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Tag: effective sunscreen

Is Your Sunscreen Safe?

Are you sure that your sunscreen works and is safe for your family’s skin?

The Environmental Working Group’s brand new review of 1,572 products found that 3 out of 5 sunscreens offer inadequate protection from the sun or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns. And for the first time, they also review sun-protective lip balms and lotions.

The EWG identified fewer than 100 products that offer very good sun protection with ingredients that present minimal health risks to users. Leading brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena fared poorly.

Remember to look for safe sunscreens without oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor, and with sun blocking minerals like zinc and titanium.

I’m happy to see that my favorite sunscreen by California Babymade the top 10 for safety and effectiveness. 🙂

Check out your favorite sunscreen with this handy widget and see how it ranks!