Needs improvements in all areas.Ĭrown Laboratories, Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen’s parent company, makes claims regarding environmental, social, and governance sustainability. Poor: Less sustainable than several other brands. In short, when looking for sustainable sunscreen choose a non-nano mineral one. To avoid harming marine life, mineral sunscreen cannot contain nanoparticles, particles less than 100 nanometers in size, either. Some popular vacation spots, including the state of Hawaii, have banned chemical sunscreens. Several studies have shown that chemical sunscreen is harmful to marine life, especially coral reefs. The difference between chemical and physical sunscreen is important for sustainability. Mineral sunscreen is gentler on the skin, making it the choice for those with sensitive skin. Active ingredients are zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide.
BLUE LIZARD SUNSCREEN SKIN
Physical, or mineral, sunscreen sits on top of the skin and reflects the sun’s rays away from the skin. Oxybenzone and avobenzone are 2 common active ingredients of chemical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreen soaks into the skin where it absorbs UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen comes in 2 flavors: chemical and physical.
I had gone into the store to pick up a different mineral face sunscreen when I noticed this one on sale. It features a cap that changes from white to blue when exposed to UV rays. Looking for a good face mineral sunscreen? Check out Mineral Sunscreens for the Face Rated: 6 Reef-Safe Sunscreens!īlue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen ($17.99) is Blue Lizard’s mineral face sunscreen.
A Review of Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen, Including a Discussion on Sustainability
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