Sunscreens That Actually Work
A recent investigation by the Environmental Working Group, of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products finds that 4 out of 5 contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don’t adequately protect skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Some of the worst offenders are leading brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena.
The study finds companies are free to claim but not provide broad spectrum protection.
The top ten products are as follows:
1.   Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30
2.   Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+
3.   California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+
4.   Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30
5.   Marie Veronique Skin Therapy Sun Serum
6.   Lavera Sunscreen Neutral, SPF 40
7.   Vanicream Sunscreen, SPF 35
8.   UV Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
9.   Sun Science Sport Formula, SPF 30
10. Soleo Organics Sunscreen all natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
The top ten national brands are:
1.   Blue Lizard(anything without oxybenzone)
2.   California Baby(anything with SPF 30+)
3.   CVS(with zinc oxide)
4.   Jason Natural Cosmetics(Sunbrellas Mineral Based Sunblock)
5.   Kiss My Face(”Paraben Free” series)
6.   Neutrogena(Sensitive Skin Sunblock)
7.   Olay(Defense Daily UV Moisturizer with zinc)
8.   SkinCeuticals(Physical UV Defense)
9.   Solar Sense(Clear Zinc for Face)
10. Walgreens(Zinc Oxide for Face, Nose, & Ears)
To see the full study and list please visit: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/index.php.
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Thanks for spreading the word! Soleo Organics works really well in and out of the water. It’s been tested by some of the top professional surfers around the world, and its also biodegradable!
I just made a cool list of Skin Deep’s (EWG) best and worst sunscreens on blist. Check it out!
Best
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Worst
http://app.blist.com/#/blist/asimmons/Skin-Deeps-100-Best-Sun-Screens-1