Sunscreenis always handy to have at home. Some people use it every day, and others only when they go to the beach for wonderful days. Either way, it is always something you can actually have at home. Although the sun is super healthy, baking in the sun is not very healthy. Why not? We want to get a tan, but the moment our body gets a tan, this is actually a natural signal from the body that we should get out of the sun. This 'natural sunscreen' is ideal, but getting a tan is what many want. So we want to be in the sun for a long time, and that is the moment that we start using sunscreen. It is then important that we use a natural sunscreen that does not contain carcinogenic ingredients and other harmful substances, as many wildly popular sunscreens do. Today we will tell you everything about sunscreen, so that you can find your ideal sunscreen and then in a well-informed way! :)
What is the best sun protection of 2021?
The best sun protection of 2021 depends entirely on the requirements you set for it. For us, the best sunscreen of 2021, 2022 to 2050 and beyond is the one that is completely safe, does not contain any (possible) harmful ingredients and has a high protection factor. We believe it is important that you protect your skin against excessive exposure to the sun. This way you can still enjoy the sun in a safe way. These are the top products:
Attitude Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 Tropical, this all natural sunscreen contains non-nano zinc oxide particles, and is a 100% mineral protection against UVA and UVB. The tropical scent is a natural scent, which is extracted from natural ingredients. The scent is therefore not harmful. It is EWG CERTIFIED, Top-rated on EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, ECOLOGO, PETA and ideal for sensitive skin!
For the ladies and gentlemen who can't stand fragrances at all, there is also a fragrance-free version with the same ingredients.Attitude Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 Fragrance-free.
These sunscreens can even be used for kids, although the brand has also developed sunscreens for babies and children with the same ingredients. However, the composition is different because the skin is much younger and therefore requires different quantities.
What is the best sunscreen for the face?
In your search for the ideal sunscreen, you are specifically looking for the right sunscreen stick for your face. Just like the best sun protection, it is different for each individual what a sunscreen stick must meet. For us, the standards are very clear and simple, it must be completely safe. Applying carcinogenic ingredients is absolutely not recommended. The safest sunscreen stick for the face is theAttitude Face Stick Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Free. It is even so safe that it is also suitable for children. This natural sunscreen provides 100% mineral protection against UVA and UVB, it contains non-nano zinc oxide particles (so they do not penetrate your skin), is EWG VERIFIED, Top-rated on EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database ECOLOG Certified and PETA. In addition, it is hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested and contains no natural fragrance. Absolute must have!
Another facial sunscreen we recommend is from the Korean brand Purito. ThePurito Daily Go-To Sunscreen SPF 50+has an extremely high protection factor that will definitely protect your face from the sun.
What is the best After Sun at the moment?
We also believe that the best After Sun is an After Sun that is completely safe and free of all (possible) harmful substances such as synthetic UV filters, silicones, titanium dioxide, PEGs such as PEG-100 stearate and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, phenoxyethanol, parabens, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, benzyl alcohol and MIT. Just to name a few. A safe After Sun that cools, has a nice scent and is of course natural! You then end up with theAttitude After Sun Calendula Mint & Cucumber Melt-In Gel. Again the Attitude brand, but this brand is incredibly progressive and emphasizes the safety of its products.
The After Sun Calendula contains the ingredient Calendula, which comes from the marigold. This flower is extremely powerful and extremely popular in the use of care products. You also see the ingredient in care products for babies, for example. Calendula supports the skin and accelerates the recovery process. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect on eczema, acne, itching and rashes and has a calming effect. Calendula is therefore an absolute added value in the After Sun, which also contains cucumber and mint.
When do you use sunscreen?
