A New, Clean Sun Care Brand That's Non-Toxic And Safe For Everday Use
- Lauren
- Jul 29, 2019
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 26, 2022
Who needs to wear sunscreen? EVERYONE. Regardless of age, race, or gender... Don't skip your SPF! Using sunscreen daily prevents the chance of skin cancer by protecting you from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. But choosing a sunscreen that is safe enough for everyday wear can be tough, especially when you only use natural and clean products.
There are so many chemical sunscreens on the market to choose from which makes it so easy to just go to the store and pick some up for the weekend... but is it non-toxic and safe to use? Good for your health? Safe for your kids? Unfortunately, probably not.
I do my best to avoid the following endocrine disrupting ingredients that are commonly found in most traditional sunscreens: parabens, synthethic fragrances, oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octocrylene octisalate, and/or avobenzone. This makes shopping for a good, clean sunscreen a bit more of daunting experience, especially when some brands claim their clean but still use dirty ingredients.
Finally, I discovered a brand with proprietary formulas that break suncare boundaries, blends mineral sun protection with high-performing skincare science, and leaves out over 1,500 questionable ingredients… all with 100% transparency on their labels (and your skin!)
Meet Solara Suncare
This suncare brand is clean, safe, chemical-free, cruelty-free, vegan, reef-friendly, and made in the USA! They removed the most disruptive and questionable ingredients and added even more of the good ones at meaningful levels. Their suncreens are non-nano, non-coated zinc oxide based and Ecocert and COSMOS certified.
Instead of a long list of never-ingredients you can't understand, they instead choose full disclosure on everything they DO use in their products... and they follow EU transparent labeling guidelines so there is no guesswork, decoding, “trade secrets” or hidden byproducts.
They use efficacious levels of bioavailable and protective actives created specifically for two things: to help shield your skin from harmful sun rays, digital and environmental pollution, and to help skin stay healthy and rejuvenate in the important hours after exposure. Their sunscreens are dermatologically tested and approved.
About Solara Suncare
Solara Suncare was founded by a mom on a mission to find non-toxic, non-irritating suncare products for her children, who have sensitivities to chemical sunscreens. When she learned the reaction was due to chemical build-up in their bodies from sunscreen, it freaked her out and she began dissecting labels. As she searched for safer options, she found a big, disappointing (and confusing) hole in the suncare space. There weren’t any that checked ALL of her boxes: non-toxic, non-whitening/sticky and actually benefited the skin. Even the ‘organic’ SPFs had funky, irritating stuff inside, which confused her.
Stephanie sounds a lot like me, which is why I was so excited to discover this brand through Palm and get this SAFE sunscreen on my skin! I tried GlowGetter, JuiceBoost, and Time Traveler and coincidentally this is Stephanie's favorite combo!
Solara Suncare goes by the American Academy of Dermatology and Skin Cancer Foundation recommendations for applying sunscreen. They indicate about an ounce for the full face or body of an adult (which is a shot glass full) and a lima bean sized amount for face or nickel size for the face AND the neck/decollate. I encourage you to ask your doctor/dermatologist if you are unsure of how much to wear.
JuiceBoost Defense Boosting Serum
This non-SPF defense boosting serum comes in a 1 fl oz container for $42 and works to instantly hydrate and reinvigorate thirsty skin. It contains two stable forms of Vitamin C, Peptides, Swiss Apple Stem Cells, Sunflower and encapsulated CoQ10, watermelon, prickly pear, and aloe to quench and nourish your skin.
Review - This serum feels really nice when applied. It hydrates and absorbs quickly so you can apply your sunscreen directly after. It has a very light scent that you can barely smell. I love that you can wear this alone, under SPF, and under makeup! This particular product was designed more like a skin-softening primer so it doesn't 'pill' under face makeup. You can also use this as post suncare treatment and wear it under a night cream!
Buy It! JuiceBoost Defense Boosting Serum, $42 SOLARASUNCARE.com
Glow Getter Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen (Naturally Scented)
This naturally scented lightweight mineral moisturizing 30 SPF sunscreen comes in a 3 fl oz for $32 and is good for all over your body and/or your face. The ingredients are 99.99% from plant origin: it contains a potent mix of sacred lotus, green coffee and 10-active PlantDFNS™ tones. This sunscreen illuminates and hydrates and leaves your skin glowing.
Review - This sunscreen applies white because it is a mineral based zinc sunscreen so it takes a minute to run in and a minute to absorb for a transparent, smooth look and feel. It dries down with no sticky residue and leaves your skin glowing and sparkly. This product is naturally scented but the scent is not overwhelming. It does not smell like a traditional chemical sunscreen and may take some time to get use to. I tried this all over my body and tried the unscented time traveler sunscreen on my face. If you prefer non-scented, I recommend trying their Clean Freak sunscreen which is non-scented.
Application - This sunscreen should be liberally applied 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every two hours. It is important to reapply because mineral sunscreen does not absorb into your skin/blood (a good thing!)
Buy It! Glow Getter Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen, $32 SOLARASUNCARE.com
Time Traveler Ageless Daily Face Sunscreen (Unscented)
This ultra-light 30 SPF face sunscreen comes in a 1.7 fl oz for $42. It contains peptides and ceramides that address past photo damage and help to prevent future damage from the sun and environmental and digital aggressors.
Review - This face sunscreen took a bit longer to sink into the skin then the glow getter sunscreen. My face was really white for a couple of minutes but it does dry down translucent and does not feel sticky or greasy which is a huge plus! This is not sparkly like the glow getter sunscreen. It can be wore alone or under makeup or over JuiceBoost Defense Boosting Serum.
Application - This sunscreen should be liberally applied 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every two hours. It is important to reapply because mineral sunscreen does not absorb into your skin/blood (a good thing!)
Buy It! Time Traveler Ageless Daily Face Sunscreen, $42 SOLARASUNCARE.com
I really fell in love with this brand and can't wait to try more of their products, like their pout protector and clean freak unscented body sunscreen! While the price tag is a bit on the higher side for the size and amount of product, you can truly feel good knowing you're using clean, safe products.
You can visit their website to browse their selection of sunscreens and shop suncare kits.
Thank you for reading!
Disclaimer: This post does not contain affiliate links. I received these products as part of a collaboration with #SolaraSuncare and #joinpalm. I write all of my own posts which contain my own personal thoughts and opinions. I only recommend products that I have personally used. The information within my posts was obtained through research I’ve done. I always encourage everyone to research these topics I talk about to discover your own thoughts and opinions on it. I am not a doctor and I do advise you to use your discretion before trying anything at home. I also encourage you to talk to your doctor about any serious health questions. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
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