What's actually in your sunscreen?

I've been trying a new sunscreen.

After spending years telling you what to avoid, it's rare that I find something I can actually get behind without hesitation.

But before I tell you what's in it, let me tell you what's in the sunscreen most people are using every single day.

Conventional sunscreen. The ingredients they don't highlight:

Most chemical sunscreens use oxybenzone and octinoxate as their active ingredients.

Here's the problem.

Oxybenzone is a known hormone disruptor. It mimics estrogen in the body and has been detected in blood, urine, and breast milk within hours of application.

Octinoxate does the same thing. It's been found to penetrate the skin rapidly and has been linked to thyroid disruption in animal studies.

These aren't obscure concerns. The FDA itself acknowledged that these ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed their safety threshold. And called for more testing.

The FDA required manufacturers to provide that safety data. Years later, it still hasn't been submitted.

So what are we supposed to use instead?

This is what I've been looking for. And I found it with Active Skin Repair.

Here's what's actually inside:

No oxybenzone. No octinoxate. No parabens. No phthalates. No synthetic fragrances.

The active ingredient is non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral that sits on top of the skin and physically blocks UV rays rather than absorbing into your body.

And the formula doesn't stop there. It's packed with ingredients that actually support your skin while it protects it:

Aloe, Jojoba Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide to hydrate and support the skin barrier.

The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is broad-spectrum, non-greasy, and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Good for the whole family, face and body.

It is also reef-safe and HSA/FSA eligible.

I used the sunscreen while traveling recently and the texture is genuinely lightweight. Nothing like the thick, white-cast mineral sunscreens I'd tried before.

Use code FOODBABE to save 20% OFF at checkout.

Shop Active Skin Repair Sunscreen →

Xo, 

Vani

P.S. We spend a lot of effort reading food labels. Sunscreen goes on your skin every time you're outside. It deserves the same scrutiny. Check the label on what you're currently using. If you see oxybenzone or octinoxate, this is a good swap.

P.P.S. At Food Babe, we only promote products we love to use. If you buy a product we link to, we may earn commission.

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