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5 Ways We're Simplifying Our Life This Summer

Let them have some independence. Blake’s famous words lately are “I do it myself” and Branden is indepenedent with most things at this point in life, too. It’s important to me that they grow into self-suffient adults and I think that starts with small tasks that are age appropriate. One thing that we are loving this summer that is also making life easier for me is Project Sunscreen’s toxic-free, reef-friendly sunscreen that the kids can actually apply without help.

You probably read about me introducing them last month, and these cool, brightly colored sunscreens that roll on and rub in with ease are still a part of our life. Developed by moms, who know the pain of trying to find a safe sunscreen for our children and also the struggle to get it on their bodies, this amazing product was literally developed to make everyone’s lives easier. And you know what? We are obsessed!

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Summer is here and the best way to protect your skin is with safe sunscreen that is good for your skin and good for your body. Most sunscreen is made with harmful chemicals that are soaked in through the skin and into your blood stream. Project Sunscreen is a mineral-based sunscreen that is safe for the entire family. They have a line for babies, a line for kids, a line for teens, and a line for adults. Their 100% mineral-derived sunscreen, including naturally-derived zinc oxide, protected from the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. It’s free of harmful chemicals and packed with clean ingredients to protect, hydrate, and soothe skin of all ages, types, and tone.

16 New Sunscreens to Try Because Yes, You Still Need It

Sunscreen is a year-round must-have, but especially helpful when the weather gets warmer and the sun stays out longer. Even if you’re working from home every day and saving your leisurely walks or daily run for the early evening, having the best sunscreens on hand ensures that your skin is shielded from sun damage, seen and unseen. And this year, the options are more expansive than ever.

Understandably so, sunscreen isn’t exactly fun to apply. The ones we used as kids smelled weird and added an extra step to our routines. Sadly, a lot of them still leave behind an ugly white-gray cast that only looks worse when we attempt to cover it with makeup. Thankfully, brands have been upping their game in recent years so we’re not stuck with the old-school traditional formulas we tend to skip. Now, we have setting sprays infused with SPF protection, mousse and mist formulas that leave us feeling refreshed and lightweight lotions that blend down into a clear finish.

Ahead, I’ve gathered some of the best sunscreens to launch so far this year for every budget, some of which also provide protection from the blue light pollution emitted from our laptops and phone screens.

The Project Sunscreen Festival SPF 40 Products are Reef-Safe

The Project Sunscreen Festival SPF 40 collection has been unveiled by the brand as a new range of products that will offer consumers an easy way to stave off the effects of time in the sun. The products will be launched at Ulta Beauty and Stop & Shop locations in the US and are all formulated to be reef-safe, ocean-friendly and crafted using 100% mineral active ingredients. The products are also free from chemicals including oxybenzone and octinoxate, and in compliance with safe sunscreen legislation that was passed in Key West and Hawaii.

Co-Founder and CEO Rachel Henderson touted the new Project Sunscreen Festival SPF 40 collection saying, "When we set out to create Project Sunscreen, it was essential to us to create something that was both good for your skin and good for the environment."

Project Sunscreen rolls out to Ulta Beauty, Stop & Shop

Project Sunscreen’s line of products is hitting two major retailers. The California-based, Aussie-inspired sunscreen brand will be available at Ulta and Stop & Shop.

Project Sunscreen’s Kids, Baby and For All lines are rolling out to the beauty retailer’s site and stores, as well as 335 Stop & Shop doors. Exclusive to Ulta will be the Project Sunscreen Festival SPF 40 SKU, which features original labels and was inspired by summer events and outdoor celebrations.

“Our new Ulta collection is the ‘next generation’ of Project Sunscreen, complete with our distinguishable bright labels, distinctive roller ball bottle, and cap toppers to keep your Project Sunscreen right at your fingertips,” said Project Sunscreen co-founder and CEO Rachel Henderson said. “Like our popular kids’ and baby sunscreens, these lines for teens and adults are filled with the same, gentle ingredients to help protect against the drying effects of the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays.”

