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SUN CREAM
NIH SUN CREAM blends our favouite skin loving ingredients with non-nano zinc oxide as a sun shield.
SPF 'stands for sun protector factor' and it is the ability that a sunscreen can protect the skin from the sun's UVB (ultraviolet B) rays that burn the surface of our skin, causing sunburn.
There are chemical filters (which are now raising some eyebrows of concern) and natural mineral filters, like zinc oxide that protect our skin by scattering and blocking the sun's rays from penetrating deep into the skin, where they can cause further damage long-term.
Please note: the best sunblock is avoiding direct sun contact for long periods of time, especially at the hottest parts of the day. Covering up with light cotton is always a great option as well, and what I do at work when we are delivering on super hot days.
About Scents:
- Lavender scent is sometimes for sale in the winter, as bees are attacted to the scent and that is not optimal when working outside in the summer heat.
- The unscented version still contains tea tree, as this is how I preserve the fresh aloe jelly with apple cider vinegar. There is a small amount, scent unnoticed. This version is suitable for sensitive skin.
- Lemongrass is the summer scent as it aids to repel bugs.
Ingredients:
Fair trade shea butter, fair trade cacao butter, organic jojoba oil, organic castor oil, local beeswax, non-nano zinc oxide, organic apple cider vinegar, fresh aloe jelly, organic essential oils: basil, lemongrass, tea tree OR tea tree for preservative in the unscented.
Product Life:
We make small batches and use minimal additional oils/essential oils. The product is long-lasting and a little bit goes a long way. For longer shelf life please store in a cool, dark environment. Always use clean hands when accessing the product and keep sealed.
Our Ingredient Promise:
If you are passionate about supporting whole-hearted companies, like us, you'll be interested to learn more about where we source the ingredients that go into each and every product. Our goal is to bring Nature IS Health customers in touch with Southern Ontario. Check out our blog post here, to learn more about our ingredient listing. Please note, that we make every batch of products with the intention of using it ourselves.
