Get ready for summer with doTERRA’s sun care line, which offers vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and reef-safe sun protection.
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Here comes the sun, and doTERRA has some bright ideas to protect the skin you’re in. The globally recognized leader in essential oils and wellness products offers a daily moisturizer with SPF 28 for the face, a sun care line with face and body mineral lotions with SPF 30, a stick with SPF 40, and a soothing aftersun spray. Designed to protect and nourish skin, doTERRA — from the Latin derivative “gift of the earth” — has created a range of products emphasizing natural ingredients and effectiveness.
What’s in doTERRA Sun Care?
The doTERRA sun care line contains nonnano zinc oxide, which provides a physical barrier against UVA and UVB rays without the harsh chemicals found in traditional sunscreens.
The products are enriched with ingredients like aloe vera, vitamin E, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, and jojoba esters, all known for skin-soothing and hydrating properties. Each product in the doTERRA sun line incorporates CPTG — Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils like red mandarin, magnolia, lemongrass, ylang-ylang, carrot seed, frankincense, and helichrysum, offering a delightful sensory experience.
By choosing doTERRA, consumers can enjoy their summer adventures knowing they’re protected by products that are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and reef-safe. The impact of sunscreen on coral reefs has been a growing issue all over the planet.
According to the Oceanic Society, every year 6,000 to 14,000 tons of sunscreen — comparable to an astounding 25 to 60 million bottles — are washed off snorkelers and swimmers into coral reef ecosystems. Oxybenzone is one of the main culprits for causing harm to coral, but doTERRA’s line is free of this ingredient.
What People Are Saying About doTERRA’s Sun Care Products
A quick internet search reveals that doTERRA’s sun care line has a lot of devoted fans. Blissed Mama blogger Rigel Smith sang its praises in a YouTube video. “I have been using mineral sunscreen for years, and it is very challenging to get a mineral sunscreen that absorbs well and doesn’t leave a white haze on the skin,” Smith said. “And what doTERRA has done with these skin care products is a high-quality skin care product that also happens to be an excellent sunscreen. So they combined really the best of both worlds.”
Smith adds that the company designed the line around three objectives — and hit it out of the park.
“They wanted to make it great for all skin types so it’s full of antioxidants. It does more than just protect yourself from sunburns and premature aging,” Smith shared in the video. “It is also hydrating, so it can be moisturizing, but it also doesn’t leave residue so it’s not going to cause breakouts.
“They also wanted it to be environmentally friendly. So all of the sun care products are reef-safe and vegan, and finally, they wanted to make sure that it was with clean ingredients. There are a lot of sunscreens on the market — even natural mineral sunscreens – that have junk ingredients that we do not want to put on our skin.”
Influencer Livia Pewtress gave doTERRA’s sun care line a try on her YouTube channel and dubbed it “the best sunscreen for families.” On camera, Pewtress professed her love for the face and body lotion, sunscreen spray, and stick version.
“It smells kind of like creamsicles and it’s fabulous, and I don’t get left feeling greasy or nasty,” Pewtress said in the video. “It feels like it’s nourishing my skin at the same time, it’s protecting me while I could be outside playing. I hope you love doTERRA sun as much as I do. Get your own and love it and enjoy it for all your summer activities.”
Why Sun Care Is Essential
The importance of sun care cannot be overstated, particularly in helping prevent sunburn and decreasing the risk of skin damage and skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Mayo Clinic, a comprehensive sun protection plan is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and reducing cancer risk. This strategy should include using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing.
The timing of exposure also matters. The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., making it important to seek shade or limit outdoor activities during these hours. Even on dreary days, UV rays can penetrate the clouds and cause skin damage.
Protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats, adds an additional layer of defense. Special sun-protective clothing with a UV protection factor rating can offer significant protection. Sunglasses are also essential, as UV radiation can damage the eyes, leading to conditions like cataracts and ocular melanoma.
The Mayo Clinic emphasizes that practicing good sun safety — and that includes daily sunscreen application — is vital for everyone.
