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.
Derma e is a Southern California brand and was first brought to my attention upon that life changing visit (profound yet very true statement) to The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA. Derma e products are vegan and cruelty free. The ingredients used are all plant based, natural and organic. I have seen Derma e for sale in Bed Bath & Beyond, Whole Foods, Target, online and in other retailers in the US. Unfortunately I could not find distributors when I did a little research and checked if they were sold in stores in Ireland, however you can order from Amazon.co.uk and they are sold in stores in the UK and Canada. The products themselves can seem a little pricey at first glance but from my experience are worth it and you only need a very small amount of any of the products reviewed below. Therefore each jar will go a long way.
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!
The forecast for the weekend says we're in for a hot one so don't forget the sunscreen. 
