Safe Sun Care

Treat your skin to a new line of defense this summer. Vivesana, meaning “live healthy” in Italian, offers strong, 100 percent natural sunscreens, including a 70 percent organic baby sunscreen. Committed to safety and sustainability in product, packaging, and practices, the company avoids all synthetics, including phthalates, parabens, PABA, and BPA. Its packaging is entirely U.S.-made and recyclable, and ten percent of profits are shared with organizations devoted to environmental and health causes. Solar to Polar Ultra’s light botanicals, like jojoba and apricot, hydrate and nourish. Antioxidants including green tea and raspberry seed help scavenge radicals and repair damaged cells. Solar to Polar Baby offers safe and natural UVA/UVB protection and also employs photo-protective, antioxidant-rich botanicals to supplement natural zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, resulting in gentle and nourishing natural protection for little ones. Vivesana is available locally at Magical Child in Encinitas or online. (www.vivesana.com)   JANE SHIOMI