physical sunscreen

Australian Gold Defends its SPF 50 Claims

Australian Gold responds to my questions about their SPF 50 claims, and why they don't have the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation.

So remember how I had a sunscreen awakening of sorts last week? The FDA requires manufacturers to provide clinical data in order to back up their SPF claims, but as consumers, we have no real way to verify the quality of the testing labs that the manufacturers use.

Australian Gold Tinted Face Sunscreen Review

Finally—a physical sunscreen that doesn't cause breakouts or make your face look ghostly white. However, my dad thinks that SPF 50 may be overkill.

I have a confession: I can’t leave the house without applying sunscreen. And on the rare occasion that I do, I feel really uncomfortable about it…I just feel strangely exposed without a layer of sunscreen on my face. I think that maybe it’s rooted in fears about the thinning ozone layer and global warming. Anyway, long story short, I’ve tried a lot of different kinds of sunscreen in my day. But I think I’ve found my new favorite: Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50…