As we ease into summer, it’s time we remind you again about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Yes, it’s crucial to get some Vitamin D from the sunshine, and feels great to be outdoors, but it’s also great to protect your skin.
You want to do everything in your power to avoid skin cancer—yes, even at a young age! Wear hats and stay indoors or in the shade on those extra hot days—and don’t forget to hydrate yourself by drinking water, water, water.
Here are 4 mineral sunscreens and brands we recommend and love to keep you sunburn-free. Don’t forget to reapply!
LĀ SOL
Sunscreen from this brand is highly recommended by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jeanette Black. LĀ SOL is dedicated to curating the finest-quality suncare products that are good for children as well as adults. Unlike chemical sunscreen, mineral sunscreen can be used by the very young and those with sensitive skin. Sunscreen from this brand contains clean, naturally-derived ingredients that are good for you. LĀ SOL lipbalms, pool noodles, beach balls, totes & hats also available! (The sunscreen bottles retail for less than $30) https://lasolcollective.com/
Kōkua Sun Care
These one-of-a-kind skin protection products are Hawaii-inspired and amazing. They don’t contain any icky chemicals. The brand has an entire collection of sunscreen products with Hawaiian-grown ingredients such as macadamia oil, kukui nut oil, noni fruit juice, and more. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you’ll love the brand’s vegan and natural zinc sunscreen that smells slightly like vanilla. It’s creamy, won’t sting your eyes, and doesn’t leave behind a white residue. You can wear it under makeup because it’s not greasy. The tubes themselves that hold the sunscreen are recyclable, too. Great for everyday use! Retail price for the Tinted Block: $28 per bottle. https://www.kokuasuncare.com/
Brush on Block
This brush-on-sunscreen is amazing for sensitive skin and you apply it to your skin using a soft brush. It’s a natural, mineral powder sunscreen that goes on before or after makeup. It doesn’t leave any greasy residue on your skin and has super strong protection from the sun’s UVA, UVB, and IRA (infrared A) rays. It’s made from natural minerals and premium, smooth botanical extracts. It also moisturizes your skin and is recommended by experts for those prone to acne since it won’t clog pores. It’s small, so it’s nice and compact for traveling! The kids version comes solo or with a cute little jar of sun balm 40 sunscreen. $40. www.brushonblock.com
Blithe
Blithe is a skincare line that happens to have a gentle mineral sunscreen in its collection that’s awesome for kids, teens, and adults alike. BLITHE Airy Sunscreen, $25, goes on smoothly and is really gentle—it leaves your skin super supple and soft. This must-have sunscreen is recommended for sensitive skin, and has 8 kinds of plant extract which helps reduce large pores and reduces sebum (an oily wax your body naturally produces) on the skin. Blithe also sells primer, setting mists, masks, and more. www.blithecosmetic.com