LAYOGA.COM 17tions, just say no to oxybenzone and octinox-
ate. Some of the other chemicals to avoid
include: avobenzone, avobenzine, ethylhexl,
methoxycinnamate, homosalate, octisalate, and
octocrylene.
What is reef and skin-safe?
Zinc oxide and titanium oxide are reef-safe,
mineral-based sunscreens. Choose non-nano,
mineral-based options for body, face, and lips.
Be an informed consumer and take good care
of your skin.
Show Your Best Face
Esthetician and international educator for
Eminence Organic Skin Care Brian Goodwin
offers this advice on how to protect the skin on
the face. In general, the skin on the face tends
to be extra sensitive, reactive, and potentially
break-out prone; so utilizing an organic, natu-
ral formulation of sun protection is essential.
On a daily basis, the skin on the face is more
exposed to the sun than the rest of the body,
which means that SPF protection needs to be
reapplied frequently throughout the day for the
best benefit. Use plenty of it and more often.
Babo Botanicals Daily
Sheer Tinted SPF 30
babobotanicals.com
Non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
provide sun protection and the natural tint
provides year-round glow. The Nutri-Firm
Complex™ of kahai, sea buckthorn, rosehip,
and argan oils feeds the skin, while hyaluronic
acid offers anti-aging properties.
Luscious Lips
“Nothing leads to the peril of dry, peeling lips
faster than exposure to the sun,” says Brian.Eminence Organics Rosehip
& Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15
eminenceorganics.com
Formulated with zinc oxide and its all-natural
sun protection, Goodwin says this Eminence
Organics treatment is the best lip balm for
skiing, summer activities and all-season action.
The nutrient-rich blend includes rosehip oil,
emollient comfrey, lavender, and yarrow.Babo Botanicals Lip Tint SPF 15
babobotanicals.com
The sun protection comes from non-nano
mineral zinc oxide. The skin-conditioning ef-
fects are found in Babo’s exclusive Nutri-Sooth
Complex™ filled with nourishing vitamins and
anti-oxidants.SweatWELLth Lip Care SPF 25
sweatwellth.com
When it comes to protection, hydration also
matters. SweatWELLth Lip Care contains
electrolytes. According to Rebecca Killian,
Executive Vice President of Creative, Design &
Product Development at sweatWELLth, “Ath-
letes tend to lose a lot of sodium, potassium,
magnesium, calcium, and chloride through
sweat. So, electrolytes are a key component in
helping to retain hydration which contributes
to optimal performance.”Some Essentials Zinc Face Cream
someessentials.com
The soothing combination of essential oils,
shea butter, cranberry seed and other oils also
includes protective zinc oxide.Mad Hippie Facial SPF 30+
madhippie.com
Containing zinc oxide, this lightweight
and easy-to-apply facial sunscreen contains
face-friendly carrot seed, avocado, and red
raspberry seed oils.Goddess Garden Facial SPF 30
goddessgarden.com
Conveniently packaged in airline-friendly
tubes, this broad-spectrum, organic sunscreen
is water resistant and can be used by all mem-
bers of your family.Eminence Sun Defense Minerals
eminenceorganics.com
According to esthetician Brian Goodwin, “Due
to their mineral formulation of protection, the
Sun Defense Minerals fit into the sun block cat-
egory instead of sunscreen, which means that
it physically reflects the light off of the skin,
keeping the skin cool and protected from not
only the negative effects of UV rays, but also
from the damaging heat of the sun. This makes
it especially appropriate for sensitive, reactive
skin types.”Eminence Red Currant
Protective Moisturizer
This broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen is rich
in facial-nourishing oils and antioxidants.
Eminenceorganics.com