I would highly recommend you do not use any of Alba's sunscreen products.They contain two chemicals that they use that are not good for the body.The two chemicals I am talking about are Octocrylene Produces oxygen radicals when exposed to UV light and Homosalate Research indicates it is a weak hormone disruptor, forms toxic metabolites, and can enhance the penetration of a toxic herbicide.You think you can trust the name "Alba", but the truth of the matter is you can't.The two sunscreens I would recommend is Badger or Goddess Garden.It frustrates me that you have these companies out there saying that they are all natural but really aren't.
I bought this to replace the Lavender SPF 30 they used to make, which was their flagship product before the company was sold to Hain. This is a far less superior product. It is greasy and the oil separates from the cream daily. That never used to happen so it is messy as a result. They also charge $2 more for the "new improved product". SPF 30 is all you really need anyway so this is not an improvement when you add the greasy feel, the $2 increase, and the overkill on SPF. Bottom line: I am looking for a new favorite sun product.
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My family and I recently used this sunscreen during 10 days in Hawaii and it worked well. It protects even when you swim, though I do recommend reapplying after prolonged swimming just to be on the safe side. It has a mild, pleasant scent and is not greasy. This is a good daily sunscreen.All the natural sunscreens leave a bit of white residue here and there at times, this one no exception---it must be the zinc.But this one is better than all the others I have tried, and the white doesn't usually show or leave any little clumps until a hard sweaty workout in the sun (and then it's time to take a shower anyway). I love how moisturizing itis on my dry ol' leathery skin, and the nice lavender scent.It is definitely not a sun blocker, I doubt the 45 rating,
but will protect at least for an hour before re-application necessary.Also be aware that if you don't pull your bangs
and hair back, it can leave your hair a little oily.Like many other people, I have read the EWG list of sunscreens and am attempting to find a 'healthier' sunblock. Most of the top rated brands are expensive, so this semed like a good alternative. I have fair skin and burn easily, so sunscreen is an absolute must for me. This product smells nice and works effectively, but it is insanely thick and greasy on the skin. Whenever I wear it, I find myself unconsciously rubbing my skin in an attempt to get it to absorb more. I literally feel wet as in, just got out of the water after application. I used up this bottle, but my search continues.
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