Why Crunchi SPF is the Safest Sunscreen for Your Family (and What to Avoid!)

When it comes to sunscreen, most people assume that if it’s sold in stores, it must be safe. Unfortunately, many conventional sunscreens contain harmful chemicals that absorb into the skin and bloodstream, leading to hormone disruption, allergies, and even potential long-term health risks. Not to mention, some of these ingredients are devastating to marine life and coral reefs.

As a mom, I refuse to take chances with what I put on my family’s skin—especially something we use daily in the warmer months! That’s why I only trust Crunchi SPF. It’s not just about sun protection; it’s about protecting our health, too.

🚫 Popular Sunscreens to Avoid

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has flagged many popular sunscreen brands for containing toxic ingredients that pose risks to both humans and the environment. Some of the worst offenders include:

Neutrogena – Contains oxybenzone, linked to hormone disruption. Some formulas were even recalled due to benzene contamination!
Banana Boat – Uses avobenzone and other chemical filters that can penetrate the skin.
Coppertone – Often contains octinoxate, a chemical that disrupts endocrine function and harms coral reefs.
Hawaiian Tropic – Marketed as “reef-friendly” but still contains questionable ingredients.
Supergoop – Some formulas contain avobenzone, which is known to break down in the sun and cause skin irritation.

These brands may be widely available, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe.

Why I Choose Crunchi SPF Instead

So, what makes Crunchi SPF different from the rest? Here’s why I trust it for my entire family:

🌿 100% Mineral Protection – Crunchi uses non-nano zinc oxide, which sits on top of the skin to protect against UV rays without absorbing into the body. Many chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, are absorbed into the bloodstream within minutes.

🚫 No Chemical Sunscreens – It’s free from oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, and other harmful chemicals commonly found in traditional sunscreens.

🌊 Truly Reef-Safe – Unlike many brands that claim to be “reef-safe” but still contain harmful ingredients, Crunchi is Hawaii-compliant and free from any chemicals that damage marine life.

🧴 No Artificial Fragrances or Toxic Fillers – Many sunscreens are loaded with synthetic fragrances, parabens, and preservatives that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Crunchi keeps it clean with gentle, nourishing ingredients that are safe for babies, kids, and those with sensitive skin.

✔️ Certified Clean Beauty – Crunchi is EWG-verified and held to the highest safety standards, ensuring that every ingredient is safe, effective, and non-toxic.

Because Sunscreen Shouldn’t Come with a Health Risk

Sunscreen is meant to protect us from harm, not expose us to dangerous chemicals. That’s why I’ve made the switch to Crunchi SPF, and I’ll never go back! It’s a simple swap that makes a huge difference for both our health and the planet.

Want to try Crunchi SPF for your family? Drop a ☀️ in the comments, and I’ll send you all the details!

Or grab yours here for 24% off the entire month of March! -> https://crunchi.com/?als=jessicaderico

 The Importance of Using Daily SPF 

Summer or winter, rain or shine, there is one skincare product that should be a non-negotiable part of your daily routine: SPF! Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, using SPF every day is crucial for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin. Check out some reasons why incorporating SPF into your daily skincare regimen is an absolute must:

1️⃣ Protection against harmful UV rays: The sun emits two types of ultraviolet rays that can damage your skin: UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can prematurely age the skin, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. UVB rays, on the other hand, are responsible for sunburns. Both types of rays can contribute to the development of skin cancer. SPF acts as a shield, blocking and absorbing these harmful rays, reducing the risk of sun damage and protecting the skin.

2️⃣ Prevention of premature aging: Did you know that exposure to the sun is one of the primary causes of premature aging? The sun’s rays can break down collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, leading to sagging, wrinkles, and a dull complexion. By applying SPF daily, you provide your skin with a layer of defense against these aging effects, helping to maintain a youthful appearance.

3️⃣ Reduction of skin cancer risk: Skin cancer is a significant concern, with the incidence rates increasing globally. Regular use of SPF has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, including both melanoma and non-melanoma types. It’s a simple yet effective way to prioritize your long-term skin health.

4️⃣ Prevention of hyperpigmentation and dark spots: Sun exposure can trigger the production of melanin, leading to hyperpigmentation and dark spots on the skin. Applying SPF daily helps to inhibit this process and prevent the formation of uneven skin tone and discoloration, keeping your complexion more even and radiant.

5️⃣ Defense against photoaging: Photoaging refers to the aging effects caused by sun exposure, including wrinkles, leathery texture, and uneven pigmentation. By using SPF consistently, you can significantly minimize the damage caused by photoaging, helping your skin to maintain a healthier and more youthful appearance over time.

6️⃣ Guarding against sunburns: Sunburns not only cause temporary discomfort but can also lead to long-term damage to the skin. Using SPF helps to prevent sunburns, allowing you to enjoy outdoor activities without the risk of painful burns and subsequent skin damage.

Remember, incorporating SPF into your daily skincare routine is not just for beach vacations or sunny days. UV rays can penetrate clouds and windows, meaning your skin is exposed even on cloudy or indoor days. To fully protect your skin, choose a TOXIN FREE broad-spectrum SPF with a minimum of SPF 30 and apply it generously to all exposed areas of your body, including your face, neck, and hands.

Your skin is an invaluable asset, and taking proactive steps to care for it will pay off in the long run. Make SPF a daily habit and your skin will thank you with its healthy and radiant glow for years to come! 🌟

My all time favorite toxin free Facial SPF just went on sale! It’s lightweight and absorbs right in not leaving the typical whitecast a lot of toxin free sunscreens leave. Find it here -> http://ltl.is/4dnvkmw

 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮, 𝓶𝔂 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓼!

