We’re pretty sure that your tubes and tubs of summer sunscreen are empty-ing. With winter still a while away, we have recommendations for sustainable sunblocks to keep your skin and the planet safe.
Oh-Lief
Oh lief provides 100% natural sunscreen products suitable for the whole family. All of their products are safe for sensitive skin and the environment.
Price: From about R100 to R200
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Nektor
Nektor sunscreen provides a range of sustainable, organic, suncare products from lip balm to tinted creams. Their products are all certified ‘reef-safe’, cruelty-free and GMO-free.
Price: From R282 on Faithful-to-Nature
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Hey Gorgeous
Hey Gorgeous’s Oh So Natural sunscreen is 100% natural, made with the active ingredient zinc oxide. It is vegan-friendly, palm oil free, and produced locally.
Price: From R220
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Back 2 Nature
Back 2 Nature’s Surf Zinc Sunblock ~SPF30 is safe for our ocean, and for your skin. Their products are vegan-friendly, 100% plastic-free, and palm oil free.
Price: From R230
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Eli & You
The family-run business, uses a combination of natural and organic plant extracts and exotic oils. Eli & You is passionately committed to creating skincare products without harmful chemicals, cruelty-free status.
Price: From R230 on Faitful-to-Nature
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Sunumbra
Sunumbra is a natural, water-resistant sunscreen that contains natural ingredients such as broccoli sprouts and green rooibos extract.
Price: From R275 at Faithful to Nature
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