Review (4/5): Antioxidant face lotion combined with broad spectrum sun protection
I have been looking for a broad spectrum daily face lotion/sunscreen for a long time. I read through all 27 "Best Moisturizers with SPF" on the Environmental Working Group's 2012 list and this Badger one seems promising.
--- INGREDIENTS ---
The lotion aspect is packed with all natural plant derived ingredients some with antioxidant abilities. The sun screen aspect provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection through a physical agent zinc oxide not a chemical agent; further, the zinc oxide used are non-nano sized at about 600nm and the Badger website provides a chart showing the size distributions of their ZnO particles.
--- USAGE ---
In terms of usage, I have been using this every other day for about a week. It glides on smoothly and has a light pleasant fragrance. It makes my skin feel soft and does not make my face whitish at all.
--- EFFECTIVENESS ---
I have not been exposed to the sun for more than 20 minutes at a time yet while having this product on my face. Will try to update review once I have more data.
I am slightly concerned with the relatively low SPF (16) compared to other daily sunscreens hence the 4 stars. But at the same time I did not want to have loads of sunscreen agents pasted on my face all day. So it's a trade-off.
Another product that may be promising with higher SPF (30) is Suntegrity Skincare All Natural Moisturizing Face Protection. However its ZnO particles are smaller at 220nm, but still non-nano by a long shot. Also it's about 1.5 times the unit price as this Badger one.