By popular demand, I’m doing this rare pop up sample pack sale 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺!

This is for those of you who are brand NEW to Crunchi.

🤗 Here’s how it works…

Sample packs will be only $8 including shipping and you can choose any combo of these 4 products…

✨ Beautifully Flawless Foundation (I’m happy to shade match you 😊 just need a selfie in natural light and your current foundation brand and shade)

✨ Daylight Moisturizer

✨ Sunlight SPF

✨ Nightlight Cream

✨ Clarilight Facial Essence

✨ Translucent Setting Powder

✨ Charcoal Facial Bar

✨ Gentle Facial Bar

✨ Charcoal Body Bar

✨ I am Polished Exfoliator/Mask

✨ I am the Balm Cleanser

My supplies are limited so this is first come, first serve. Comment if you want one. Once I run out of supplies, they will be gone for this round.

▶︎ After you comment which four items you’d like, I will reach out to get your info and foundation shade if needed, so please keep an eye on that 🤗

▶︎ All payments will be exchanged via Venmo or PayPal, and I won’t be creating your pack until it is received –

Venmo is Jessica-DeRico (must be via friends and family)

PayPal is derico.jessica@gmail.com (must be via friends and family)

▶︎ You can 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 unless you’re snagging one for your bestie and then you can connect us in a 3 way chat. If you connect me to a friend for a sample pack, I’ll be sending you a surprise gift as a thank you! (Plus you can share a referral link with them and get $10 if they order)

▶︎ When you’re ready to convert your sample to a full size order, you’ll get $5 of your sample pack back 💚

▶︎ You must not be working with/learning from another Crunchi advocate already

I absolutely love helping women detox all areas of their life, but makeup and skincare is especially FUN! I can’t wait for you ladies to fall in love with safe beauty ✌️🌿

Melanoma Awareness Month

Sun Protection is SO important… but not all sunscreen is safe.

Who’s looking to preserve their skin AND stay as healthy as possible??

If you want to have beautiful skin AND decrease your risk of melanoma- sunscreen is ESSENTIAL.

Melanoma might be the least common form of cancer, but it is also the deadliest. 

In 2022 in the United States, it is estimated that:

  • There will be 197,700 cases of melanoma diagnosed. Of those, 97,920 cases will be noninvasive and 99,780 cases will be invasive. Of the invasive cases,
    • 57,180 cases will occur in men.
    • 42,600 cases will occur in women.
  • There will be 7,650 deaths from the disease.
    • 5,080 will be men.
    • 2,570 will be women.

The link between melanoma and sun—especially sunburn—is abundantly clear:

  • The vast majority of melanomas are caused by UV exposure from the sun.
  • Your risk for melanoma doubles if you’ve had more than five sunburns.
  • One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life.

This is the product you DO NOT skip, friends. You, your partners, your kids, and anyone else you care about should be wearing a toxin free facial SPF every single day of the year and a toxin free body SPF when you’re going to be outside in the sun for any amount of time. 

Why is choosing safe sunscreen so important?

Did you know that 78 popular sunscreens were recently found to contain 3 X the FDA restricted levels of Benzene? Did you also know that Benzene is known to cause >> CANCER << in humans according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and other regulatory agencies?

*Source: study by Valisure May 2021

Additionally, these⚠️toxic ingredients are also commonly found in chemical sunscreens👇

❌ oxybenzone

❌ octinoxate

❌ parabens

❌ propylene glycol

❌ phenoxyethanol

❌ BHT

❌ fragrance

…also linked to cancer & other health concerns!

So which sunscreens should you go with?

My favorite Facial SPF (every human should be wearing everyday of the year) can be found here and is currently on sale for Memorial Day (Just got to “shop” “skincare” “sunlight facial SPF”) 👇

crunchi.com/jessicaderico/event/31720

My favorite body SPFs are the Think brand and All Good 👇

https://amzn.to/3kHCrfc https://amzn.to/3kHLehi

Like what you read on this blog? You’ll LOVE the Raising Clean Facebook Community 👇

https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingclean

Family Fun Month

Did you know that August is National Family Fun Month? I just learned this myself!

In our family, fun revolves around traveling, fitness, and being outside. Right now the way we incorporate all three of these things can’t fully include Adeline because she’s too young, but we’re hoping when she’s old enough she’ll want to get involved as well. We spent this last weekend doing something we love, racing a Spartan Race.

Christopher and I have gotten really into Obstacle Course races this past summer. We love that they allow us to do all of our favorite things: travel, stay fit, and be outside! They also fall perfectly into our lifestyle and our goal to raise Addie in a toxin free, healthy environment as she’s being exposed to these events, watching us train for these events, and we keep with our toxin free lifestyle during them as well.

I see so many people at these races slathering on the toxic sunscreen, and I so badly wish I could educate them on the dangers they’re causing their bodies while they are trying to prevent their bodies from harm from the sun! Spray sunscreens are the absolute worst because of everything you’re inhaling in conjunction with what you’re putting on your skin. But, even most lotion sunscreens are harmful, even the ones claiming to be clean. I make sure to apply my toxin free facial SPF in the morning (which I do every morning anyway) and bring my toxin free body SPF!

Here’s some info to help you choose safe sunscreens for yourself and your family…

You’ll want to avoid ingredients Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, and ALL spray-on SPF (to avoid inhalation of chemicals and/or minerals), and common chemical preservatives like: parabens, and phenoxyethanol.

You’ll want to look for non-nano Zinc and Titanium Dioxide mineral SPF with no sketchy preservatives.

To learn more about the harmful sunscreens to avoid and also grab my safe swap recommendations, go here 👉 https://forms.gle/j39yLgwiVcHaLYKR9