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

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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

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...

 
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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
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Amazing under makeup or for a naked feeling sunscreen
Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30
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Super light weight and sweat resistant for your body
PLAY 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 50
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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 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen
 
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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 & Body Natural Sunscreen SPF 30+
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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. 

 
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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
 
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Fitness Shirt
Coolibar UPF 50+ Women's Long Sleeve T-Shirt
 
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My absolute favorite hat! It's super cute, wide brim, and protects you from harmful rays
Wallaroo Women's Victoria Fedora – UPF 50+
 
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UPF Active/swim visor
Wallaroo Women's Aqua Sun Visor – Black
 
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Cute wide brim visor
Wallaroo Hat Company Women’s Charlie Sun Visor
 
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Travel wide brim hat
Coolibar UPF 50+ Women's Poolside Hat
 
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Bamboo pants are a DREAM! Super soft, light weight, and breathable even in super hot weather. Bamboo fabric blocks 98 percent of harmful UV light from getting to your skin, coming at the top-notch UPF 50+ rating. That's an excellent rating under the ...
Bamboo Leggings for Women, Buttery Soft, High Waist
 
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UPF bamboo shirt you feel naked in
Free Fly Women's Everyday Flex Long Sleeve UPF 50+

Helpful Resources

 
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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
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Super helpful for early skin cancer detection!
Common Mistakes in Self-Diagnosing Skin Cancer
 
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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
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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.

 
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#1 EWG verified sunscreen for babies
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Mineral Sunscreen, 6 Oz.
 
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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
 
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Sticks are gold for quick application on the face and always great for reapplication!
Raw Elements Baby & Kids SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick
 
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Super soft and light weight blanket for babies. I especially loved it when nursing
Coolibar UPF 50+ Savannah Sun Blanket
 
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Cannot recomend enough! I've bought in mutiple sizes and for many gifts
Baby and Toddler Sun Hat
 
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AMAZING for infants! Even has two way zipper for easy diaper changes
SwimZip Long-Sleeve UPF 50+ Swimsuit for Girls
 
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Super cute and great coverage for babes and toddlers
RuffleButts® UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Swimsuit
 
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2 piece rash guard sets for toddlers = Easier when potty training or ready for potty!
RuffleButts® 2 Piece Swimsuit Set w/UPF 50+
 
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Cannot recommend enough for the beach!
Sport-Brella Premiere XL UPF 50+ Umbrella Shelter
 
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Great for walks in the stroller, beach, swim, you name it!
Coolibar UPF 50+ Baby Wave Swim Tights
 
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This fabric is AMAZING! Rash guards get hot, this is a soft and breathable fabric that's great even on hot days.
Coolibar UPF 50+ Toddler Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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