I was looking for a natural, organic facial SPF50 sun cream so why did I end up buying Green People Organic Scent Free Sun Lotion SPF30? Read my Green People sunscreen review certified organic and water-repellent mineral sunscreen for the face and body with Zinc Oxide to shield against 97% of UVB rays.
I use a facial suncream virtually all year round and I think more people will be joining me now following the warning that there is no such thing as a safe tan. As I was coming to the end of my current buy, I spoke to a friend who started using Green People on her children after reading about the potentially harmful ingredients in standard sun creams. She highly recommended it so I decided to visit the Green People stand at the Love Natural Love Organic Show at Olympia, London to see what options were available such as Green People Organic Scent Free Sun Lotion.
SPF50 or SPF30?
Orginally, I wanted an SPF50 facial suncream but the highest sun protection factor offered in Green People's sun range is SPF30. Would that be good enough for my pale, freckle-prone skin? Karen, one of the Green People staff, explained to me that there is actually very little difference in the amount of protection offered by an SPF30 or and SPF50 sunscreen.
In fact an SPF30 lotion offers 97% protection against UVB rays, while SPF50 offers 98% protection – just 1% difference.
That put my mind at rest so I was quite happy to buy an SPF30 product. You can read more about the difference between SPFs on the Green People blog.
UVA and UVB rating
My next question concerned the UVA rating. The SPF number gives you the level of protection against UVB rays but you also need to consider the UVA rating as UVA rays can cause long-term cell damage in the deeper layers of the skin. I'd used products before getting into natural and organic products which had a star rating for UVA protection. Instead Green People use a symbol designed by Cosmetics Europe (formerly known as COLIPA) to indicate whether products offer UVA protection in line with the Recommendations of the European Commission. Green People say: “Whilst we don’t use the star rating system on our products as it is owned by Boots the Chemist, when our sun lotions were tested for UVA protection they came in at three-star (Superior) protection under this system.” The star rating system's highest rating is five stars.
Read: The truth about UVA protection in sun creams
Green People Organic Facial Sun Cream SPF30
I asked what the difference was between the facial sun cream and the sun screen and it turned out to be just the size and the packaging. As I wanted to use the product at home and also take it on holiday with me, I decided to buy a large tube as it worked out cheaper. If you want something smaller to carry around then the facial sun cream would be better for you.
- Scent-free Mineral Sun Cream SPF30 50ml
- Green People Organic Scent Free Sun Lotion SPF30 200ml
- Travel-size Scent Free Sun Lotion SPF30 100ml
What percentage of mineral filters does Green People’s mineral SPF30 contain?
Green People say their mineral SPF 30 sunscreen is a 100% mineral sun cream.
Green People Organic Scent Free Facial Sun Cream – SPF30
Green People also have this 2-in-1 facial sun cream which is a daily moisturiser designed to moisturise, balance and protect and is suitable for normal, dry or sensitive skin. Naturally unscented and ultra-gentle on sensitive skin.
Expiry date
After opening you have 6 months to use up the product so bear that in mind when you're deciding which size to buy.
Non-nano suncream
Green People Scent Free Mineral Sun Cream SPF30 contains non-nano Zinc Oxide which is another bonus.
Results
I'm very impressed with this product and highly recommend it. When I tried it on the stand, I squirted far too much out and was told that a little goes a long way. So if you're thinking that natural, organic suncare products are too expensive, I think you'll find they will last a long time but, of course, you should never skimp on your suncream application.
Unlike some of the other natural suncreams I've tried, this one hardly leaves a white cast on your skin which is real progress. Although it's called a lotion, I think it's more of a thick cream and I do need to rub it in but it's absorbed quickly and doesn't feel greasy. I also found that the finish worked well as a make-up base. Green People say this is suitable for sensitive skin and those prone to prickly heat plus children who may be prone to eczema or psoriasis so I think it's a great family sun cream.
Where to buy Green People Scent Free Sun Lotion
Green People Scent Free Sun Lotion Ingredients
Aqua, Zinc Oxide (Non Nano), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Sequoia Sempervirens Leaf Cell Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Camellia) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Bisabolol, Coconut Alcohol, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. *Organic Ingredient. **Mixture Of Organic And Non-Organic Ingredient. ***Made Using Organic And Non-Organic Ingredients. 99.7% Natural Origin Of Total / 67.0% Of The Total Ingredients Are From Organic Farming.
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