Natural Sunscreen

The Benefits of Natural Sunscreen

We all know the benefits of protecting our skin from the sun. UV exposure causes free radical damage that leads to photo-aging, pigmentation and early lines and wrinkles. In its most damaging form, excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer and melanoma. No skin type, colour or area of the body is immune to sun damage. The best and only real protection is to reduce exposure to the sun’s harmful rays on a daily basis.

Unlike traditional chemical sunscreens that absorb the damaging UVA and UVB rays, modern natural sunscreens provide protection by creating a physical barrier on the surface of the skin to reflect the sun’s rays. Non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the most common minerals used in natural sunscreens to create a natural SPF.  Well tolerated by even the most sensitive skin types, natural sunscreens are free from the known toxins found in chemical sunscreens that include avobenzone, octinoxate and oxybenzone.

How and When to Use Natural Sunscreen

When to use natural sunscreen for your face? The correct answer is always! You should apply your natural or organic  sunscreen everyday as the final step in your daily skincare regime. Over the top of your skin products and either under or as a part of your daytime foundation makeup, this is the one product you should never skip.

Often with organic skincare we say more is not always better. But natural sunscreen for the face is one of the exceptions where we say more is better. Don’t skimp on application, ensuring all your face, neck and décolletage are covered. You should also protect the back of your neck and don’t forget your ears. Aim to use a natural SPF of at least 12-15+ if you intended to be mostly indoors, such as an office job. Going outdoors? Reach for a  30 or 50+ natural SPF,  and be sure to reply every four hours and after swimming or sweaty activity. Team your natural sunscreen with sunglasses and a hat for added protection that your future skin will thank you for. 

Fortunately natural sunscreen minerals can be used in a wide variety of forms including power, liquid, cream or even solid, lending their protective benefits to a whole range of products. Our range of natural sunscreens for the face includes traditional lotions, BB creams and even stick versions for easy application. 

The Best Natural Sunscreen

The best natural and organic sunscreen is the one that you will use everyday! Our edit of natural sunscreens for the face include transparent lotions and creams that are non-greasy and easy to apply under your makeup, as well as tinted natural SPF and BB creams that offer natural sunscreen protection with a sheer makeup coverage. For those of us on the go, Salt & Stone Face Stick is the take anywhere and apply everywhere natural SPF solution, so there are no excuses to go without. 

Modern natural and organic sunscreen is formulated to not only be pleasant to use and low irritant but also blended with skin nourishing ingredients such as Shea butter, Vitamin E and Rosehip.  Suitable for all skin types and ages 6 months and over, ensures that the whole family is protected. 

With all this effort protecting the skin from UV damage some of us still love the look of a sunkissed glow. Our selection of natural and organic self-tanning and bronzers gives you the best of both worlds. Sun free and safe, non-toxic natural tanning products free from synthetic colourants and fragrances, in non-comedogenic lightweight formulations suitable for face and body. Add some subtle bronze shimmer highlights for a year round summer glow.

Reef Safe Natural SPF

Natural sunscreen is not only better for your skin but also the planet. We have selected the best natural sunscreens in eco-friendly formulations that are reef safe. Conventional chemical sunscreens contain non-biodegradable chemicals that are environmentally harmful. Accumulation of these chemicals in our oceans is leading to irreparable destruction of our finite ocean resources. Reef safe natural sunscreens are free from these ocean toxic chemicals, thereby protecting our precious natural resources. Safe for Skin, Safe for the Planet.