Vegan SPF Face Cream: For Safe & Carefree Days in the Sun
Vegan SPF Face Cream: For Safe & Carefree Days in the Sun
In a world where skin protection meets ethical responsibility, vegan SPF face cream stands out as a beacon of hope for skincare enthusiasts. Harnessing the power of natural ingredients, this innovative formulation not only shields your skin from harmful UV rays but also promotes environmental sustainability and ensures cruelty-free production.
Imagine a cream that glides on effortlessly, leaving no greasy residue behind, while delivering powerful antioxidants that nourish your skin. This is the perfect choice for those who seek effective sun protection without compromising their values.
Our Anti Aging Day Cream & Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 25 contains only safe ingredients and is also a fantastic overall moisturizer that you can benefit from every day.
In this blog post, we'll outline some ingredients to look for, and a few to avoid.
Look for Natural UV Protective Ingredients
There are some natural ingredients that can help attribute to sun protection, especially when combined with the tried and true mineral ingredients. Top ingredients to watch for include:
Hemp Seed Oil - Hemp seed oil can offer an additional 6 SPF in additional coverage when included in your vegan SPF moisturizer.
Shea Butter - When shea butter is included in your sunscreen, it can add about 4 SPF coverage. We'll take all that we can get. :)
Zinc oxide - Zinc oxide is a mineral that acts as a physical barrier to block the sun’s harmful UV rays. It’s what gives sunscreen that distinct white tint and texture. It can also be used to create vegan SPF moisturizers with a thicker texture, which is great for combating wrinkles and dry skin.
Titanium oxide - Titanium oxide is a mineral that is also used as a physical barrier. It’s often found in vegan SPF moisturizers with a thicker texture, and gives a white tint to the skin.
Some Unnatural SPF Ingredients to Avoid
Because most commercial sunscreen is synthetic, there are particularly dangerous ingredients to look out for in your SPF moisturizer. These synthetic ingredients are not biodegradable, making them particularly harmful to the environment. These include:
Retinyl palmitate - This chemical compound is often used as a chemical exfoliant in commercial SPF moisturizers. It’s also been linked to an increased risk of developing skin cancer.
Oxybenzone - Although oxybenzone is FDA-approved as a sunscreen, it’s also been identified as a synthetic chemical that damages coral reefs. As a result, many sunscreen companies are voluntarily removing oxybenzone from their products.
Octinoxate - This is a common ingredient used in sunscreens, and is absorbed through the skin, and it is also found in blood, urine, and breast milk. Studies show that octinoxate is absorbed systematically in the body, and that this chemical messes with hormones and the body’s metabolic system. Other endocrine targets have also been linked to this. This includes progesterone signaling and androgen. In addition, octinoxate also causes allergic reactions once exposed to ultraviolet light.
Tips for Using Vegan SPF Face Creams
There are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing and applying a vegan SPF face cream.
First and foremost, always read the ingredient list to make sure there are no animal byproducts or other substances you’re allergic or sensitive to. The ingredients list will also indicate how long the SPF face cream lasts, so you can adjust your application as needed. Most vegan SPF face creams last between four and six hours, unless you sweat excessively or get wet. Then you'll need to touch up your application.
Always apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes (and up to two hours) before you go outside. This ensures you get the full SPF protection without looking too shiny or greasy and has a chance to settle as a barrier.
Finally, make sure to be prepared to touch up your application every couple of hours, even if you’re using a vegan SPF face cream.
Our Anti Aging Day Cream & Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 25 contains only safe ingredients and is also a fantastic overall moisturizer that you can benefit from every day:
Conclusion
Choosing a safe and effective vegan SPF face cream is one of the most important parts of protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. When in doubt, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to your health and well-being. Now that you know what to look for in a vegan SPF moisturizer, there’s no excuse to not enjoy your summer safely.