Welcome to my weekly Women’s Wellness Newsletter, which I send out every Saturday. This space is for women of all ages who want to live well, feel vibrant, and stay strong.
Each week, I’ll share simple, practical tips to help you manage your wellness and introduce habits you can apply immediately to feel better, energised, and empowered.
This week, I’ve been diving deep into the world of sunscreen. My son has fair skin, and many sunscreens cause him to itch and feel uncomfortable, so I’ve been researching clean sunscreen ingredients and asking for recommendations on my page.
Whether a sunscreen contains “clean ingredients” really depends on its formulation — and the term clean isn’t strictly regulated, so definitions can vary between brands and certifying bodies.
I’ve also been following @yourmategingerkate on Instagram and looking at her homemade sunscreen recipe. I may give it a try this week — have you made it? Let me know………
A Quick Breakdown on Clean Sunscreens
Ingredients Often Considered “Clean”
Mineral (Physical) Filters:
- Zinc Oxide
- Titanium Dioxide
These are generally considered reef-safe, non-irritating, and less likely to be absorbed into the bloodstream. They sit on the skin’s surface and reflect UV rays.
Other Clean-Friendly Features:
- Fragrance-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- No oxybenzone or octinoxate (often avoided due to reef and hormone concerns)
- Packaged in recyclable or sustainable materials
Ingredients Commonly Avoided
- Oxybenzone and Octinoxate (linked to hormone disruption)
- Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone (concerns about absorption and breakdown)
- Synthetic fragrances
- Parabens (preservatives with potential hormonal impact)
How to Choose a Clean Sunscreen
Look for products labelled:
- Mineral or Physical Sunscreen
- EWG Verified (Environmental Working Group)
- Certified Organic or Natural (COSMOS, ECOCERT etc.)
Clean Sunscreen Recommendations
These have been suggested on my Facebook Page (I’ve only tried the Weleda Edelweiss so far and we love it ):
- Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc SPF 30
- Organic ingredients
- Perfect for sensitive skin
- Pediatrician-recommended
- Badger Active Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
- USDA Certified Organic
- Biodegradable and reef-safe
- Simple, short ingredient list
- Weleda Edelweiss Sunscreen SPF 30
- Certified natural by NATRUE
- Non-nano zinc & titanium dioxide
- Enriched with organic coconut oil & shea butter
- Fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin
- Tropic Skin Shade Mineral Sun Protection SPF 30 / 50
- Reef-safe, cruelty-free, and vegan
- Infused with nourishing plant extracts
- Available in tinted and untinted options
- Excellent for sensitive or dry skin
If you have a recommendation, I’d love to hear it
Mobility Focus
Are you feeling a bit stiff or struggling with joint pain? I teach lots of Mobility classes every week in Studio Live Online. Here’s a quick 10-minute towel mobility routine to try at home — it’s simple and effective.
This Week in Studio Live
We’ve got a full schedule of Bank Holiday classes and live workouts online. Join me live or catch the replay — [Click here to join].
Have a lovely weekend.
Lots of love,
Rachel x
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