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    Default do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    Anyone else who's into using natural/organic products...how effective are natural sunscreens? Are there some brands that are better than others?

    I don't like the idea of slathering chemicals on my face and body everyday, but I also REALLY hate getting tan and freckled.

    I know it goes against the stripper creed, but I look exotic and gorgeous with pale skin...and I look like one of those freaky things from Charlie and the Chocolate factory with even a light tan. And let's not even start on how ridiculous I look with dark freckles covering my face. I've bought some kojic acid treatment for the freckles, but it has to be used with sunscreen that works, otherwise it will actually make the freckles worse.

    So...thoughts on natural/organic sunscreen? Does it work? How well does it work compared to the regular chemical sunscreens?

    Anyone have any recommendations? Or...anyone want to warn me if these products just don't work well at all, before I go out with it on and fry?

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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    They definitely work. They are "physical" sunscreens, which mean the lotion sits on the surface on the skin and isn't absorbed, as opposed the the "chemical" ones that are absorbed and work from the inside out. Lots of the natural sunblocks use zinc oxide and other minerals. They are very effective, just make sure you reapply them often and they aren't waterproof either.
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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    why don't you just put that stuff lifeguards put on their nose all over your body?

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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    Great topic. I have been wondering about this too.

    Which brands do you all recommend?
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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    Quote Originally Posted by keira0304 View Post
    why don't you just put that stuff lifeguards put on their nose all over your body?

    lol what? That opaque greenish stuff? I don't think that would be a good look either.

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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    i saw burt's bees has a natural sunscreen in the store the other day, but I haven't tried it.

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    Default Re: do all-natural sunscreens actually work?

    Isn't TJ's sunscreen organic?
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