Whether you are getting ready to go abroad or primed to soak up the rays in the UK, make sure you take care of your skin and the planet with our pick of three of the best earth-friendly sun creams.
How to Choose Sun Creams for Skin and Planet?
Choosing better Sun Creams means thinking beyond SPF alone. Reef-conscious formulas, vegan options and responsibly sourced ingredients can make daily protection feel more considered, especially when holidays involve swimming, long beach days or sensitive skin. Look for broad-spectrum coverage that suits your skin type, then check how comfortably the formula wears under makeup and whether it needs frequent reapplication. A sun cream that feels pleasant to use is far more likely to become a consistent part of your routine.
Make Sun Protection Part of Your Travel Routine
For travel, pack a face-friendly sunscreen alongside a body formula so protection can be adapted to different needs. Mineral or fragrance-free options may suit reactive complexions, while lightweight textures are useful in humid destinations. Environmental claims also deserve a closer look, from reef-safe positioning to recyclable or lower-impact packaging. Whatever formula you choose, applying enough product and topping it up after swimming, sweating or extended time outdoors matters just as much as selecting an appealing bottle.
1 – Green People Sun Cream
Green People’s organic sun cream range avoids the use of harsh chemicals and will protect even the most sensitive skin. The packaging is made from renewable sustainable sugar cane, all ingredients are harmless to marine life and 84% of ingredients are organic. As well as hitting all the eco credentials, Green People offers sun creams suited to everyone with a 30SPF for children, a 15SPF with natural tan accelerator and a scent-free facial sun cream for all your skin protection needs.
2 – Tropic Skincare Sun Cream
With 50SPF facial and body sun protection as well as a divine overnight tanning mousse, Tropic offers completely vegan and mineral free skincare. Perfect for ultra-sensitive skin and kind on the reefs, this is a brand we highly recommend.
Tropicskincare.com.
3 – Pai British Summer Time Sun Cream
British Summer Time Sun Cream from Pai Skincare protects against UVA and UVB rays and sits comfortably under make-up. It absorbs quicker than lots of other reef-safe sun creams, is 100% vegan and made from naturally sourced ingredients.
Paiskincare.com.
