The best sunscreens 2014
I’ve used sunscreen since I was 12 years old, after getting a horrible case of sun poisoning while visiting a friend in Florida. My Aunt Mary handed me a bottle of “suntan lotion” that summer, and told me I’d have gorgeous skin forever if I used it. Like most 12 year olds, I wasn’t worried about my skin, but I had now seen the damage the sun can do. I’ve been using sunscreen ever since.
Preventing sunburn is still on my mind during the warm months, but now I’m acutely aware of the sun’s part in dangerous skin cancers. And as a mom I know how sensitive babies and young kids’ skin can be.
I’ve also investigated the impact chemicals can have on our overall health, and our body’s ability to cleanse, heal, and maintain it’s overall efficacy. There are significant differences between the various sun products out there–and I’m super picky about what goes into my beach bag, and onto my body.
I want you to all have the healthiest, happiest summer yet. That means an absence of burns, and ending the summer with more of a glow than you started with. I was happy to wake up to a wonderful resource from my friends over at the Environmental Working Group last week with their top sunscreen picks. I couldn’t wait to share it with you.
EWG has evaluated over 700 sunscreens to bring us their list of the cleanest, safest, and most effective sunscreens on the market. Whether you are looking for the perfect facial moisturizer, something to wear while you jog, or something for your lips, they will let you know which lotions are safest for your gorgeous skin.
Please take a look at this list before you stock up for the summer. Do you see your favorite lotion?
Let me know which one you use, and love.
-Holli XO
p.s. Take a look at the other healthy products I keep handy during the summer, peek inside my Summer Medicine Cabinet here.
