We all know we should be wearing sunscreen to prevent sunburn and skin cancer. But, did you know that most sunscreens that are sold in stores actually contain carcinogenic (cancer-causing) ingredients?

So, I’m opting in for some non-toxic and effective choices.

To be honest, I hate wearing sunscreen. I’m super particular about what goes on my skin because I can’t stand the feeling of most things, especially sunscreen. _{(I actually rarely use any lip products or even paint my fingernails because I can’t stand the feeling.)}

So, If I am going to wear it like I should, I need it to rub in completely, not feel greasy or sticky, and not leave me looking like a shiny grease pit. ..You know that beach-ready look…

I actually found some non-toxic sunscreen options that I don’t mind wearing.

Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

If you’ve ever tried more natural or clean sunscreens, you know that rubbing in that thick paste can take three times longer to rub in than conventional sunscreen and it’s almost inevitable that you’ll end up with a white patch somewhere on your body that wasn’t fully rubbed in.

Even popular sunscreens that are easy to rub in leave you feeling greasy, gross, and looking extra shiny.

Well, I finally found a non-toxic full-body sunscreen that’s easy to apply, rubs in quickly, doesn’t leave huge white patches, and doesn’t leave you feeling gross.

Enter Beautycounter’s Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion.

Here are some highlights:

– SPF 30
– Water-resistant
– Protects against UVA and UVB rays
– Reef-friendly
– 19% Non-nano Zinc Oxide
– Non-toxic

Things I love about it:

– Easy to apply and glides on smooth
– Leaves your skin feeling soft, not sticky
– Gives your skin a healthy looking, natural glow
– Doesn’t make your hair stick to your skin
– Doesn’t leave you feeling gross or greasy
– Very lightweight, but effective
– Comes in a tavel size too

I really am serious about this not even really feeling like sunscreen.

Would I choose this as my go-to lotion because of how it feels? Probably not. But, for sunscreen it’s the best I’ve found!

Also, it doesn’t stink. Beautycounter uses oils to make their products smell nice, rather than using harmful artificial fragrances.

And the best part… For the month of April, new customers receive 30% OFF their first purchase of Beautycounter!

If you’re more of a mist or spray sunscreen fan, there’s still a non-toxic option for you. Beautycounter offers several different sunscreen products:
– Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 (Travel Size)
– Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
– Countersun Daily Sheer Defense For Face SPF 25
– Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer (For Face) SPF 20
– Countersun Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 _{(helps camouflage imperfections and even out skin tone)}
– Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Travel Size – SPF 30

Wonderscreen SPF 30

If you’re looking for a sunscreen specifically for your face, my favorite is DIME Beauty’s Wonderscreen.

Again, we’re talking non-toxic, easy to apply, and doesn’t feel gross.

Important Hihghlights:

– SPF 30
– Protects against UVA and UVB rays
– Reef-safe
– 19% Zinc Oxide
– Non-toxic

Things I love about it:

– Lives up to it’s claim to fame of drying clear instead of white
– Gives your face a glow without being too shiny
– Doesn’t feel greasy or gross
– Can be used under makeup
– Lightweight
– Doesn’t dry out your skin
– Goes on smooth like lotion
– Doesn’t stink or smell strong

As mentioned above, Beautycounter also offers sunscreen specifically designed for your face that you can try. _{(and I love all things Beautycounter)} But, I’m also loving the Wonderscreen by DIME.

It feels lightweight and not overly greasy like most sunscreens. It also doesn’t feel like it’s clogging my poors, and I’m immediately going to break out if I sweat any. I’m telling you.. I really hate the feeling of traditional sunscreen.

Use the link below to receive $15 off your first purchase of $50 or more with DIME. <-
_{My other favorites from DIME are their lash serum (yes, it really makes you lashes grow) and their mascara.}

Conclusion

When is comes to using non-toxic products, sometimes you’re sacrificing performance for clean. But, not with these two non-toxic sunscreens.

