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Well, today is raining again - this year it has been just a downpour of rain here. However, we were blessed to have had a nice and shiny week that just ended, and we certainly took advantage of this brief sunny time!
The sunshine can be pretty tricky though. We do enjoy it when we have it, but it is so important to keep that skin protected! My family has very sensitive skin, that quickly reacts to the sun, as we have lots of Northern genes that are simply not able to have that natural protection, and any sun encounter is pleasant to enjoy, but needs to be addressed as well, as it will leave its mark on the skin, not in a good way.
Yesterday we went to the park, and enjoyed that sunshine. Growing up, even though my grandmother was a doctor, my family didn’t really appreciate having sunscreens at all - it is possible that they were not available where I grew up, I wouldn’t be surprised, and I just didn’t know any better. The way my grandmother protected us was just not taking us to the beach any more, not allowing us to go outside for long stretches of time, and we would always stay in the shade on sunny days. My husband grew up in North America, and shared with me that as he was growing up, they did apply lots of sunscreen, but the biggest concern was to find PABA free sunscreen. I read up a bit of PABA - turns out this is a chemical called para-aminobenzoic acid that absorbs UV and visible sun light to prevent sunburns. It is recommended to avoid sunscreens that contain PABA as this chemical is dangerous for health.
There are lots of other chemicals that can be found in sunscreens and beauty products. It is very important to read the labels, and to only use chemical-free and natural skin care products - on yourself and on children.
Starting with Sunscreen, Give Chemicals the Bird!
Many people have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. Maybe it’s the chemical smell. Maybe you’ve heard it’s harming coral reefs. Maybe your skin reacts to it. Goddess Garden Founder, Nova Covington, had possibly the most compelling reason to make a safer sunscreen—her baby daughter’s sensitive skin. The chemicals in sunscreens are some of the worst offenders in terms of health risks for people and harm for the planet. From chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone and octinoxate to the inactive ingredients like phthalates and parabens, sunscreen is complicated stuff. These chemicals have been linked to everything from allergies to hormone disruption. And remember, hormones control more than just female reproduction and mood—they are the control systems for everything in your body. Insulin is a hormone. Your thyroid is controlled by hormones. They aren’t something we want disrupted! Nova has been on a mission to eliminate toxic chemicals and help others do the same. Let’s all give chemicals the bird!
Mineral sunscreens are great for those with sensitive skin.
Sunscreen chemicals can trigger allergies and other skin reactions like they did for Nova’s daughter. Since natural minerals reflect the UV rays and aren’t absorbed into the skin, they are much less likely to cause irritation. This makes them great for those with sensitive skin or anyone who wants to avoid synthetic chemicals.
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- What Is Oxybenzone and Why Is it in Sunscreen?
- What Is Octinoxate and Is it Safe in Sunscreen?
- Give Chemicals the Bird—Fragrances
- Give Chemicals the Bird: Preservatives
Mineral Sunscreens are immediately effective and don’t break down in the sun.
Do you know why you’re supposed to wait 20 minutes after applying sunscreen before heading into the sun? It’s because the chemicals go through a reaction in your skin before they’re effective. Chemical sunscreens like avobenzone also break down quickly in the sun, requiring not-so-safe ingredients as stabilizers., Liquid plastics are also often added to keep the chemicals from being absorbed too quickly. Natural minerals aren’t as complicated. They’re immediately effective and stay that way—no liquid plastics or toxins required.
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- Give Chemicals the Bird: Phthalates
- A Dozen Scary Facts About Chemical Sunscreens
Today I wanted to present to you a giveaway sponsored by Goddess Garden. The giveaway is hosted by Box Roundup blog. This giveaway is for US only. One winner will be determined by the Gleam widget and will be contacted by Box Roundup and will need to provide a valid US residential address and phone number to claim the prize. Goddess Garden will be mailing out the prize. Once the prize has been mailed out, there will be no returns, substitutions or refunds. No other blogs or social media outlets are associated with this giveaway.
Here is the prize you could win!
3.4oz Facial tube, 6oz Kids Tube, and a 0.6oz Kids Sport sunscreen stick - total prize value is $30+.
Goddess Garden Giveaway
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I am not very picky about sunscreen but I like quality products that I can trust. I like their sport sunscreen because I bike ride.
I’m in the sun a lot for my business and although my skin is darker I still use screen because I can still burn.
I look for an SPF of 25 or higher. This is the first that I have heard of the Goddess Garden brand. Thanks for the review!
Protecting our skin and our children’s skin is so important. I read somewhere that one sunburn in childhood can increase a kid’s chance of getting skin cancer later life by 50%
We NEVER go out without sunscreen - us AND the kids. We are all so fair skinned, we have to be super cognizant of protecting it.
Protecting your skin from the sun is so important! I always forget to put on sunscreen, this post was a good reminder!
What an informative post! I knew some of the chemicals in sunscreen were bad but I had no clue which ones were! Thank you for the intro do this new product
Just started using the mineral sunscreens and totally love them. Start using sun screen on your children at an early age and never stop. I learned the hardware during my teenage years.
I have heard such great things about this brand. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ll definitely be on the lookout for these products, they look amazing. I love when skin care lines not only do something practical (like keep you from getting sunburned) but are good for your skin as well.
So important here in Florida to not only put on sunblock like this…but to reapply OFTEN. Thanks for the info and the great giveaway
I’ve never heard of this brand, but I love that this contains natural ingredients. What a great giveaway.
This would be perfect to bring next month! We are going to beach and I really want to protect my skin too.
It’s really important that we put on sun screen before we even think about going outside. The sun can be especially harsh during the summer. This brand is like a dream come true, I love that it doesn’t contain chemicals at all!
I have no choice but to slather myself in sunscreen! I have such fair skin and if I do not I will burn like a Lobster! Thank you for sharing this post because honestly, it’s SO Important to protect your skin.
It is amazing to me with all that we know about the dangers of dun, how many people still do not wear protection. This is great, keep spreading the word.
The kids and I are so fair. We must wear a good sunscreen before we go out or we are in pain the next day. My husband on the other hand, never burns. Ugh!
I always have sun screen on hand. My ids and I are pasty!
Oh thank you for reminding me. I have to get a tab of sunscreen lotion when I get to the store. I’ll check if they have Goddess Garden.
I’ve never heard of this brand before. My boys and I are super fair skinned and burn really easily. But I always make sure we have sunblock on.
Protecting the skin is so important! It’s only getting hotter and hotter so this is necessary!
I’ve been much better with making sure the kids wear sunblock everyday. With that said I need to be more aware of the chemicals in said product. I need to get some of these, I like the stick version.
Oh man, sun protection is so important! I love that these are free of those nasty chemicals! Thank you or sharing these!
I have not tried Green Goddess before but I always look for mineral sunscreen!
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I love the kids sport sunscreen stick they make. I carry one in my purse!