This summer I've been much better about using sunscreen. Most evenings I walk for about two hours and I don't even go until after five our six. I still put on my SPF 30, though. (Ironicly, I forgot it last week when we went to Philidelphia and NYC when I was outdoors all day. My SIL had some, but I still didn't think of it.) Anyway, when I went to Florida over spring break the No-Ad SPF 30 Sport Ultra Block was about the cheapest at Wal-Mart with something over 15. I do have some corlor, but not much.

Anyway.... Most of the words in the ingredient list are multisyllable and almost unpronounceable. My guess is that they're chemicals. I'm not too keen on putting chemicals on my skin that's supposed to protect me from something evil, especially when my skin absorbs it and I don't always wash it off when I get home. I'd rather it not be an either/or situation.

I'd also like a lighter formula for my face too. Something that is less greasy. We're going to a Lake Erie, OH town the week of July 4 and I'll definately be outside all day.

Thanks,
Laura

D_T_E: I use Aubrey Organics sunscreen and block of various sorts. Now, somebody can refute this if they like but my understanding is that Aubrey is a very environmentally/vegan friendly chemical-free [or at least -less] line, whose biggest drawback is that it's bloody expensive. That being said, my SPF 12 has lasted for several summers. Check them out!

I would suggest going to your natural health food store, not Wal-Mart & ask, read the labels. They can be very helpful. :sunny:

Natural sunprotection ...... um.......

I'd suggest a long sleeve cotton t-shirt and a sunhat :)

It'll have to have some "multisyllable and almost unpronounceable" words to be a sunscreen. The ingredients that protect you from the sun have names like that.