Looking for a natural sunscreen that is portable and easy to use?  If it’s easy to use, then you are more likely to use it. Right? 
Korres has a new sunscreen that is only available at Sephora. Watermelon Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 is a stick sunscreen that is made with rich skin-loving antioxidant Vitamin E and natural full spectrum UVA/UVB/IR sun protection from Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Watermelon Fruit Extract repairs “…UV-stressed skin; prevents photoaging and decreases erythema.”
In addition it has a combination of moisturizing ingredients – Sunflower Seed Wax, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, and Rice Bran Oil Complex.
This nutrient-infused …read more

I plan to run a marathon in October, the Bizz Johnson. That means a lot of hours logged both on my treadmill and on the trail. I prefer trail running infinitely more, both because it’s more fun and because the scenery is better. The downside, too much sun. I use sunblock every day, whether running the trail or running errands, but so many of them are unpleasant or have that uncomfortable chemical-burn feeling.
KINeSYS  is a green company and their products are cruelty-free, the bottle is free of Bisphenol-A which means it can be recycled, and all of the company’s …read more

Beyond Coastal natural sunscreens protect and nourish skin with a combination of Vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants green tea, Yerba Mate, DMAE, Lipoic Acid, and moisturizing aloe vera. They are hypoallergenic, parabens-free, tested thoroughly by dermatologists.
I spend a lot of time outdoors. I bike, run, and hike. I work part time at an elementary school doing playground duty at lunch recess.  I am always concerned about the sun and it’s effect on my skin. In addition, I have skin that suffers occasional break-outs. I wear sunscreen regularly, but some brands feel uncomfortable on my skin or make me break …read more

I enjoyed probably the most perfect beach day at a glorious beach in Rhode Island yesterday.
Making it even more enjoyable was the fact that we left sunburn free, thanks to this chemical free sunscreen I picked up from Aubrey Organics.
Natural Sunscreen SPF 20 Unscented was my choice. I loathe fragrant sunscreens, so my natural choice was a natural one for me.

Natural Sun offers complete UVA/UVB coverage with the use of titanium dioxide, a mineral that actually deflects the suns rays off of your skin. The natural mineral use is well known in mineral makeup formulations, so it is a no-brainer …read more

Many of you may know about natural mineral sunscreens, and many of you may not yet. One of the benefits of using mineral makeup is the fact that they are natural sunscreens. But some may wonder what to do with the rest of the body when shielding it from the sun.
When using a natural mineral sunscreen, your skin will be blocked from UV-A, B and C rays. Some refer to these natural sunscreens as broad spectrum, as they do offer your skin more protection from the sun.
Here is a list of some natural mineral sunscreens to try.
Paula’s Choice Pure Mineral …read more

This may sound silly; but it comes directly from a dermatologist:if you don’t scrunch your forehead, you will not get wrinkles there and thus will not need Botox. Seriously, a derm told me that.
Additionally, please stop pulling your face, especially around your eyes. If you need a smooth place to deposit your eyeliner, please tilt your head back and raise your eyebrows. Otherwise you are just asking for surgery. Also? Sunscreen. Kiehl’s Oil-free 25 SPF under your makeup.
And if you’re doing a lot of at-home microdermabrasion or using alpha- or beta-hydroxies or fruit acids at all either stop (please stop!) …read more