Summertime is about being outdoors and enjoying the warm sunshine. However, for years we have been warned about the dangers of too much sun; enter sunscreen and sun block. Both enable us to stay out longer to enjoy the day so it makes no sense to slather on a sunscreen that was made with chemicals that harm the very earth we are trying to enjoy! Most conventional sunscreens contain paraben preservatives to keep them fresh however; wearing them into the ocean can wreak havoc to coral life and other delicate marine ecosystems. Paraben or not, sunscreens lose their effectiveness over time. That is why it is a good idea to replace them each year with a fresh batch.

There are quite a few “green” sunscreens on the market today and finding one that isn’t too “white” or too greasy can be a costly undertaking which is why I am recommending Alba Botanica’s  Organic Lavender Sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Not only does it not contain paraben or PABA, and made with certified organic ingredients, but the lavender serves as a pleasant scent and a natural insect repellant!

Till tomorrow…live green!

~Jennifer

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