I'm often asked if Magnolia Skin Essentials' products contain sunscreen, and the answer is no, but it's not because we don't want you to wear sunscreen... we do! Let me tell you why our products are sunscreen-free, and then give you my recommendations for 5 of the best sunscreen products with zero harmful ingredients.
First, sunscreen is considered an over-the-counter drug by the FDA and using it in our formulations means our products would qualify as pharmaceuticals and that is a different product than what we want to offer.
Second, a lot of sunscreen products contain chemicals that are suspected to cause health problems. We cannot honestly claim that our products are free from toxic ingredients if sunscreen is incorporated into the formulation.
So, with that in mind, sunblock, not sunscreen is the product you want if your goal is to use clean skincare, because sunblock contains Zinc Oxide and other oxides that literally block the suns rays from your skin.
Here are six of the best sunblock products made without any synthetic chemicals known to cause health issues:
- Badger Balm SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen Cream
- Raw Elements Tinted Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
- All Good Sunscreen Butter SPF 50+
- Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30
- Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
All of these sunscreens are made with natural or mineral-based ingredients, and are free of harmful synthetic chemicals like oxybenzone and avobenzone. They provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, and are safe for sensitive skin.
I hope you find this list helpful... ingredient lists can be confusing and a bit overwhelming to read. But we know protecting our skin against UV rays is SO important, so it's great that you're going the extra mile to preserve your health.
