Slip on your sandals, slop on your sunscreen, slap on a hat - it’s a mantra for anyone enjoying sunny climates under the sun,  and there is a good reason for it. Our skins need protection, and applying sunscreen every 2-3 hours is the best way to give it that protection from the sun.

This is because the skin is the largest organ on the body and it's for this reason that you need to do everything that you can to protect it. While you're thinking about protecting your skin, finding the best natural sunscreen made in the UK should be your next goal.

We are big fans of cruelty free sunscreen, even when you live in the UK, is not just good for the skin and packed with all natural ingredients, it's good for the planet, too. Sunscreen is an essential if you plan to show your face outdoors, but some of the popular branded SPF products on the shelves can contain harmful additives and chemicals that will be harmful to your skin as well as the environment.

Sunscreen works by protecting your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. While you may stick to the shaded areas and wear a hat, you may not always benefit from this. You need to do more, and when sunscreen washes off in the oceans and rivers, it can leave chemical residue behind that can affect life in the water.

The whole point of wearing sunscreen is about protection, so protecting the world around you is something that you should be concerned with, too. Over 65% of melanomas are caused by being in the sun, and long-term sun exposure can cause damage. 

There are a lot of sunscreen brands out there, and the chemical formulations aren't always good for your skin. You want to find natural mineral sunscreens that will focus on UVA-blocking zinc.

These are becoming more popular for a great reason - protecting the world around you. There are some products that offer zinc oxide sunscreen, available in the UK, that are is petroleum and parabens free, are important to us, and it's essential to know why you should be splashing out on these ingredients!

The Best Physical Sunscreens in the UK

Natural sunscreens work in different ways to shield your skin and mineral sunscreens have ingredients like zinc oxide that work to sit on the surface and block the UV rays from physically penetrating the skin. It's this that is safer for both your skin and the environment, and eco-friendly sunscreens can effectively be used to block the rays, too.

Chemical-based sunscreens will allow the UV rays into the skin and then trigger a reaction that converts the UV light into heat. This then dissipates from the skin, and while chemical sunscreens can protect for longer, it can also have a reaction in certain skin types. If you are prone to rosacea, it's better to avoid this type of sunscreen as your skin can react poorly to it.

Eco-friendly sunscreens have a safer track record in the UK, and they are often better as a reef safe sunscreen as there is no chemical residue left over that could put marine life in danger.

Applying Natural Sunscreen, all available in the UK

Apply this sunscreen often - every 2/3 hours - and make sure that you choose a cruelty free sunscreen that does well for your skin as much as it does for the environment around you.

Preventing skin damage is so important, and your skin deserves the very best, too. Wearing skin protection that remains safe for you is important, and now you can with EarthBits natural sunscreens for the UK.