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Face cream SPF50 without the yucky chemicals.

  • 16-06-2019 2:32pm
    #1
    A Summer In Provence
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    I’ve been using Boots Soltan face cream SPF 50 daily for years but I’d love to find a product that’s made from natural ingredients and has fewer chemicals. T.I.A :)


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  • #2
    emilymemily
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭emilymemily


    Have you tried image skincare? They do an spf 50, its pricey but non greasy, no white cast and doesn't clog pores.


  • #3
    angeldaisy
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,283 Mod ✭✭✭✭angeldaisy


    Moo Goo do natural sunscreens, I think Lavera have a natural one as well.


  • #4
    molly09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭molly09


    emilymemily wrote: »
    Have you tried image skincare? They do an spf 50, its pricey but non greasy, no white cast and doesn't clog pores.

    Does this have spf a protection also?


  • #5
    emilymemily
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭emilymemily


    molly09 wrote: »
    Does this have spf a protection also?

    Yes its full broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.


  • #6
    SozBbz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭SozBbz


    emilymemily wrote: »
    Have you tried image skincare? They do an spf 50, its pricey but non greasy, no white cast and doesn't clog pores.

    I love Image, but the OP asked for a SPF without chemicals. They're not marketed as a natural brand so assuming they're not what the OP wants.


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  • #7
    emilymemily
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭emilymemily


    SozBbz wrote: »
    I love Image, but the OP asked for a SPF without chemicals. They're not marketed as a natural brand so assuming they're not what the OP wants.

    I didnt say it was natural but its an spf 50 and a decent cream compared to others ive tried in my experience.
    Moo goo only go up to spf 30 afaik


  • #8
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    I'm completely ignorant when it comes to how SPF is made or works, but if you want broad spectrum protection and a high factor, do you not have to accept the "chemicals"? I dislike that word... Everything is made from chemicals!


  • #9
    NicsM
    Subscribers Posts: 342 ✭✭NicsM


    Twee. wrote: »
    I'm completely ignorant when it comes to how SPF is made or works, but if you want broad spectrum protection and a high factor, do you not have to accept the "chemicals"? I dislike that word... Everything is made from chemicals!

    This. Even "natural" products are made with chemical components of the natural ingredients for safety and stability. I keep seeing all these posts about skin care being absorbed into your bloodstream after like 30 seconds :confused: Total scaremonger marketing!

    OP, I believe the new REN sunscreen is reef friendly and vegan, it's meant to be very good so could be worth trying. It's pricier than Soltan but they're a solid brand. https://www.renskincare.com/products/clean-screen-mineral-spf-30-mattifying-face-sunscreen


  • #10
    SozBbz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭SozBbz


    Twee. wrote: »
    I'm completely ignorant when it comes to how SPF is made or works, but if you want broad spectrum protection and a high factor, do you not have to accept the "chemicals"? I dislike that word... Everything is made from chemicals!

    Yeah I agree, I think you might be looking for a unicorn OP.

    The Image range of SPFs are the best on the market IMO. Kiehls is also good, but would prefer Image. Both are a step up pricewise from any Boots own brand.

    You'd be asking a lot of a product to be totally natural, spf 50 and go on like a moisturiser.


  • #11
    meeeeh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    I don't know what yucky chemicals you are trying to avoid but if you are looking for sun cream that doesn't harm corals then some are listed in this article. I can't guarantee the accuracy of the list.

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjHhs2a36LjAhVeTRUIHdvgDxkQzPwBegQIARAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com%2Fuk%2Fbeauty%2Fbody-and-physical-health%2Fa27402217%2Fmarine-friendly-spf-sun-cream%2F&psig=AOvVaw12b4acXfDpVAiYbj_wBZi_&ust=1562586699712853


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  • #12
    Airyfairy12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Airyfairy12


    Sorry to bump an old thread but I remembered following this when it was posted as I was looking for a strong organic sunscreen. Incase anyones interested I recently bought an organic SPF 30 from an Irish company called Finca Skin organics. Its natural ingredients and doesnt look shiny or greasy on the skin, its got a light tint in it too and I find its a really good makeup base but can be worn in its own.

    Heres the ingredients, I copied & pasted from the website..

    25% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
    Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Certified Organic Jojoba Oil
    Vegetable Glycerine
    Organic Shea Butter
    Eldorado Springs Artisan Water
    Vegetable Emulsifying Wax (cetearyl alcohol & polysorbate 60 coconut extracts)


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