There are people who don't apply sunscreen at all and there are people who apply it continuously. First of all, the sun is healthy and you absolutely need sun rays. We get vitamin D through the sun. However, too much sun rays, such as lying in the sun for hours, is disastrous for your health. Why? You ignore the natural sunscreen, which is the skin that starts to get a tan. This indicates that you should get out of the sun and move to the shade. Yet we find a tan beautiful, and that is exactly what sunscreen was developed for. Although many wildly popular brands all contain harmful ingredients such as carcinogenic substances, this actually makes sunscreen even more harmful than sitting in the sun itself. That is why it is important to use sunscreen that is not harmful.
Daily sun, outside the hottest hours is actually healthy and good for your health. It is not for nothing that manyDutch people have a vitamin D deficiency, they do not get enough sun. It is actually very simple: as soon as you are outside for a longer period of time, we recommend using sunscreen.
So you absolutely need sun, but in a normal, responsible way.
Is there also natural sun protection?
You are looking for natural sun protection that protects your skin from excessive sun exposure. Safe sunbathing is paramount, a natural variant with harmful free ingredients is what you want. Natural sunscreen definitely exists and it is becoming more and more popular. People are becoming aware of all the harmful and carcinogenic substances that are used in sunscreen. That is exactly what you want to avoid, and a reason to apply sunscreen when you are dancing or lying in the sun for hours. Below we have listed a number of natural, plastic-free and safe sunscreens for you:
Do I really need a different sunscreen for my face?
In your search for your ideal sunscreen that also contains safe ingredients, you will come across sun protection that is intended for the face or for the body. Can't you just buy one sunscreen for your entire body and use it for your face and lips? Of course you can, but a sunscreen stick for the face is not just developed. The skin on your face is more sensitive than the skin on your body. This therefore requires extra care and protection.
Sunscreen for the skin is often a thick and greasy substance, if you smear this on your face it can cause an impure skin because it clogs your pores. In addition, sun protection for the body does not contain extra caring ingredients that a sunscreen for the face does. The skin of your body can take more than the skin of your face.
Your face is more sensitive and vulnerable, which is why facial sunscreen always contains extra caring ingredients. It also has a lighter texture, so your pores don't get completely clogged, resulting in impure skin. Body sunscreen and facial sunscreen both protect your skin from the sun, they just contain slightly different ingredients in addition to the basic ingredients that protect you from the sun's rays.
If you have always used one sunscreen for your body and face and have never had any problems, we recommend that you continue to do so. You know what is best for your skin. However, you are now better informed about the difference between the two. Some people choose a separate facial sunscreen, others do not. It is all about what you find most comfortable and what works best for you.
Is there also a sunscreen developed for a face with acne?
If you have acne, you are very careful with the application of all kinds of ointments. Of course, you do not want your acne to get worse. For you, it is important that you choose a sunscreen that is specially developed for your face and for your skin with acne. We have a sunscreen stick that is developed so that everyone can use it from the brandAttitude. The team at Attitude wants everyone to be able to use their completely safe products, they have also taken into account certain requirements and wishes such as vegan. So that everyone can get safe and affordable products in their home that support their overall health and do not undermine it.
The Attitude Face Stick Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Freeis therefore absolutely recommended for you if you suffer from acne. The stick is suitable for sensitive, allergic and problem skin. It protects, hydrates and cares for your skin in the right way.
Is there also a sunscreen that is suitable for sensitive, allergic or problem skin?
It may be that you have sensitive skin, are allergic to certain substances or have problem skin. Then it is not always easy to find a sunscreen that meets the needs of your skin and also the requirements that you have for a sunscreen. Fortunately, we have sunscreens in our range that are also extremely suitable for sensitive skin, but also for skin that quickly gives an allergic reaction or problem skin.
TheAttitude Face Stick Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Freeis a sunscreen for the face that is also fragrance-free and nano-free. It is a completely safe sun stick that nourishes your skin, hydrates and does not clog your pores. In addition, it is ECOLOGO, EWG VERIFIED and officially PETA, it is also hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested and is not harmful to coral. Actually everything you want in a sunscreen stick. In addition, thePurito Daily Go-To Sunscreen SPF 50+ is also very suitable for protecting the face from the sun. The fragrance-free formula offers the highest protection for the skin against the sun thanks to the high SPF factor.
