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Melanoma Survivor's Picks: Tried-and-Tested Sun Safety Essentials for Lasting Protection!

As a two-time melanoma survivor, I've explored countless sunscreens and products to find the best clean, safe, and effective options to enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind. Whether you're hitting the hiking trails, lounging by the pool, or simply o...

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Clean Sunscreen

SPF Clothing

Helpful Resources

For the littles

Clean Sunscreen

I've tried more sunscreens than I care to recall! 🤪 These are my favorite tried and true clean and effective lotions that don't feel super icky on your skin...

I don't leave the house without this! It's my go to for my face and chest. Amazing for reapplication even if you have makeup on. Smells great and doesn't feel icky. My top pick hands down.

100% Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

Amazing under makeup or for a naked feeling sunscreen

Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30

Super light weight and sweat resistant for your body

PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50

This is my go to for long days in the sun! It's a zinc that won't leave a white cast or icky feeling

Kokua Sun Care SPF 50/80 Lotion Non Nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreen for Face & Body

Another favorite for easy application! The tin makes it super easy to take a little and dab on which is the best way to apply zinc lotion. Dab it all over then rub.

Raw Elements Face and Body Certified Natural Sunscreen | Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, 95% Organic, Water Resistant, Reef Safe, Cruelty Free, SPF 30+, All Ages, Moisturizing, Reusable Tin, 3 oz (Pack of 1)

SPF Clothing

I'll be honest, some days I hate putting on or reapply sunscreen, but I have to keep my skin protected in the sun.

My go to for an SPF coverup! Super soft, and versatile for multiple activities. I have it in multiple colors and cannot recommend enough

Coolibar UPF 50+ Women's Marietas Sun Wrap - Sun Protective

Fitness Shirt

Coolibar UPF 50+ Women's Devi Long Sleeve Fitness T-Shirt - Sun Protective

My absolute favorite hat! It's super cute, wide brim, and protects you from harmful rays

Wallaroo Hat Company – Women’s Victoria Fedora – UPF 50+ Sun Protection, Wide Brim, Adjustable Sizing for Medium Crown Sizes

UPF Active/swim visor

Wallaroo Hat Company Women’s Aqua Sun Visor – Packable Design and Adjustable Sizing for Medium Crown Sizes – Functional Water Friendly Visor for Beach, Poolside and Adventures (Black) at Amazon Women’s Clothing store: Visors Headwear

Cute wide brim visor

Wallaroo Hat Company Women’s Charlie Sun Visor – Wide Brim, Packable Design and Adjustable Sizing for Medium Crown Sizes – Versatile Style for Beach, Sports and Casual Summer Looks (Ivory/Taupe) at Amazon Women’s Clothing store

Helpful Resources

Getting a skin cancer diagnosis is terrifying. I hope this helps you find some peace of mind <3

Ways to find peace of mind after a melanoma diagnosis

Super helpful for early skin cancer detection!

Common Mistakes in Self-Diagnosing Skin Cancer

In this self-paced online course, I share the habits that helped me overcome fear and anxiety during the most uncertain times of life. I hope they help you find your own inner strength and happiness.

Develop the habits that saved my life

EWG tests products for the highest level of safety

Sunscreen Guide - Rated by Scientists | EWG

For the littles

Protecting our babes skin early on is the best way to protect them from future damage. Most skin cancer damage is done before we're 18 🙈 These are the products I swear by for my own littles.

#1 EWG verified sunscreen for babies

Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Mineral Sunscreen – Safe, Natural Sunblock for Babies - Water Resistant Sun Cream – Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sun Protection – Vegan Baby Sunscreen Lotion, 6 Oz.

Clean Zinc formula and the tin makes applying sunscreen to littles SO easy at the beach or wherever.

Raw Elements Baby + Kids SPF 30 Organic Sunscreen Lotion Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Reef-Safe, Cruelty-Free, Gentle and Moisturizing, Zero Waste Tin, 3oz

Sticks are gold for quick application on the face and always great for reapplication!

Raw Elements Baby & Kids SPF 30 Organic Sunscreen Stick, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Reef-Safe, Cruelty-Free, Gluten & Nut Free, Zero Waste Tube, Travel Sunblock 1.0 oz

Super soft and light weight blanket for babies. I especially loved it when nursing

Coolibar UPF 50+ Savannah Sun Blanket

Cannot recomend enough! I've bought in mutiple sizes and for many gifts

Baby and Toddler Sun Hat