www.mionegroup.com
Miessence, an Australian skin and body care line, offers Outdoor Balm SPF 15, a water-free balm with natural minerals (zinc oxide) and enhanced with organic olive oil, vitamin E, beta carotene, and polygonum extract. The product is 100% natural.
Soleo Organics http://www.soleoorganics.com
Soléo Organics' Natural Sunscreen is an organically produced all-natural, broad spectrum skin care product formulated according to Naturopathic principles without the use of chemical sunscreens, titanium dioxide, or synthetic preservatives. In fact, the blocker is zinc oxide and a blend of natural oils. Made in Australia.
ThinkBaby http://www.thinkbabybottles.com
ThinkBaby makes two sunscreen products - ThinkBaby safe sunscreen for babies and kids and ThinkSport Livestrong for adults. Both provide mineral-based broad spectrum protection without chemicals, parabens, paba, or sulfates. The sunscreens are made in the US.
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