Hey, friends! Today I’m talking about Skin Cancer Awareness month, sharing the difference between chemical vs mineral sunscreens, and sharing some of my favorite moisturizers with SPF. Watch below and don’t forget to scroll all the way to the bottom for the giveaway!
Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen +Giveaway
What’s Covered in the Video?
- Clean sunscreens
- Chemical vs mineral sunscreens
- what does reef safe mean?
- When to apply sunscreen
- How often to reapply
- Babies and kids
- more tips
Giveaway
One lucky winner will win their choice of the Hyaluronic Facial Solar Protector or the Essential Solar Protector, enter below.
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Thanks so much!
x, T
I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my nose 2 years ago. Sunscreen is extremely important. Thanks for this post.
My mom had some removed a few years ago. Scary stuff
This is such an informative and important video! Thanks for sharing.
The video was so helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Corinth!
Good sunscreens are so important. I know I’m pretty lax lately about using enough on my skin. Mostly it’s because I don’t like the smell of most sunscreens. I’m still looking for one that’s lightweight, non greasy, and non stinky lol
I have worked in a Cancer Center for 25 years, you don’t want to be a patient, use sunscreen every day!
Very interesting information about sunscreen.
It amazes me that people still sit outside in the sun at lunch for an hour with no sunscreen because they “need vitamin D; it’s good for you!” Meanwhile, they’re all getting dark but have more wrinkles than I do and I’m 20 years older than some of them. A lot of people don’t want to hear about skin cancer (good ol’ “it can’t happen to me” mentality) but sometimes you can appeal to their vanity! Anyway, I’m with you: sunscreen every day (even if you’re inside) on any exposed skin. Not negotiable. Sure, I forget every once in a while, especially if I’m inside all day, but never with my face/neck and hands!
I have many family members and friends who have or have had skin cancer. It is important for me to be as safe as possible by using sunscreen daily.
Same here. It’s definitely more common than it used to be!
As a pharmacist, I try to encourage many of my patients about the serious dangers of skin cancer. I love that you distinguish mineral vs chemical sunscreens and that you do so directly, clearly and simplistically for anyone to understand! A quick tip (if you’re interested) that i’ve learned from school called the SPF equation. Multiply the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) x the # of minutes under the sun = this will equal the amount of time (in minutes) your sunscreen will protect you from getting a sunburn! That way, you know when and how often you need to reapply!
This is so good! I think I’ll add that to the post, super helpful
For some reason I haven’t been able to see your Instagram page for a few weeks. Is anyone else having this problem? Could be the problem is on my end.
Hmm I haven’t heard anyone else have that issue. I would try clearing your cookies and try again
I am big on sunscreen. I wear it on my face/neck under my makeup & on my hands year round whether it’s cold or hot, rainy or sunny.. I don’t care.
It’s so important!
I have Lupus and the ? is my enemy! Even on cloudy days I must wear sunscreen! It’s a daily ritual and habit I have to follow.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing! Thanks for the comment
I had a skin cancer on my nose removed a year ago. The surgery was bad and the scar is very visible. Wish I would have realized the importance of sunscreen when I was young. Your video had a lot of valuable information and tips. Thanks for spreading the word about the importance of a quality sunscreen.
Thanks for sharing! My mom had the same a few years ago
I have switched to clean beauty products. I don’t have a sunscreen yet so this was a very timely and informative video!
Awesome! Yes to clean beauty! Congrats
I mostly wear mineral sunscreens. I like them better in general than chemical ones.
Mineral all the way!
I’m currently nursing a nasty sunburn. I’ve GOT to get better at putting on sunscreen!
It’s so important!
I work outside a lot in the summer so I need to use a good sunscreen
Thanks for the info!
I wear sunscreen year round
That’s amazing! Good for you girl
I’m a fair skinned lady, so I spend my summers slathered in sunscreen. I’ve always wondered if the ingredients are ok for me. You absolutely have me convinced to give mineral sunscreen a try!
Awesome! I’m glad!
My grandmother had skin cancer on her arm. We live in the Southwest and it’s always sunny. One issue I wish you touched upon is all races and ethnicities can be subject to skin cancer and no matter your pigmentation people need to utilize sunscreen. I have so many friends who think people of color cannot get skin cancer and laugh when I offer them sunblock.
Oh, thank you! That’s such a great point! I will add that to the post, thanks for sharing
I’m very fair skinned and light sensitive so I just burn! Sunscreen is so important so me, but I’m always looking for ones that won’t irritate my sensitive skin or break out my face. So many have lavender in them too which I’m very allergic to! It’s definitely a journey to find “the one” ?
Oh no! I’d be devastated to be allergic to lavender it’s my jam!
I’m on a mission to clean out my cabinets and start using more natural products. This sounds like a great product.
Yes it’s a great addition to a clean beauty collection!
I’m still on a journey to find a facial sunscreen that doesn’t break me out.
Have you tried the mineral ones? These are also for all skin types and don’t clog pores! ??