Black-Owned Sunscreen to Protect Your Melanin
Gone are the days of having to wear chalky, white sunscreen that leaves your skin looking ashy. These Black-owned sunscreen brands are made for people of color to protect your glowing melanin all summer long.
After much frustration by the lack of options within the world of clean sunscreen products for women of color, Unsun Cosmetics was created to provide clean, no-residue options that are kind to the person using it as well as the environment it's being used in.
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A natural, non-white residue sunscreen brand for women of color, Black Girl Sunscreen is available in SPF 30, SPF 50 for kids, and a SPF 45 in a matte version that protects against sun damage leaving no white residue and a matte finish.
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Sheer mineral sunscreen that melts into skin, leaving a semi-matte, non-chalky finish. The clean, reef-safe formula utilizes Zinc Oxide (25%) to protect skin from the sun's harmful rays - this products is physical, or mineral, SPFs and not chemical SPFs. It's vegan and cruelty-free and rooted in natural/naturally-derived ingredients.
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Bolden offers a high quality line of skin care products designed to meet the needs of women of color. Their SPF 30 face moisturizer combines broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection with Vitamin C, a powerhouse antioxidant known for brightening skin tone and diminishing signs of sun damage. It dries on clear without leaving chalky off-white residue. Bolden products are made without sulfates, parabens or phthalates.
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Urban Hydration SPF 30 Dry & Eczema Prone Moisture-Locking Sunscreen Face Lotion is formulated with Castor Oil & Shea Butter to help naturally combat dryness while protecting skin from damaging UV rays.
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