subject: What Is Really In The Best Organic Sunscreens? [print this page] Organic sunscreens protect you and your family with minerals instead of the dangerous chemicals found in commercially sold sunscreen products. Many chemically produced sunscreens are not recommended for use on toddlers and babies. As a matter of fact, you're actually supposed to purchase a special sunscreen for them instead. However, with an all-natural sunscreen, this is of no concern. They are safe for your entire family.
The Best Active Ingredient - Non-Nano, Uncoated Zinc Oxide
The primary active ingredient in most natural sunscreens is Zinc Oxide. This is one of the ingredients in calamine lotion and in diaper rash creams as well. This reinforces the fact that these sunscreens are safe for even the most sensitive skin.
The Seven Best Inactive Ingredients - *All Ingredients Should be Certified Organic
1. Cold Pressed Jojoba Oil - This is an oil made from the wax of the jojoba shrub found in the desert and is very similar to our naturally occurring skin oil which makes it a great carrier. It is easily absorbed and safe to use.
2. Traditionally Pressed Cocoa Butter - This butter is derived from cocoa beans. It is a rich and creamy skin moisturizer and soother. It has been utilized to heal dry skin for generations. The protective barrier it provides helps our skin restore and retain the moisture our skin loses when it is exposed to the elements.
3. Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Everyone's heard of EVOO and cook with it so it's no surprise it's an oil rich in living enzymes, vitamin E, natural ferments and antioxidants. These contribute to the therapeutic effect of this oil. Olive oil is also easily absorbed by our skin.
4. Traditionally Processed Beeswax - Traditionally Processed Wax will reduce the loss of moisture from our skin and offers an almost instant soothing effect on painful skin cracks.
5. Cold Pressed Shea Butter - This butter is made from the Karate Nut. It has high levels of vitamins A and E which are well known for their skin healing effects and is also rich in antioxidants. It is also rich in antioxidants. It has skin soothing properties and moisturizes our skin as well.
6. Steam Distilled Lavender Oil - This is an oil with a sweet, floral scent that is both calming and uplifting. Its essential oil has demonstrated some antibacterial properties as well.
7. CO2 Extract Seabuckthorn - Orange oil has amazing restorative and cell building effects as well as being high in essential unsaturated fatty acids and smells great too. It helps to maintain healthy skin and is effective in the treatment of sunburns, burns and wounds in general.
Look for these ingredients so you know the organic sunscreen you're buying is going to be good for your skin. The great thing about using a natural sunscreen is that you are protecting yourself and nourishing your skin at the same time!
