Take the hassle out of shopping for sun protection this summer

Take the hassle out of shopping for sun protection this summer

If, like Emily Ratajkowski, you went blonder while locked down, protecting your newly golden locks should be a priority.

Finding sun protection that suits you is confusing. Apart from the ever-increasing number available, new research can cast doubt on products you’ve used for years. 

The Environmental Working Group’s 2020 guide identifies chemical sunscreen oxybenzone as a potential hormone disrupter, for example (this product is currently allowed in concentrations of up to 6% products sold in the EU). It can help to know how your product protects you.

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