Sunscreen Safety

Why is non-nano so important? Nano comes from the Greek word “nanos” and means “dwarf”. Non-nano refers to particles that aren’t so tiny and is what you want when it comes to sunscreen. You want to look for mineral sunscreens vs chemical sunscreens. The concern with nanoparticles is that they can find their way into your bloodstream and are endocrine disruptors so they mess with our hormones. They affect estrogen and testogerone production. These ingredients also disrupt and kill coral reefs.

6 common chemical filters to avoid include: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, homosalate and avobenzone.

Benefits of mineral sunscreens include: they offer protection against UVA & UVB rays, minerals do NOT penetrate the skin’s barrier and enter the bloodstream like chemical sunscreens do, and they are gentle on the skin.

Here are some options to use with some amazon affiliate links below:

Babo Botanicals Think Sport Supergoop Bare republic