Wearing sunscreen is one of the most important things you can do for your skin. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation states that you can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by about 40 percent and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent with regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen.
While we know that we should be wearing sunscreen every day, whether we go outside or not, it can be overwhelming trying to find the right product, especially when not every sunscreen brand is vegan. Luckily, there are so many great options out there these days, and while this is in no way an exhaustive list, these brands offer some of our favorite vegan and cruelty-free products that will help to keep your skin protected from your head to your toes.
Cocokind
Everyone’s skin is unique. That’s why Cocokind offers two facial sunscreen options – the Daily SPF, a non-irritating mineral-based daily sunscreen lotion with SPF 32, and Silk SPF, a hybrid chemical + mineral sunscreen fluid with SPF 30. Both help to protect skin against sunburn, skin damage, early aging, and environmental stress, while the Daily SPF also helps to protect against blue light from sunlight and digital screens thanks to the addition of blue phytoplankton.
H20+
Since sunscreen should be the last step in your skincare routine, a sunscreen that feels more like a moisturizer than sunscreen can be a plus! The Hydration Sensitive Mineral Lotion Sunscreen from H2O+ is a good option if this is what you’re looking for. The SPF 30 sunscreen is lightweight and provides all-day hydration with no white cast and no sticky feeling.
Pacifica
Not a fan of the typical scent that comes with many sunscreens? Pacifica has you covered! Not only are the Sport Sunscreen and Sea & C Sheer Sunscreen sprays water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and offer UVA and UVB protection, but they also smell great. With scents like coconut and vanilla & orange, you won’t have to walk around smelling like sunscreen, which is a big win in our books.
Alba Botanica
Need vegan sunscreen for your kids? Alba Botanica offers a wide selection of sunscreen products, including options for active kids. Available as a spray or a lotion, the Kids Sunscreen is hypoallergenic, water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, and comes in a kid-friendly tropical fruit fragrance.
Thrive Causemetics
Keep your lips soft and sunburn free! Thrive Causemetics’ Sunproof Intensive Lip Balm shields the delicate skin of your lips from sun damage with its broad spectrum UVA + UVB formula while also working to hydrate and moisturize. The SPF 24 lip balm is available in fresh mint and sweet tangerine.
Coola
It can be easy to forget about your hair and scalp when it comes to sunscreen, but they need protection from the sun as well! Coola’s Scalp + Hair Mist not only protects those often-forgotten spots with SPF 30 but also contains color-protecting ingredients that won’t weigh down your hair.