You’re getting both effective and safe products to use while making memories in the sun with your family and friends.

To be honest, even if you didn’t care about using non-toxic sunscreen, I would still recommend these two just on their performace over other brands.

Side note: you can use the Beautycounter sunscreen I mentioned first on your face as well. But, I do like the Wonderscreen better for my face because it’s a little less glowy. For some reason, the Beautycounter has more glow on my face than it does on the rest of my body.

For more information on why choosing a safe and non-toxic suncreen is important, check out this article from 2021 on Dr. Josh Axe’s website.

Want to know why I choose Beautycounter for most of my skin care? Read my previous blog post.

I’m all about using non-toxic skincare and personal products! Unfortunately, sometimes prioritizing clean means sacrificing performance.

But not with Beautycounter!

I was already using makeup and skincare with a clean ingredient list that I was pretty happy with. But, I’m a product junkie and always like trying new products!

Knowing that I would eventually be a mom and want to stay home with my kids, I had been praying and dreaming for a couple years about doing something online where I could still bring in some side income.

A friend messaged me one day while I was already talking with my sister and God about these online ideas, and said she wanted to talk with me about the business side of Beautycounter.

So, we met for coffee.

I liked what the company stands for – advocating, educating, and sharing clean products with everyone.

The compensation plan seemed good.

My mind was already leaning towards monetizing Instagram, and sharing about Beautycounter on social media and bringing in a few bucks seemed doable.

So, I talked with my husband and prayed about it more. About two or three weeks later, God spoke to me and gave me the go-ahead.

In the meantime, I did my own research to make sure this company was actually legit. There are plenty of companies and products that claim to be “clean” or “natural”, but when you actually look into it, you see that they may have added one or two ingredients to market to people looking for a more natural option while the product still contains plenty of junk that I personally wouldn’t want to go near.

One of the main resources I use to find out how toxic or safe a personal care product is, is http://www.EWG.com. They also have an app that makes looking up products super convenient.

Beautycounter passed the test! The ingredients and even the packaging are safe!

Since I had never tried any Beautycounter products before becoming a consultant, I ordered a large welcome pack so I could try as much as possible at the cheapest price and get a full experience of their products.

What I chose included makeup and several collections of skincare for different skin types. (They also have tons of other products including body care, men’s skincare, and personal care products like deodorant, sunscreen, and charcoal masks.)

I expected to like the products and also expected to still mix in other brands. But, I didn’t expect to LOVE the products as much as I do!

I’m hooked.

You don’t sacrifice performance at all for the sake of clean here!

In order to get a true feel for how my skin would do with this new non-toxic skincare, I decided to spend at least the first month using only Beautycounter. During that time, I honestly didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything. I actually haven’t really gone back to using much of anything else besides a skin probiotic spray by MaryRuth Organics and some essential oils occasionally. _{(use code SARALYNNBRYAN10 for 10% off entire site)}

My skin improved so much that I became confident going out in public and getting on social media with little or even no makeup.

Overall, my skin is brighter, my tone is more even, and it just looks more alive and glowy. My skin also feels so smooth now and never gets dry.

It takes such a little amount of each product that the bottles last forever. I remember buying skincare kits in the past, and paying a pretty penny for a 30 day supply.

Beautycounter products last me much longer than 30 days. I can go several months before needing more.

Also, the packaging is beautiful and looks so nice on my counter. 🙂

As a consultant, I’ve spent time learning about the different products, and I love talking with people to help you pick out the best products for your skin type and lifestyle. (I actually really enjoy this part of the “job”)

It works as a side income for me because when you purchase through my link or chose me as your consultant during check out, I earn a percentage of that sale.

Feel free to email me or message me on Instagram so we can talk about what might be the best for you!

P.S. If there is something I think you’ll like that’s not Beautycounter, I’ll share that with you! While I am a consultant, I don’t exclusively recommend Beautycounter.

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http://www.Beautycounter.com/saralynnbryan