Is there also a mineral and non-nano sunscreen on the market?
In your search for a sunscreen that protects you while sunbathing, but also one that naturally protects your skin, contains zinc oxide and is non-nano, it becomes clear that this is not an obvious sunscreen that you can buy at the drugstore. Logically, although more and more women and men realize what is actually in skin care products, it is still not mainstream. That requires us to look beyond the drugstore. Fortunately, there are progressive (new) brands that put safety first. We have several mineral and non-nano sunscreens in our range, read the product descriptions and decide for yourself which one best suits your requirements:
Is there also a sunscreen that is completely free of harmful ingredients?
You are looking for a sunscreen that is completely free of harmful ingredients and that simply does what it is supposed to do: protect against excessive exposure to the sun's rays. You do not want to apply something that can actually cause cancer, so you want to avoid ingredients such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, benzyl alcohol, PEG-100 stearate and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil. In this case, you end up with:
Are there also sunblocks that are without perfume?
You want a sunblock that is very effective for days on the beach, or the hours you spend baking in the garden. However, you want a variant that is completely free of perfume and natural fragrances. That is of course possible. We have several variants in our range that are completely free of perfumes, but also of natural fragrances. They are listed below. If you want more information about the perfume-free sunscreen in question, we recommend that you go to the product in question:
Do you also have natural, mineral baby sunscreen in your range?
Perhaps you are looking for a higher factor, or you would like sunscreen that is specially developed for babies. This can of course be because you have a beautiful miracle, or because you prefer such a sunscreen. We have several sunscreens in our range that are specially developed for babies and children. In the categoryBaby/Child Sunscreenyou will find all the variants that we have. At the bottom of this page you will find extensive information about the sunscreens that are specially developed for the very youngest and of course older kids.
Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly sunscreen?
It may be that you are looking for a sunscreen that is environmentally friendly and leaves as little of a footprint as possible. This sunscreen exists and we have three brands in our range that are purposefully environmentally conscious when producing their care products. These areAttitude,Naïf ,ShampooBars andHappySoaps, we will explain per brand what they do about this so that you can determine which brand best suits your philosophy of life.
Attitudeis officially ECOLOG Certified. This means that they have a determination regarding their impact on the environment. They look at material, energy consumption, production and operations health and environment, product performance and use, product stewardship and innovation. In other words, they look at every possible way where they can make a change and make the product even more environmentally friendly than it already is. They recently changed their sunscreen packaging from recycled plastic to plastic-free.
Naïfis B-Corp certified. This means that the Naïf team is committed to a better world when it comes to social impact, responsibility, transparency and sustainability. Naïf uses natural packaging. They also work together with the Plastic Soup Foundation to stimulate awareness of the effects of plastic on nature. Distribution is also done in a natural way. Finally, they try to create a higher order value by offering gifts, so that people don't drive for one tube.
HappySoapsis a Dutch company and is known for its plastic-free range of care products. All products in their range are produced in the Netherlands completely plastic-free and without palm oil. Because the products are made in the Netherlands and not abroad, transport is limited, which has a positive effect on CO2 emissions. Because no water is added to the formulas, the products last longer than traditional plastic packaging. This is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet!
Is there also a sunscreen that is Reef friendly?
You think it is a shame what has happened to the coral in recent years. You want to contribute to bringing back the coral. You want to do this by using a sunscreen that does not harm the reef. So if you go into the sea, you do not want the sunscreen that ends up in the sea to be harmful to everything that lives in the sea. That is very understandable. There are more and more brands that agree with you. These brands develop and produce sunscreen lotion that is not harmful to coral or marine life. We have three of these brands in our range:Attitude, ShampooBars,HappySoapsandNaïf. You can use these sunscreens with confidence and take a wonderful worry-free dip in the sea!
Hopefully you can choose a sunscreen that suits your needs with these tips and information. Enjoy the sun rays safely!☼
