Natural sunscreen | Imamother

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:42 am

would any of the natural oils like almond oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil be good to apply as sunscreen?

looking to get the benefits of the sun like vit d etc but not the burn, wrinkles etc

if you know anything about these natural oils or others please post

thanks

Batsheva1

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:48 am

As far as I know, those were used as "suntan" lotion back in the day when I was a kid. They are terribly dangerous to use and definitely do not work as "sunscreen." They fry your skin and have been found to cause skin cancer. Don't use it. As for "natural" sunscreen aside from staying out of the sun I personally don't know or have anything to recommend.

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:54 am

I don't understand. so these oils should not be used in the summer?

these oils I have been told are excellent to nourish the skin, keep it healthy,young etc
only when I contact with the sun does it cause damage?

Batsheva1

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:56 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Correct. There is no problem if you use them at night before bed. They're not for the sun.

amother

Violet

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:58 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

They're meant to be used at night to nourish the skin. Wash face and use SPF during the day time.

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:59 am

Batsheva1 wrote:

Correct. There is no problem if you use them at night before bed. They're not for the sun.

oh. cos I use them in the morn as a natural moisturiser/cleanser before putting foundation on?

amother

Red

Sun, May 22 2022, 9:59 am

There is only one way to do it: limit your sun exposure time. How much per day depends on your skin pigmentation type. I'm type 2 and don't sunbathe more than 15 minutes in a day and not every day, either. If you want more vitamin d, either expose bigger areas of skin to the sun during those brief sunbaths, or just take a supplement. And - all, each and any sun exposure ages the skin in addition to tanning. It's a package deal. I don't mind a bit of skin ageing, the trick is not overdoing it.
If I have to be in the sun for long, on family outings, at the beach etc., I use commercial sunscreen with a high protection factor.

amother

Peony

Sun, May 22 2022, 10:02 am

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc.....2M2Y=

This post for info on healthy internal sunscreen via diet

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 10:05 am

amother [ Peony ] wrote:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQREciLmuY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This post for info on healthy internal sunscreen via diet

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nicole81

Sun, May 22 2022, 10:16 am

You need actual sunscreen. If you want a more natural one, go with physical sunscreen, not chemical. The physical ones are made of minerals and provide a barrier as the top layer of your skincare. So yes you could technically use the oils during the day and then apply the sunscreen once they're absorbed. But I wouldn't do that; I'd use a regular moisturizer during the day and face oil for an extra boost at night.

crema

Sun, May 22 2022, 11:07 am

Non nano zinc oxide is a natural UV filter sunscreen. Attitude has natural sunscreens:

Attitude Website for Sunscreens

Iymnok

Sun, May 22 2022, 11:17 am

Full brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Long sleeved shirt
Long pants or skirt with closed shoes

Basically don’t let the sun see your skin.
Using oils is like frying yourself.
Best use sunblock and coverage.

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 11:21 am

crema wrote:

Non nano zinc oxide is a natural UV filter sunscreen. Attitude has natural sunscreens:

Attitude Website for Sunscreens

thanks. but attitude sunscreen doesn't have good reviews.

crema

Sun, May 22 2022, 3:24 pm

Umm, yes it has good reviews
Best for Face 2022...
But, the point of my post was the ingredient, was just referencing a product that uses Non nano zinc oxide. Non nano is considered better for you because they are larger particles, which mean they don't end up in your bloodstream.

amother

Sun, Jul 17 2022, 12:09 pm

crema wrote:

Non nano zinc oxide is a natural UV filter sunscreen. Attitude has natural sunscreens:

Attitude Website for Sunscreens

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-h.....reens

I heard this from someone and I researched it.

I am now looking for natural zinc free sunscreen but it looks like its impossible to find...

amother

Cantaloupe

Sun, Jul 17 2022, 12:46 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/news/article/4937/reduced-protection-of-some-sunscreens

I heard this from someone and I researched it.

I am now looking for natural zinc free sunscreen but it looks like its impossible to find...

Carrot seed oil is specifically supposed to have a decent SPF factor.

amother

Gladiolus

Sun, Jul 17 2022, 1:35 pm

There are a number of clean mineral sunscreens. Wellness mama has a good list with reviews. But honestly the best sunscreens are the ones you eat to protect your cells from free radical damage, because the sun is so important and it’s a shame to block it all out.

miami85

Sun, Jul 17 2022, 1:41 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

oh. cos I use them in the morn as a natural moisturiser/cleanser before putting foundation on?

I believe you are confusing them as "tanning/nourishing" vs "blocking"

oils are good for your skin, but they don't block the uva/uvb rays that are damaging to the skin.

According to this, sunscreen doesn't block vitamin D absorbtion

https://www.colorescience.com/.....n-d#1