Why is this important?
Concerns have been raised about generic sunscreens due to:
- Pollution of the environment, primarily from the colouring and fragrance compounds
- Some sunscreens block UVB (causes burning) whilst not blocking UVA (causes mellanoma) hence increasing the amount of exposure received to UVA as the natural warning signals are removed.
- There are contentious views around the potentially harmful effects on our health of: nano particles (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) and oxybenzone.
Organic Sunscreens have a great article explaining why most of the available sunscreens aren’t certified organic due to the presence of Zinc Oxide.
Natural and safer alternatives
Brands
| Brand | Origin |
|---|---|
| Soleo Organics | Australia |
| Natures Organics | Australia |
| Wotnot | Australia |
| Grahams Natural Alternatives | Australia |
| UV Natural | Australia |
| MooGoo | Australia |
| Natural Instinct | Australia |
Online retailers:
| Organic Sunscreen | QLD | Ashmore |
| Down to earth organics | NSW | Lismore |
| Australian NaturalCare | NSW | North Ryde |
| Shop Naturally | NSW | Tuggerah |
| Avana | QLD | |
| Echo Life | VIC | Yarraville |
Respond to Organic and Natural Sunscreens