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Where’s Your SPF Cream??
April 20th, 2009 @ 2:45 pm

I want to comment on SPF. This is probably our #1 request. When will you have an SPF face cream? Here’s the scoop. If you go to the EWG website, you will see that there are all kinds of issues these days with sunscreen. The dangers of the incredibly common oxybenzone (possible link to an INCREASE in chance of malignant melanoma), concerns with titanium dioxide, serious issues with micronized zinc and titanium dioxide and it goes on and on. There are so many issues that we have decided we want to stay clear of this until things become clearer. Additionally, we are not big proponents of using face cream with SPF as sunblock for your face. They are simply not designed for that kind of use.

Basically, what we are saying is we are way too scared of messing around with anything that can result so directly in skin cancer. So here is what we have always recommended – use regular non-SPF face cream every morning and evening so you can ensure that your skin is getting what it needs, and then find an effective and SAFE (use EWG’s cosmeticdatabase.com to find recommendations) sunblock to use on your face. Use it daily if you are out and about – and don’t forget to reapply! This is the best way to ensure that your face still gets the best nourishment and moisturizers while also getting the protection from the sun that it needs.

When we find a fantastic, safe SPF product that we can fully endorse – we will let you know. So far, we’re still searching!

SPF · oxybenzone · sunblock · sunscreen

3 Comments

  1. No Baby Talk Zone
    said,

    April 20, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Hi Kristen,

    I would love for you to try the Miessence Outdoor Balm. You can see all of the ingredients at:
    http://heatherfahey.mionegroup.com/en/product/13430
    Let me know what you think! Thank you for your work!
    Heather
    http://heatherorganics.com

  2. Matt
    said,

    April 20, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Good points but do you have a recommendation for the morning after using break free?

  3. GardenGirl
    said,

    April 22, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Right now what I use for our family is Blue Lizard Baby or Blue Lizard Sensitive (both the same product, actually). But I’d like to find one that is great for faces. I’ll let you know if/when I find one!