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Mineral Sunscreen work well on Darker Skin
If you are looking for a 1-rated Environmental Working Group (EWG) mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast on darker skin. You won’t be disappointed. It’s important to note that you don’t rub this in like a moisturizer. It’s not moisturizing nor meant to be used as one. It’s meant to a literally a layer of mineral protection from the sun.
Other lotions that are both a sunblock and moisturize use chemicals to block the sun rays. The downside are these chemicals are toxic to our bodies and can disrupt the hormonal harmony among other things to your body.
I apply a moisturizer on my skin first until my skin feels hydrated. Then I apply the sunscreen to my palm and spread it around like paint on a pallet. I start under my eyes and work the sunscreen outwards until my whole face and neck are covered. When you put it on initially, there is a light white caste. With Badger’s clear zinc technology it will dry clear or streaky in 5-7 minutes. If it’s streaky I continue to work the product in evenly until it’s no longer streaky. You can apply makeup over this too and you can eliminate any caste to your skin.
I’m really pleased with it. I think a mineral sunscreen is a lifestyle choice. It requires some effort, but it’s not difficult. I’d rather have a natural sunscreen and limit my exposure to chemicals that can negatively impact my health. It’s all about your goals for protecting your skin. Lastly, this works well for eco-parks, like Xelha, in Mexico. So you don’t have to use their sunscreen and really look like a ghost or break out. Lol. Good luck!
September 2019 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase