Natural sunscreen

The sun is wonderful and the best source of vitamin D. But we know that exposure to the sun without protection can lead to skin damage and skin cancer. That's why it's important to protect your skin with sunscreen. Traditional sunscreens contain chemical filters such as oxybenzone, avobenzone and octinoxate, which penetrate the skin and can cause side effects. Fortunately, there are natural alternatives to sunscreen that are just as effective and not harmful to your health or the environment.

Ingredients in natural sunscreen

Natural sunscreens contain ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These are mineral filters. Mineral filters remain on the skin and reflect the sun's rays instead of absorbing them. This prevents harmful UV rays from penetrating the skin and protects against sunburn and skin damage.

Other natural ingredients often used in natural sunscreen are beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil. These ingredients help keep the skin hydrated and can help soothe it.

Benefits of natural sunscreen

Using natural sunscreen offers many advantages over traditional sunscreen. First of all, mineral filters are much less irritating to the skin than chemical filters. This makes natural sunscreen suitable for people with sensitive skin. In addition, the protection against UV radiation is at least as good as with a chemical sun filter.

Reef safe

Coral reefs are incredibly important for the health of our oceans and play a crucial role in supporting the marine ecosystem. Unfortunately, studies have shown that some chemical sun filters, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, can cause serious damage to coral reefs. When people swim or snorkel in the ocean, sunscreen can end up in the water. If this sunscreen contains chemical filters, these filters can end up in the water and damage the corals. Research has shown that some chemical sunscreens can bleach coral reefs, weakening them and making them more susceptible to disease and other harmful effects.

It is important to note that it is not just about direct exposure to sunscreen in the water. Because most sunscreens with chemical filters are not biodegradable, chemical filters can end up in the water via sewage, rainwater and other sources. This means that the harmful effects of chemical sunscreen on coral reefs extend far beyond those who swim directly in the sea.

Natural sunscreen is biodegradable and contains no harmful substances, making it safe for you and marine life.

In some parts of the world, certain chemical sun filters have been banned because of their potentially harmful effects on the environment and health. In 2018, for example, the state of Hawaii passed a law banning the use and sale of sunscreens containing the chemical filters oxybenzone and octinoxate. Other popular tourist destinations such as Palau, the US Virgin Islands and Key West, Florida, have passed similar legislation to ban the use of chemical filters.

Amazinc!

Amazinc! sunscreens are reef safe and contain no polluting ingredients such as heavy metal nanoparticles, microplastics and parabens. The products are made from natural ingredients. A lot of attention has also been paid to the packaging, which is made from aluminium and cardboard. Easy to recycle, lightweight and strong (ideal for travelling).

Do you want to protect and care for your skin, body or face, but also be conscious of the environment? Then choose Amazinc products!