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"Natural" sunscreen?

KellyGreenKellyGreen
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I am looking for a sunscreen to switch to that is more of a physical barrier vs. chemical - any recs?
Noah (12~28~06) and Eli (8~5~10)

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Re: "Natural" sunscreen?

  • true_norskietrue_norskie

    We use Blue Lizard, either the sensitive or baby variety.  Any physical sunscreen leaves a whitish tint on your skin, but for as fair as my skin is and the number of moles I've had removed, I could not care less! 

    I go on weeklong beach vacations using that stuff and come back as white as I went...I consider it a victory.

    ETA:  I also use rash guards on both my girls and me.  Again, not the sexiest thing to be prancing around the beach in, but I don't have the luxury to care any more.

    I order my Blue Lizard online at drugstore.com.  They tend to run free shipping a lot and have larger bottles than a lot of places.  If you do a price per ounce comparison to the Aveeno Baby, etc. that you buy in the store, it's actually very comparable.  I was pleasantly surprised.  California Baby gets really high ratings but I can't stomach the price.  $18 for 3 oz of that.  $25 for 8.75 oz of Blue Lizard.

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  • virginiamorsevirginiamorse

    We use California Baby and Blue Lizard Sensitive.  CB is thicker, harder to rub and greasier.  BL is more like a traditional sunscreen, hard to find and not quite as natural, but it's the one I like the most.

    Have you checked this site?

    https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

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  • KellyGreenKellyGreen
    imagevirginiamorse:

    We use California Baby and Blue Lizard Sensitive.  CB is thicker, harder to rub and greasier.  BL is more like a traditional sunscreen, hard to find and not quite as natural, but it's the one I like the most.

    Have you checked this site?

    https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

     Thanks!  I also found this site : https://safemama.com/cheatsheets/sunscreen/ 

    I ordered some Badger product from Amazon. 

    Noah (12~28~06) and Eli (8~5~10)

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  • jayhawk25jayhawk25
    We use Alba Kids Mineral sunblock and the Badger face stick.  I love the Badger stick for their faces because it's so easy to apply and convenient for quick reapplications.  Both brands are reasonably priced and I can buy them locally.
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    Badger. 
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