☀️ The Sunscreen Scandal: What’s REALLY Soaking Into Your Skin?

You thought you were doing the right thing by lathering up before heading outside — but the truth is, most store-bought sunscreens are anything but safe.

You thought you were doing the right thing by lathering up before heading outside — but the truth is, most store-bought sunscreens are anything but safe.

🧪 Many contain hormone disruptors, synthetic preservatives, and even ingredients banned in other countries.

Today, we’re breaking it down:

• What ingredients to AVOID in sunscreens 😬

• Which ingredients are actually safe and WakeUp-Standard Clean™ 🌿

• Our favorite clean brands — all approved by our WakeUp app ✅

• Plus: a BONUS video of me scanning sunscreens at the store using the app so you can see how easy it is to find a clean swap near you!

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❌ Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Sunscreens:

These are the worst offenders — and yes, even some "natural" brands sneak these in:

• Oxybenzone – hormone disruptor, banned in Hawaii 🌴

• Octinoxate – linked to thyroid hormone disruption

• Homosalate – builds up in the body and may impact hormones

• Avobenzone – unstable under UV light, breaks down into free radicals

• Octocrylene – may generate cancer-causing benzophenone

• Fragrance / Parfum – often a cocktail of undisclosed synthetic chemicals

• Phenoxyethanol – irritating preservative

• Parabens (methyl-, propyl-, etc.) – endocrine disruptors

• Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate) – may speed up skin damage under sun

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✅ Ingredients That Are Safe (WakeUp-Standard Clean™ Compliant):

These ingredients actually protect your skin without harming your body:

• Non-Nano Zinc Oxide – safest broad-spectrum mineral SPF

• Non-Nano Titanium Dioxide – another mineral SPF option

• Organic Coconut Oil – natural emollient and moisture barrier

• Shea Butter – nourishes skin

• Beeswax – water resistance, without synthetics

• Squalane – plant-based moisture boost

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – antioxidant protection

• Aloe Vera – calming and hydrating

• Sunflower Oil – antioxidant-rich and soothing

We only recommend sunscreens that meet the WakeUp Clean™ standard, which rejects anything questionable, irritating, or synthetic.

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🌿 Clean Sunscreen Brands We Trust:

These have been personally tested, scanned, and verified using the WakeUp app:

🧴 1. Sky & Sol (use code: Jennifer)

• SPF 50

• realest ingredients ever….mic drop!

• 👉 Link: Buy here (use code: jennifer)
  

🧴 2. Babo Botanicals Mineral Sunscreen (Fragrance-Free)
SPF 30

• SPF 30

• Baby-safe and water-resistant

• Active ingredient: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
  👉 Link: Buy here

🧴 3. Badger Mineral Sunscreen (Unscented)

• SPF 30+

• USDA Organic, reef-safe

• Ingredients: zinc oxide, sunflower oil, beeswax, vitamin E
  👉 Link: Buy here

🧴 4. Earth Mama Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

• Ultra clean formula for sensitive skin

• Non-nano zinc, organic shea butter & calendula
  👉 Link: Buy here

🧴 5. All Good Sport Mineral Sunscreen Butter

• Zinc-based, compact, and travel-friendly

• Organic oils and butters, nothing toxic
  👉 Link: Buy here

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📲 How to Find Clean Sunscreen Near You (Video!)

▶️ [Watch this video of me scanning popular sunscreens at the store using the Wake Up and Read the Labels app!]

You'll see just how many "natural" brands fail the clean test — and how easy it is to find a safe swap using the app.

TIP: When you’re shopping this summer, just open the WakeUp app and scan the sunscreen before buying — whether you’re at Target, Erewhon, Whole Foods, or the corner drugstore.

Want a shortcut? You can even search “Sunscreen” in the app and browse only the clean brands.

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☀️ Final Thoughts

Most people are wearing chemicals to protect themselves from the sun — but we know better.

At WakeUp, we believe in sun protection that doesn’t harm your body, disrupt your hormones, or pollute our oceans.

So this summer, scan your sunscreen. Read the labels. And swap for something that truly protects.

Smiley Fam in San Diego powdered by Sun & Sol Sunscreen lol.
xoxo

jen smiley