• Free of biologically harmful chemicals
• Broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• Very stable under sunlight
• Not chemical based
• Micronized Zinc Oxide – Average particle size >100micron
• Very Water Resistant - Highest level as determined by FDA
• Paraben Free and PABA Free
• Very High Zinc content
• Sunscreen produced in the USA
• New 2011 formulation applies easily and absorbs easily despite having such a high Zinc content. SPF 30+
• First sunscreen to pass Whole Foods Premium Care line requirements
• Does not have an obtrusive smell that many organic sunscreens have.
• No chemicals utilized for UV absorption
• A member of the Safe Cosmetics Campaign Compact
• Top Rated on Environmental Working Group database Skin Deep of 1400 sunscreens.
How is the thinkbaby and thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen different?
The new sunscreen developed by thinkbaby and thinksport is highly effective, falls into the highest category for water resistance and has a sensible SPF 30+ rating. A quick look on your local drugstore shelf will show an increasing number of chemical sunscreens boasting ultra-high SPFs of 60 and greater. An SPF higher than SPF 30 offers only minimal improvement in sun protection and does not provide insight into its ability to protect for both UVA and UVB. Instead, these ultra-high SPFs are inflated through the use of chemical UV absorbers.
Additionally, thinkbaby and thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreens do not contain nano particles. Kevin Brodwick, founder of thinkbaby and thinksport, explains why: “We always use the precautionary principle and as we expect the debate on the safety of nano particles to continue, we asked a simple question: Does the product have to contain nano particles to be an effective sunscreen? The answer is, quite simply, ‘no.’ “
How do I use thinkbaby and thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen?
Applying thinkbaby/thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen
Children over the age of 6 months and anyone who will be exposed to sunlight should use sunscreen.
thinkbaby/thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen is perfect for anyone spending time in the sun, including pregnant women, children over 6 months, and anyone with sensitive skin.
thinkbaby/thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen is a physical sunscreen which means it works immediately upon application. It is not necessary to apply 30 minutes before you are exposed to sunlight as is the case with chemical sunscreens. Thinkbaby/thinksport sunscreen is classified as “very water resistant.” This is the FDA’s highest possible rating. It will maintain its SPF after 80 minutes of water immersion.
thinkbaby/thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen is perfect for sensitive skin and will not sting the eyes.
Tips for Application
The new and improved thinkbaby/thinksport formula can be applied easily and absorbs quickly. A small amount goes a very long way. Be sure to apply all areas that will be exposed to sunlight, including behind the ears, neck, hands, feet, and scalp. Reapply every two hours or more as needed.
What else you might want to know....
The difference between physical and chemical sunscreens
Physical (or mineral) sunscreens work by protecting the skin with a physical barrier on top of the skin. Mineral sunscreens contain an active ingredient of either zinc or titanium oxide. Thinkbaby sunscreen has the active ingredient of zinc oxide. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and are absorbed into the blood stream. Active ingredients such as oxybenzone are found in chemical sunscreens and can act as endocrine disruptors in the body.
The truth about SPF ratings
Thinkbaby/thinksport sunscreen is rated SPF 30+. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends children over 6 months and adults use a sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher. Some chemical sunscreens advertise SPF ratings as high as 100, however, the FDA is revisiting their rating system as there is a common misperception about how SPF ratings work. In short, sunscreens with very high SPF ratings do not provide better protection. In addition, it’s important to note that the current SPF rating system does not rate UVA; it only rates UVB. Dermatologists recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB exposure.
About nanoparticles
In sunscreen, nano particles refer to 0 micron to 2.5 microns or 1 to 2500 nanometers. We acquire 100> micron size zno. There is concern within the scientific community that very small particle sizes may affect biological processes. Nanoparticles can easily pass through the epidermis and therefore could interact at the cellular level. To our knowledge there hasn’t been any direct statements that have concluded what sizes are safe and which are not. But in the general category of nanoparticles there is concern not just for babies but their general use. They could have the potential for greater disruption for infants, whose bodies are going through significant development. This is the same concern that scientists have in relation to what harmful chemicals pose on infants. The challenge surrounds on how to do testing. It certainly wouldn’t be advisable to conduct testing on babies or animal studies. So they will have to be done on cells to see their potential to interact and then we’ll have to extrapolate whether there would be similar concern within our biological systems. We can only theorize at this point that very small particles could disrupt cellular mechanisms that are very sensitive. There is not significant enough research to conclude that nano particles are safe. You will not find a legitimate researcher to agree that there is enough knowledge at this point and the testing is complex. We specifically utilize larger particle zinc oxide.
Packaging
thinkbaby/thinksport LIVESTRONG sunscreen comes in 3oz tube made of environmentally friendly packaging that does not contain BPA, vinyl, or phthalates. The packaging and contents are environmentally safe.
Each tube is marked with an expiration date.
NO Animal testing
All sales of sunscreens are Final
Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: LiveSunSport3
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