UPDATE onSunscreen

I just read today that citrus oils in sunscreen can photoreact and possibly repress the skin's antioxidant capabilities. If you were to photo-react to the grapeseed oil in Loving Naturals sunscreen, you might get a deeper burn than if you used some other product. I still think Loving Naturals is a very good choice. I am photosensitive and I am not having increased burning with use of this product. Also, photosensitivity happens most often with bergamot, lemon, lime, orange, and angelica oil.

Here is what Badger says about citrus oil in their product: “Many of you have asked us why our sunscreen has citrus oils in the formulation when citrus oils are known to be photosensitizing. The simple answer is that we use very small quantities of the citrus essential oils and the percentages are so low that the oils are not considered photosensitizing. In addition, Lime Essential Oil, which is of particular concern, is no longer photosensitizing when it is Steam Distilled. We only use Steam Distilled Lime Essential Oil. In the very low percentages that we use (>.032% each by weight), the citrus essential oils can safely be used to enhance the fragrance of the product without any photosensitivity concern.”

My apologies for any confusion. The sunscreen issue is so important but a very difficult  topic. In general, try to stick with Zinc Oxide-based ("blocking") formulas, i.e., not sunscreens that are absorbed into the skin and make sure the product is non-nano (the particle size is at least above 100nm. You can email the manufacturer and ask about particle size). I understand if you don't like the whiteness of the blocking formulas. Add something over it to color it up (although what you add could be photoreactive, so be careful).  Another potential solution is to use the "absorptive" sunscreens only for when you are out in public and wear a hat (although you should always wear a hat midday!).