☀️Summer is here, which means it’s important to know which sunscreens are safe for you and your family! ☀️There are two types of sunscreens: Chemical or mineral/barrier sunscreens. ☀️Chemical sunscreens use active ingredients such as avobenzone or oxybenzone that are absorbed into the skin to then absorb UV rays. They also contain toxic fillers. Recent studies have linked these chemicals inside sunscreens to birth defects, infertility, hormone disruption, and the destruction of the coral reefs. 👉🏼Ingredients to avoid: ❌Oxybenzone ❌Avobenzone ❌Octinoxate ❌Homosalate ❌Octocrylene ❌Benzene ❌Parabens ❌Phthalates ❌Fragrance ❌Nanoparticles ❌Sulfates ❌Retinyl palmitate ☀️Barrier sunscreens, on the other hand, use minerals to form a physical barrier that reflects the light rays away from the skin rather than absorb them. Barrier sunscreens are way better for our skin and are less likely to contain harsh chemicals. The best sunscreen is a mineral based, non-nano zinc oxide formula. 👉🏼When looking for a safe sunscreen, always look at the active ingredients first! The active ingredient should be a mineral base, either: ✅Non-nano zinc oxide ✅Non-nano titanium dioxide 👉🏼Just remember, your skin is the largest organ in your body. The chemicals you lather on it, like sunscreen, are absorbed into your bloodstream. LTKBeauty LTKTravel LTKSwim