Discover Luxurious Sunscreens for Effective and Sustainable Protection
Did you know that May 27th is National Sunscreen Day? It’s important to address the importance of using sunscreen daily, especially during outdoor activities throughout the year. To help you make the best choices for your skin, we've curated a list of luxurious sunscreens that provide broad spectrum protection without harmful chemicals or unsightly residue.
What's even better is that these sunscreens are crafted by small and mid-sized businesses, allowing you to support locally-owned ventures while enjoying optimal sun protection. So whether you're headed to the beach, poolside, or music festivals, arm yourself with these effective sunscreens and learn how to use them correctly.
Best for the Face:
Korean beauty brand Celgen is renowned for its hydrating skincare line, and their Mild Sun SPF 50 sunscreen is no exception. With its smooth application and quick absorption, this sunscreen is a standout in the market. Made with titanium dioxide, rice water extract, and green tea extract, it boasts a delightful fragrance and creamy texture akin to a face moisturizer. Experience superior sun protection while enjoying the benefits of Korean skincare. ($40)
Attitude, a sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle brand, is renowned for its unwavering dedication to creating products with clean, naturally-sourced ingredients, and innovative plastic-free packaging. Their diverse range encompasses skincare, haircare, sun protection, and cleaning supplies.
One standout product from Attitude is their plastic-free Tinted Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30. Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide, a sunscreen filter highly recommended by EWG experts, this face stick provides safe and effective protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Its subtle tint adds a touch of softness and a light glow to your complexion. The sunscreen's ocean-safe formula effortlessly applies to all skin tones, ensuring minimal whitening. With its lightweight texture, the sunscreen blends into your skin, leaving it feeling nourished, soft, and free from any greasy residue. ($15)
Antedotum Essential Daily Sunscreen offers protection against premature aging while providing your skin with the hydration it needs during the hot months of summer. With its mineral and physical sunblock formula, it offers a disappearing Zinc finish that leaves a natural, satin glow without clogging pores. Key features include a high concentration of Zinc Oxide for superior UVA and UVB protection, dermatologist-tested safety, hypoallergenic formulation for sensitive skin, reef-safe ingredients to support coral reefs, blue light protection against digital device damage, and the added benefits of the Aspen Bark Complex. With Antedotum Essential Daily Sunscreen, you can prioritize sun protection and maintain healthy, balanced skin. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and oil-prone. ($58)
Best for the Body:
Experience silky soft and nourished skin while shielding it from harsh sun rays with SunPlus. This luxury lotion is enriched with vitamins, multi-level moisturizers, antioxidants, and skin-loving superfoods. It's gentle on sensitive skin, water-resistant, and sweat-proof, ensuring your skin stays protected without irritating your eyes. SunPlus is not only kind to your skin but also to the environment, as the packaging is vegetable-based, and the ingredients are biodegradable and ocean and reef safe. Joining the list of prestigious resorts, such as The Montage and The Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, SunPlus offers a truly indulgent sun protection experience. ($24)
Supporting the health of our oceans is essential, and choosing mineral sun care is a step toward this commitment. Project Reef sunscreen is the perfect companion for adventure seekers and beach lovers. Its non-nano zinc formula ensures easy application without leaving any residue. Available in SPF 30 and 50, this sunscreen is designed with an active and eco-conscious lifestyle in mind, making it your go-to option for daily use, both in and out of the ocean. ($26)
Best for the whole family:
Kōkua Sun Care offers a reef-safe, sustainable, and deeply nourishing sunscreen with its 50 SPF formula. Infused with rich Hawaiian antioxidant ingredients, this all-natural sunscreen rubs in clear and smooth. It contains the highest percentage of non-nano zinc oxide at 25%, providing high-performance broad spectrum protection. With its light coconut vanilla scent, Kōkua Sun Care's professionally formulated lotion-like texture is suitable for everyday use and for sensitive skin. Enjoy 80 minutes of water resistance and protection against the harshest UV rays for the entire family. ($30)
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