Although, clothing and shade are the best sun protection, what do we do to protect our skin when playing in the sun? According to dermatologist, Dr. Van Roy, focus on using sunblock with at least 5% zinc, and avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone, parsonl 1789 (avobenzone) and octinoxate.
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Sunblock Suggestions:
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Vanicream SPF 30 or 50: Sold at Costco, Walmart and Amazon
Mychelle (lotion or spray): Found at Fresh Thyme, Amazon and Thrive Market
Pacifica Mineral Sunscreen: Found at Target and Ulta Beauty
Badger: Found at co-ops or Amazon
Blue Lizard for Sensitive Skin: Found at Walmart, Target, and CVS
Bullfrog Sunscreen: Found at Walmart, Target and Amazon
Terrrasport: Found at Dicks Sporting Goods and Amazon
“Invisible” Sunscreen Suggestions:
Babo Sunscreen: Tinted and un-tinted found at Target or Amazon
Juice Beauty SPF 30 Tinted Mineral Moisture for Face and Juice Beauty Sport SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen: Found at Amazon
Beauty Counter All Mineral Sunscreen: Stick, lotion or spray: Found on-line
Beauty Counter Dew Skin Moisturizing Coverage for Face: Found on-line
Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25 (NOT Clinique Super City Block SPF 40); Found at Marcy’s
Elta MD: Found on Amazon
For information about the chemicals in a given sunscreen check out EWG.org or the Think Dirty App!
Wendy Dellis is a certified wellness coach. She joins years of training and work in the area of behavior change, experience as a fitness instructor and run club coordinator with a passion for adventure and people. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jay, and two sons.
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