Black Girl Sunscreen
"No white residue, melanin friendly!"
-Raine T.
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Black People Need Sunscreen
Despite what we may have been told, there’s several reasons why sunscreen should be apart of any Black person’s daily regimen.
- Sunburn can and does happen to people with Black skin.
- The melanin in our skin protects us against “some” but not all harmful UV rays.
- The sun’s effect on unprotected skin translates into wrinkles later on in life. It’s how you live today than affects what you experience tomorrow.
Why Black Girl Sunscreen?
With Black Girl Sunscreen there’s no need to worry about white cast, sticky residue or overly thick consistency.
Just like lotion, rub it in & it dries clear.
Black Girl Sunscreen’s all-natural ingredients not only protect your skin but rejuvenate your face and body while helping you to stay moisturized.
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Black Girl Sunscreen Kids SPF 50
Black People Need Sunscreen
Despite what we may have been told, there’s several reasons why sunscreen should be apart of any Black person’s daily regimen.
- Sunburn can and does happen to people with Black skin.
- The melanin in our skin protects us against “some” but not all harmful UV rays.
- The sun’s effect on unprotected skin translates into wrinkles later on in life. It’s how you live today than affects what you experience tomorrow.
Why Black Girl Sunscreen?
With Black Girl Sunscreen there’s no need to worry about white cast, sticky residue or overly thick consistency.
Just like lotion, rub it in & it dries clear.
Black Girl Sunscreen’s all-natural ingredients not only protect your skin but rejuvenate your face and body while helping you to stay moisturized.
What are people saying about Black Girl Sunscreen?
Multi-Use
Black Girl Sunscreen dries completely clear so it’s perfect to use before any outdoor activity or even under your favorite makeup products.
For us, By us
The artisan behind Black Girl Sunscreen has created a sunscreen for every day use, filled with natural ingredients, that will protect your skin from the sun and doubles as a moisturizing lotion.
No scent, no residue, no white cast!
What Makes it Green?
So this is going to be a long answer...
Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and chemical filters. Each uses a different mechanism for protecting skin and maintaining stability in sunlight. The most common sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters. These products typically include a combination of two to six of the following active ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and octinoxate. Mineral sunscreens use zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. A handful of products combine zinc oxide with chemical filters.
Laboratory studies indicate that some chemical UV filters may mimic hormones, and physicians report sunscreen-related skin allergies, which raises important questions about unintended human health consequences from frequent sunscreen application.
EWG has reviewed the existing data about human exposure and toxicity for the nine most commonly used sunscreen chemicals. The most worrisome is oxybenzone, which was added to nearly 65 percent of the non-mineral sunscreens, and it is known that oxybenzone can cause allergic skin reactions (Rodriguez 2006).
Black Girl Sunscreen is formulated with chemical filters, but it is not formulated with oxybenzone, the most damaging chemical filter. It is also formulated without parabens, phthalates, triclosan, or any of the twenty other toxic ingredients banned on BLK & GRN's Toxic Twenty List
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should people of color wear sunscreen?
It is a myth that people of color don’t need to wear sunscreen. This misconception may have to do with much of the advertising and public awareness campaigns being geared towards fair-skinned individuals. However, people of color are also at risk of getting skin cancer despite additional melanin in the skin. In fact, African Americans have the highest rate of mortality in the U.S. population after receiving a melanoma diagnosis.
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Is your sunscreen fragrance free?
Yes, BlackGirlSunscreen is proud to be a fragrance-free product. Being a fragrance-product means that the sunscreen is excellent for individuals with sensitive skin and it is safe to use on the face.
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Can I wear Black Girl Sunscreen on my face?
Absolutely, Black Girl Sunscreen serves as a daily moisturizer and is recommended to be daily on your face.
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What is broad spectrum?
Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against the harmful effects of both UVA and UVB rays. In order to be classified as offering broad-spectrum protection, a product needs to absorb or reflect at least 90% of the UV rays. Black Girl Sunscreen’s moisturizing lotion offers broad-spectrum coverage.
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What are UVA and UVB rays
UVA (ultraviolet A) rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB (ultraviolet B) rays and are primarily responsible for premature skin aging and wrinkling. UVA rays have also been shown to cause skin damaging at a cellular level. UVB rays damage the outer layers of the skin, and are the main cause of sunburn and play a key role in the development of cancer.
Hi, I’m Dr. Kristian!
My mission has and always will be to connect Black women to the tools, resources, knowledge and products they need to lead happier and healthier lives. I believe that a life free of toxins and all things artificial is a life worth cultivating.
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