Sunscreen should protect you — not stress you out. Here's your guide to finding the perfect SPF for your skin, body, and the ocean.
🚫 WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
Why some sunscreens aren’t so hot girl-approved:
- Disrupt your hormones (oxybenzone, octinoxate)
- Irritate sensitive skin
- Harm marine life
- Build up in your body over time
These filters absorb UV rays through chemical reactions on your skin, but the long-term effects aren't fully understood yet. Not all sunscreens are created equal!
✅ WHAT TO USE INSTEAD?
Mineral sunscreens are your best friend.
Mineral sunscreens (physical sunscreens) use natural filters like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. They sit on top of your skin, reflect UV rays, and don’t mess with your hormones.
They're great for your body, and your body’s future self will thank you!
🌿 HOT GIRL–APPROVED SUNSCREENS TO TRY:
- COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 — Lightweight, smells like vacation
- SALT & STONE SPF 30 — Clean ingredients, super aesthetic packaging
- ILIA C Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40 — Skincare + glow + protection
- SUPERGOOP! Zincscreen — Great for sensitive or breakout-prone skin
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50+ — Korean, ultra-soothing, and reef-safe
- Le Prunier Plumscreen SPF 31 — Luxe, minimalist, antioxidant-rich
- Caudalie Vinosun Ocean Protect SPF 50+ — Light, biodegradable formula, perfect daily shield
- SVR Sun Secure Eau Solaire SPF 50+ — Ultra-light, invisible, reef-friendly, and ideal for sensitive skin
🌸 A FEW EXTRA GLOW TIPS:
- Reapply every 2 hours, even on cloudy days.
- Use a stick or powder SPF for touch-ups over makeup.
- Don’t forget the neck, chest, hands, ears, and lips!
Glowing shouldn’t come with a warning label. Protect your skin the right way.
Because glowing should be natural — and Hot Girls protect their light. ✨