Naturalpath

I love walking barefoot on the beach on a beautiful sunny day, then lounging under a sun-brella — I imagine Vitamin D penetrating my hide, making my innards feel all warm and fuzzy. But with my fair skin genes, I have to be conscientious about sun protection year-round — slathering it on, daily. But it’s that time of year, when you’re probably shopping SPFs:

• look for products with either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, natural minerals for sound UV protection
• or choose plant-based ingredients, such as green-tea extract, which are high in antioxidants, and their anti-inflammatory properties can help prevent sun damage and minimize burn damage, if it does occur.

Fortunately, there are many good chemical-free sunscreen lotions available today, at various price points. Here’s my round-up of some Good Green Protection from sun’s harmful rays.

Alba Botanica - SUN, paraben-free — with mineral sunscreens

Aubrey-Organics - Natural Sun line.
Check out their ingredients dictionary

Erbaviva - SPF 15 for “kids of all ages”

HempGarden or shop by brand @ mywellbeing.com

Lavera’s Family Sun Spray, SPF 15 - organic, vegan, waterproof

Shop Saffron Rouge for organic options, if price is no object

UV Natural sunscreen — no artificial anything; endorsed by surfers @ wetsand.com/

Check out your sunscreen’s rating with Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Sunscreen Report.

Use at least one ounce per slather. And re-apply if you’re in the sun all day or go for a dip. Now grab the cooler, and enjoy the sunshine.