Who would think that sunscreen could be packed full of animal products? But, much of it is (not to mention those nasty chemicals). So, since it's getting bright and hot out here in the desert, I've been looking for a vegan sunscreen.
Today, I tried Burt's Bee's Chemical-Free Sunscreen with hemp seed oil. This particular product has no animal products , no animal testing, no sulfates, parabens, pthalates, or petrochemicals. I realize that many vegans do not use Burt's Bees products because of the honey and beeswax sometimes used. This sunscreen has neither. It has a really good feel, but I still got sunburned. My skin is very sensitive, and the desert sun is intense, so I'll try it once more before I determine how well it protects.
I've read some great reviews about Kiss My Face sun screen with oat protein complex. I plan on trying it out this week. You can order it directly from Kiss My Face or check the site to find stores near you that sell their products.
For other sun screens, sunless tanners, and sun blocks, check out PETA's amazing list of vegan sun care products!!!
Remember, we need the vitamin D the sun gives us, so don't be afraid to enjoy the sunshine... just use a little common sense.
Now, go outside.
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one girl's quest to follow her heart... into her food
You can call me vegan, but definitions can get messy. I haven't eaten animal products in a year and a half, but I didn't throw away all my leather shoes when I turned vegan, because I also believe in no waste. I don't eat animal foods for ethical reasons, and I eat plant foods for health reasons. I don't believe that an animal-free diet is right for everyone, but I do believe that a conscious connection to our food is vital. I am a nutritional consultant, and I am in school to further my knowledge of holistic health. I love life and health and think the two are inseparable. This blog ponders what we put into and onto our bodies. We really are what we eat, and because the skin is so great at absorption, we are what we wear, too. Through this blog, I will explore cruelty-free, toxin-free, chemical-free, GMO-free, and big corporation-free methods of eating and caring for our bodies. Hippocrates had it right when he said, "Let thy food be thy medicine."
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