Let’s face it. We know sunscreen is good for us. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. We intend to wear it. But then we tell ourselves we’ll do it tomorrow. And then the next day. And before you know it, it’s August, and the sunscreen you bought for your Memorial Day beach trip is still sitting unopened in your bathroom cabinet. Sunscreen usually feels greasy. Or, you’ve seen the news about sunscreen killing coral reefs. Finally, there’s a sunscreen that won’t sit on your bathroom counter, is easy to reapply, and doesn’t hurt our planet. Here’s everything we love about Sun Bum.
Easy to Put On And Reapply
So say you do put on sunscreen? Okay, but let me ask you this: how often do you reapply?
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You put on sunscreen before you head out. But then hours go past. You have lunch or a cocktail at the bar. On a deck with an ocean view. And you don’t touch the sunscreen for the rest of the day. Oops.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should reapply sunscreen every two hours. And this is especially important when the sun’s rays are the strongest, in the middle of the day.
Sun Bum has various choices: sprays, lotions, and even travel sticks (perfect for taking in purses or pockets!), which makes it easy to reapply when you’re on the go. Just roll it on or rub it in. Or spray your wild child as they run away.
It’s Allowed in Hawaii
A year after sheltering in place, who doesn’t want to jump on a plane to the Aloha state? But before you go, you need to make sure your sunscreen complies with state regulations.
Earlier this year, Hawaii banned sunscreens containing avobenzone and octocrylene. In a nutshell: two terrible chemicals that wreak havoc on coral reefs, marine life (all those creatures in the beloved Finding Nemo), and our health.
Think about it. If a sunscreen brand is killing coral reefs, is that something you want to put on your skin? Sun Bum’s website reports some of its products comply with Hawaii law. This also means that if you forget to pack it, you’ll be able to buy it on your trip.
Vegan and Cruelty-Free
You shouldn’t have to compromise your values when it comes to your skincare routine. If the thought of animals confined to cages in a lab makes you nauseous, have no fear. Sun Bum is certified cruelty-free AND vegan.
This also means there are now zero excuses for you not to put some on before hitting the beach.
The Verdict
Overall, we can’t get enough of Sun Bum. The variety of choices and cruelty-free options make it one of our favorites. But as their company website says, even if you don’t choose them, wear sunscreen. And seriously, do it. Protect yourself from the sun. Because you’re worth it.
