Biodegradable Sunscreen Products are best not only for the consumer but also for the environment. They are a win wine situation. Be sure you know what you want. There is a difference between a sunscreen and a sun block. A sunscreen will absorb the suns rays and a sun block will repel them. Remember, they do not last forever. Follow the manufacturers recommendations about how soon you have to re apply and being in the water can make the time shorter. These are some of the most popular Biodegradable Sunscreen and Sunblock Products around today.
Caribbean Solutions has Biodegradable Sunscreen in different strengths SPF 4, SPF 8, SPF 15, SPF 25. The SPF 25 comes in a 6 oz size and it is non toxic. It has Cucumber/Melon extracts;Organic Aloe Vera and Kukui Pod oil, all great soothing agents. The protection comes from plants like Wild Pansy; Hibiscus and Green Coffee that have the power to block UV rays and Titanium Dioxide and transparent Zinc Oxide protect from both UVB AND UVA rays. This one is also waterproof and sells for around $16.00
Green Boat Stuff has a SPF 15 biodegradable sunscreen product that comes in an 8 oz size and sell for around $13.00. It is 100% natural, and water resistant. It contains green tea, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and is made in the USA.
Kiss My Face has a biodegradable sun block product that sells for about $6.00 and comes in a 4 oz tube. It is for skin that has had too much sun and it helps with healing burns, cuts, scrapes, and bites. It contains jewelweed extract, glauca root, allantoin, panthenol, wild mint oil, and aloe vera.
Nature’s Gate has an Aquablock Waterproof Sunblock – SPF 30 that comes in a 4 oz bottle and sells for about $9.00. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and prevents any tanning what so ever. It contains a wide variety of natural ingredients including Grapeseed extract, Wild Pansy & Coffee, Purified Water, vitamin E Sesame Oil, Safflower Oil, Polysorbate 60, Kukui Nut Oil and Coconut Oil.
Beyond Coastal has three biodegradable sunscreen/ sunblock products. The Active Daily Sport SPF30 Sunscreen comes in two sizes a 4 oz. bottle for about $15.00 and a 2.5 oz. bottle for about $11.00. It has all natural ingredients such as vitamins A, C & E. They also have Mineral Based Zinc Oxide SPF 30 . A 4 oz. bottle goes for about $18.00 and a 2.5 oz. bottle goes for about $13.00. This one is great for those with sensitive skin because it does not get absorbed into the skin. It is also the newest of their product line. It contains Vitamins A, C and E, alpha lipoic acid, shea butter, and aloe, algae and green tea extracts. And they have Facial Sunscreen SPF 30 which is a Mineral-Based Lip & Face Sunscreen. It comes in a .25 oz. container for $5.00. This is great for the face because it does not clog the pores. It contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and beeswax, shea and mango seed butter which act as water repellents.
