{"id":7126,"date":"2011-05-20T04:00:37","date_gmt":"2011-05-20T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=7126"},"modified":"2011-05-20T04:00:37","modified_gmt":"2011-05-20T11:00:37","slug":"new-mineral-sunscreens-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/new-mineral-sunscreens-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mineral Sunscreens for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s that time of year again when we need to stock up on safe and effective sunscreen for the entire family.\u00a0 Sure, you may take preventive measures and use a daily moisturizer with mineral sunscreens. And that\u2019s great.\u00a0 But I am talking serious sun protection for the pool, beach, ball field, or backyard.<\/p>\n We know that mineral sunscreens are not only safer than the chemical versions, but also provide better protection.\u00a0 Mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) form a physical barrier on the skin, blocking out UVA and UVB rays.\u00a0 This is important because UVA rays are the ones that reach the lower layers of skin, causing long term damage.<\/p>\n As a matter of fact, Europe recently upped their standards for sun protection to provide better UVA defense.\u00a0 And many US sunscreen makers are following suit.\u00a0 In the past consumers have been led to believe that the higher the SPF the better, though this is misleading.\u00a0 Most experts believe that anything over 40 is unnecessary.\u00a0 To protect your skin most effectively it is important to:\u00a0 Use chemical-free mineral sunscreens, follow the SPF guidelines, apply properly and often<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To calculate your SPF follow these guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n Now multiply SPF by the number of minutes you can stay in the sun before burning. For example: (SPF) 20 x 10 (Fair skin) = 200 minutes (amount of time you can stay in the sun before burning if you have Fair skin and use an SPF of 20).<\/p>\n In the past few years mineral sunscreens have come a long way.\u00a0 But the common complaints among users of mineral sunscreens were the white film they leave on skin and the greasiness.<\/p>\n Well, there are many new sunscreens to try this year and I have been sampling lots of them.\u00a0 The good news is; we no longer have to put up with white, greasy skin in the name of effective protection.\u00a0Read on….<\/p>\n >>Next: True Natural Cosmetics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image:\u00a0 kirikiri at Flickr.com, Creative Commons license<\/em> <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n True Natural Cosmetics is a new brand that is serious about sun protection.\u00a0 They use an innovative\u00a0new non-nano zinc which goes on clear.\u00a0 Active Sunscreen SPF 40 <\/a>is made with organic ingredients, chemical-free, and the first Bio-based sunscreen to hit the market.\u00a0 True Natural also makes a Daily Moisturizer <\/a>with sunscreen.<\/p>\n >>Next: Badger SPF 30+<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image:\u00a0 True Natural.com<\/em> <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Badger SPF 30+<\/a> , from the makers of Badger balms, goes on slightly white-ish but easily blends in.\u00a0 Skin is left smooth and soft \u2013 not greasy or chalky.\u00a0 And the lavender scent is a hit.\u00a0 Plus, this sunscreen is gentle enough for both face and body.\u00a0 Badger uses certified organic ingredients and is completely chem-free.<\/p>\n >>Next: Go! Screen SPF 30<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image:\u00a0 Badger Balm.com<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n Go! Screen SPF 30<\/a> is new this year and is so clever I can\u2019t believe no one thought of it before.\u00a0 This is a powder wand with a brush tip.\u00a0 Now, I know I said days at the pool\u2026but this one is so ingenious I had to include it.\u00a0 As long as you are not swimming or sweating profusely this one will work.\u00a0 Simply brush onto face ( a little dab\u2019ll do ya\u2019) and you are ready to go.\u00a0 Throw it in your bag for touch-ups on the go.\u00a0 Kids can use it too and love the nifty brush applicator.\u00a0 Note:\u00a0 This mineral sunscreen does contain Dimethicone, a silicone-based emollient, to keep skin from drying out.\u00a0 I love the product enough to include it here, but here\u2019s hoping they will swap that one ingredient out in the future.<\/p>\n Receive 15% off all sunscreens in stock, including Go! Screen, at Caren Online <\/a>now through May 31st.\u00a0 Just enter coupon code SUN15<\/strong><\/em> at checkout.<\/p>\n Image:\u00a0 Carenonline.com<\/em><\/p>\n Writer:\u00a0 Liz Thompson \u2013 <\/em>Organic Beauty Source <\/em><\/a>\u2013 Green beauty news, trends, and reviews.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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