


Planning to spend some time at the pool? Be sure your sunscreen is water-proof to prevent wrinkles, sun spots, and of course, skin cancer even while playing in the water. Pacifica 6 Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Suncreen Spray SPF 30 Slather this on your skin knowing that it does good simultaneously, as the company donates a portion of the proceeds to educating children on gardening and nutrition as well as developing urban gardens for kids. How can you not love a company named after a stuffed bunny (a companion of the founder’s son) named Babo? This zinc-based mineral sunscreen is unique in that it goes on clear-instead of giving you a white ghost-like appearance like other mineral sunscreens. Better still, it’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and it contains no fragrances, which is critical if you have sensitive skin.īabo Botanicals 5 Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Its compact nature makes it easy to pull out whenever you want to slather on some sunscreen. If you’re an outdoor fitness enthusiast, stash this biodegradable zinc face stick in your back pocket or backpack. Goddess Garden 4 Goddess Garden Sport Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 50 It’s also certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. And it doesn’t contain synthetic fragrances, making this perfect for sensitive skin. This reef-friendly sunscreen features ingredients such as aloe vera and chamomile in its biodegradable formula. And if applying outside, avoid using these sprays on windy days.Īlba Botanica 3 Alba Botanica Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Just note that to get the right coverage with any spray sunscreen, you need to hold the nozzle close to your skin, spray on a healthy dose and rub it in thoroughly, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. When you need to get hard-to-reach places on your body or just want a more convenient sunscreen, pick this reef-safe option, which features aloe vera and green tea and is fragrance-free. Kiss My Face 2 Kiss My Face Organics Purely Mineral Air Powered Sunscreen SPF 30 The smooth, easy glide makes it a cinch to apply to your face, lips, nose, and ears. Yet rather than carting a bottle of lotion with you, this zinc-based mineral face stick is compact enough that it can go with you anywhere, even in your purse or backpack.

Reapplying sunscreen-especially on your face-is a strategy every dermatologist recommends. Sun Bum 1 Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 50 Luckily, we’re here to help with these 10 vegan sunscreens you can find at major grocery and convenience stores. So just as you do your due diligence to find vegan skincare products, elicit the same care with sunscreen. Trouble is, though, not all sunscreens are vegan, as some may be tested on animals or contain animal byproducts. By applying sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, the Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that you can reduce your risk of squamous cell carcinoma by about 40 percent and melanoma by about 50 percent. UV rays, after all, are the cause of most skin cancers and an estimated 90 percent of skin aging, according to the American Cancer Society. Yet if you want to ward off skin cancer, and even prevent aging of the skin, you should make it a habit to slather on sunscreen when you’re outside-even inside, too, as you get ultraviolet (UV) exposure through windows. Studies show that eating certain fruit and vegetables-strawberries and tomatoes, for instance-can build your sun protection defenses from the inside out. Eating a plant-centric diet is a good start in protecting you from the sun’s damaging rays.
