The Sun has come out. Cruelty Free Sunscreen Update

The forecast for the weekend says we're in for a hot one so don't forget the sunscreen. 

Wearing sunscreen every day is a must. I'm paler than pale so it's a necessity not a luxury. Breathing in the toxic fumes from the aerosol  version is not what I want for me or you or any furry little friend. Apparently SPF Sunscreen creams are better for you than the sprays, (This statement needs further investigation) which is annoying for me straight off the bat because I must confess to loving the convenience of a spray all the while holding my breath.

No Scream Sunscreen- cruelty free spf sunscreen review

Wearing sunscreen every day is a must. I'm paler than pale so it's a necessity not a luxury. Breathing in the toxic fumes from the aerosol  version is not what I want for me or you or any furry little friend. Apparently SPF Sunscreen creams are better for you than the sprays, (This statement needs further investigation) which is annoying for me straight off the bat because I must confess to loving the convenience of a spray all the while holding my breath.

With a cream it's harder to reach every place under the rolls and folds and much easier to miss spots and end up looking like I stuck part of my body to a grill turning me into the other, other white meat.

Today I'll review 3 brands of animal friendly SPF sunscreen creams, all with the The Leaping Bunny stamp or the PETA seal of approval.

• Kiss My Face Sensitive Side 3 in 1 SPF 30
• Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen SPF 30
• The Honest Company SPF 30

Kiss My Face Sensitive Side 3 in 1 SPF 30 for $12.99

Today (Friday) is a hot one! Providing me with the perfect opportunity to try out my new furry friendly sun screens. I prop myself up outside in the sun at Coffee Bean in Brentwood (come say Hi).  I watch the beautiful people walk by in their version of "The Real World" and I stare enviously at their dry, toned, sun caressed bodies.
All too quickly I look like the sun decided to take a leak on me. I'm not dry, not one bit and nor do I look it. I'm sitting here in the sun sweatin' bullets all in the name of this review (yeh, that and vanity, lets see if I actually tan) wondering how do the beautiful inhabitants of Los Angeles manage to carry off this dry look effortlessly. Unattractive & embarrassing beads of sweat travel from the crease in my elbow down the inside of my arm, to name just one place and I'm left thinking of the saying "horses sweat, men perspire, women merely glow". Well giddy up because I'm obviously a total ride and ready to race in the next Derby!

Frizz off - OGX Kukui oil A Cruelty Free Hair Oil

This was the first ever purchase on my quest for cruelty free products.

OGX Kukai Oil $9.99 CVS / $5.99 Bed, Bath & Beyond 
Tesco also sell OGX beauty pure and simple hair care products.The range includes shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and serums. 

Standing in CVS in San Diego killing time, I began my search for not tested on

animals products.  On first impression, I am completely overwhelmed with this brand.  They have what appears at this glance to be a million products with different oils all claiming to do the same or very similar thing.  I simply want a de-frizz and something nice for the dry ends of my hair.   I really don't know which product to go with so in the end I pick the promising "Anti Frizz, Hydrating Oil"

"I'm washing my hair". Review of L'Oreal Ever Pure Cruelty Free Shampoo

I was both delighted and shocked to see the name L'Oreal on a cruelty free list. However, it is only their Ever Pure line that is cruelty free, the rest of their products test on animals.  

Standing in Ralph's I was skeptical. I chose the option for coloured hair. I

opened the cap to do the obligatory sniff test and I was really pleasantly surprised and even more surprised with the price.  There it was smelling gorgeous for $7.99 (€8.99 Tesco / $5.99 Bed, Bath & Beyond) with the sought after claim of not testing on animals.  I practically ran up to the register so proud with my new found animal friendly choices.  

To home with me, to test I shall. 

Cruelty Free - Kinda Easy ( A Beginners Look at Brands and Products)

Updated on September 18th, 2015
The Shopping Guide

http://softerfootsteps.blogspot.com/p/the-list-animal-friendly-brands-products.html 

So far this is the list I have.  These brands are listed on the Peta and Leaping Bunny website certified cruelty free /do not test on animals.  They can be purchased in local retailers, large pharmacy chains or supermarkets, aka easy to find products.  The pics will of course be award winning and all my own.