Sunscreen 2011! Summer is Here!

Summer is here, which means lots of laying out by the pool, at the beach or on the lake. But before you bronze that beach body you worked on all winter, you may want to check that suntan lotion you're lathering up with. This week, the Environmental Working Group released its 2011 Sunscreen Guide, a look at a ubiquitous industry with a less-than-savory record. According to the report, only 20 percent of sunscreens safely and effectively offer protection. ...

Organic skin care is all the rage right now. But while some products do a great job of protecting the environment, they don't do so hot on your skin. The working group tested a whole range of natural skin care products containing sunscreen--lip balms with SPF, moisturizers with SPF, makeup with SPF--to see who has the good stuff for your face and skin this summer. To help you make a more informed decision, check out some of the best below. .....
 
Alba Botanica: Voted as one of the top sunscreens in the world by the Environmental Working Group, Alba sells fully paraben free cosmetics. Their sunscreen is non-greasy, non-whitening and delivers fantastic sun protection without common sunscreen chemicals like avobenzone or oxybenzone. .....
 
JASON: This sunscreen is enriched with antioxidants such as organic grape seed and green tea extract. The LA Times recently recommended JASON as a lightweight sunscreen for use under makeup. Battling the LA sun and keeping the beautiful people beautiful is more than enough reason to give this lotion an audition. ....
 
Beauty Without Cruelty: After you get out of the sun, you are going to want to put lotion on to keep your skin moisturized as it recovers from a day in the sun. When you do, the folks at Beauty Without Cruelty hope you will think of the other animals baking in the sun. They offer a line of organic skin care products that are completely vegan / vegetarian. .....
 
These products ensure that you will enjoy a safe, earth-friendly summer while protecting your skin.