Organic sunscreen - Why choose a natural sunscreen?

That's it, it's spring 🌸! Long live the beautiful days and the return of the sun ☀️. We know that many of you will rush to the terraces and parks to display a fresh complexion and tan. But beware, with the first rays of sun also appear the first burns and it's not pretty to see. To avoid drama, you have to protect your skin and opt for good sun protection. Which sunscreen to choose? Organic or conventional sunscreen? We help you sort it out and make the best choices for you, but also for the environment 🍃.

Why should you protect your skin from the sun's rays?

We can never say it enough, the sun's rays (UVA and UVB) are harmful to the skin. Here is a small list of their side effects:

1/ Sunburn and skin cancer

Sunburns are not harmless. Red skin, blisters, desquamation or discomfort, these 1st to 4th degree burns, in addition to not being aesthetic, are sometimes extremely painful.

You should know that each sunburn increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Indeed, prolonged exposure to UVA damages the elastin and collagen fibers of the skin and causes the activation of free radicals in the deep layers of the epidermis. These radicals are toxic and promote the appearance of skin cancer (they can also cause eye damage such as cataracts or damage to the retina). We invite you to read the article by Why Doctor to find out more about the link between sunburn and cancer.

2/ Sun and skin aging

As good for morale as it is, the sun is unfortunately the sworn enemy of young and radiant complexions. The rays, by penetrating the dermis, damage the cellular DNA and cause the alteration of the elastic proteins which support the epidermis: elastin and collagen. Results ? The skin slackens, is increasingly dry and wrinkles and fine lines appear.

3/ Pigment spots

After a long period of exposure to the sun, small brown spots appear on the body, back, hands or even on the face. These small spots are called “Solar Lentigo” or age spots, regardless of the age at which they arrive. Often benign, they nevertheless become the pet peeve of some because they are considered unsightly. Women are more prone to this hyper-pigmentation than men. So no secret, to avoid having to treat your spots all year round, remember to protect your skin in summer ☀️.

Why choose an organic sunscreen?

Now that you are convinced that you have to protect your skin, a question arises: Which sunscreen to choose? Why choose an organic sunscreen rather than a conventional sunscreen? Is organic sunscreen as effective? Don't panic, we'll help you see things more clearly.

1/ Conventional sunscreen: impact on health and the environment

Conventional sunscreens are prized for their ultra-penetrating texture and intoxicating monoi and vanilla scent reminiscent of the holidays 🏝. Loved for their ease of application and practical to find in stores, they are nevertheless composed of more than questionable ingredients that harm our body.

Sunscreen is made up of sun filters, it is they that protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. In standard sunscreens, they are of chemical origin. They are made up of organic molecules that react with UV and absorb radiation instead of the skin. These filters penetrate the epidermis and are only effective after 30 minutes of application.

Some synthetic filters are suspected of being endocrine disruptors.

Obviously, we also find in conventional sunscreens harmful and not recommended ingredients such as silicones, parabens, benzophenones….

Conventional sunscreens should therefore be avoided because of their endocrine disrupting and carcinogenic ingredients ❌.

In addition to being bad for your health, they are extremely harmful to the environment. Each year, around 25,000 tonnes of anti-UV products end up in the oceans. These products are horribly toxic to coral reefs and all species present in the ocean. The best is therefore to opt for a cream that respects your body and saves all the Willys of the Ocean 🐳.

2/ Organic sunscreen – How it works and received ideas

So ok, conventional sunscreens are to be avoided from our beach bag, but what are organic sunscreens worth? Are they as effective as conventional creams? Do they leave huge white marks on the body that don't fade? Between myth and reality, we sort it out 🙂

Organic sunscreen – impact on health and the environment

Organic sunscreen is made up of mineral filters. It is an assembly of microparticles of minerals such as zinc or titanium oxides.

Unlike chemical filters, they do not penetrate the epidermis and remain on the surface of the skin. They act as a shield by reflecting UV rays.

In organic sunscreens, all ingredients suspected of being endocrine disruptors or carcinogens are banned 🙅🏼‍♀️.

Within the composition there are vegetable oils that will pamper the skin, moisturize and nourish it, such as jojoba and coconut oils, etc.

Unlike ordinary sunscreen, organic sunscreen is biodegradable. It is therefore better for our health but also for the ecosystem 🐙.

Organic sunscreen and received ideas

Are you tempted by organic sunscreen but you're afraid that it won't be effective? No problem ! Natural sunscreen is as effective as conventional. Unlike basic sunscreen, it protects the epidermis upon application. No need to wait 30 minutes before going to bask in the sun 🦎. You will then have to renew the application every 2 hours or after each swim 🏊🏼‍♂️.

In terms of pleasure for the senses, who said you couldn't combine pleasure and organic food? Organic sunscreens can also make you travel. Monoi and coconut oils delicately perfume the creams and allow you to smell good even on the beach 🥰.

And the white marks? When organic sunscreens appeared, white marks were enemy number 1. Rest assured, things have changed. Just like traditional creams you can find light textures that quickly penetrate the skin. There are also organic sun oils or gel textures that guarantee an anti-white trace effect 😉.

In conclusion, to get a nice tan this summer, you must protect your skin.The best is to opt for a vegan and organic sunscreen

It will not only protect your skin from harmful and carcinogenic substances, but also protect our magnificent seascapes 🌊.

For small exhibitions on the terrace, during walks or for everyday use, you can opt for moisturizing creams with SPF such as Eco cosmetics or for amineral foundation with UV protection like the Lily Lolo.

On the beach, it's no secret that you should opt for sunscreen for your body and face ⛱. Discover our entire selection of organic sunscreen here.

You are now ready to go bask in the sun ☀️!