Project Sunscreen products are reef-safe, ocean-friendly and formulated from 100% mineral active ingredients as naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the company said. Free of such harsh chemicals as oxybenzone and octinoxate, the brand’s products follow measures of the safe sunscreen legislation passed in Hawaii and Key West and do not contain fragrances, dyes, parabens PABAs.

“When we set out to create Project Sunscreen, it was essential to us to create something that was both good for your skin and good for the environment,” Henderson said.

Protecting Yourself in the Great Outdoors

California-based Project Sunscreen is formulated from 100 percent active mineral ingredients, including naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Together, these ingredients protect one from the sun’s harsh rays. Mineral sunscreens act as a reflective barrier and are more efficient—naturally and more immediately by providing broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protec­tion. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, can take up to 30 minutes to work, as they first have to be absorbed into the skin.

All Project Sunscreen products are ocean- and reef-friend­ly, free of harmful chemicals and packed with clean ingredients that naturally protect, hydrate and soothe skin of all ages, types and tones. According to the company, Project Sunscreen is the first roll-on sun care product that is portable and can be personalized. The distinctive roller ball design allows for a “no mess, no waste” application and is therefore convenient and economical. Each 3-oz. SPF 50 roll-on retails for $16.99.

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Another one of our new faves, and perfect for inclusion in Easter baskets is Project Sunscreen’s Roll-on sunscreen. Created by two moms who have backgrounds in public health and education, this roll-on sunscreen was created to be a better sunscreen for their kids and family. Co-founder Rachel Henderson is a native of New Zealand and Australia, and definitely familiar with being safe with sun. She wanted to make sure her kids were using products that were easy to use and protected them, so she and her dermatologist friend Dr. Ashley Magovern collaborated to create an easy-to-use and FUN sunscreen.

Yes, you read that right, FUN. Kids actually WANT to put this mineral-based sunscreen on and it’s made so that it doesn’t irritate skin but instead soothes, calms and PROTECTS skin of all ages and types. We especially love the baby roll-on because let’s be real–putting sunscreen on babies is not always fun, is it mamas? Project Sunscreen makes it easier for sure.

Project Sunscreen is also cruelty-free and they won’t sell in countries that do conduct animal testing. It’s a reef-friendly product as it only uses zinc oxide and titanium oxide, and since summer’s coming (we promise!), it’s a great time to stock up.

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When I saw the Project Sunscreen products, I knew I had to try them! Not only are they travel-friendly but they also make sunscreen applications super easy and quick! I love the cap topper, which I can easily attach to my bag! I received Project Sunscreen for Kids Make Waves, Project Sunscreen for Teens Rainbow River, and Project Sunscreen for all Aerial Beach.

I love the roll-on applicator! As a special needs mom, I love that this method is so unique! I’ve never seen or even considered anything like it! I can quickly apply sunscreen on my son’s skin. He does not like to sit or stand still and when it’s time to put on sunscreen, he’s wiggly and giggly but still happy as can be! I can use either the Project Sunscreen for Kids Make Waves or Project Sunscreen for Teens Rainbow River on his skin.

I have used the Project Sunscreen products on our face and body with no skin irritations! I like using the Project Sunscreen for all Aerial Beach just before going on my walks or waiting at the bus stop. I find that the sunscreens are interchangeable and have used either products on myself and my son with no issues!

A Sunny Forecast

Project Sunscreen was born in 2016, when two moms, CEO Rachel Henderson, who has a background in public health and education, and Dr. Ashley Magovern, a Los Angeles dermatologist, wanted to create a better sunscreen for their kids. Products were launched in the summer of 2019.

Living in New Zealand and Australia, Henderson learned early on about the importance of sunscreen. After moving to Southern California and raising two young children, she saw the need to encourage sun-safety habits and wanted to develop an effective product that kids would want to use. Having battled skin cancer for much of her adult life, she wanted to make sure her two kids didn’t suffer the same fate by ensuring they practiced good sun-safe habits from an early age.

With a background in health and clinical research, Henderson had the perfect foundation for developing a new sunscreen. But, finding one that was easy to use and didn’t cause skin sensitivity issues was a challenge. She shared the idea with Magovern, and they decided to combine their talents to create Project Sunscreen, a mineral-based sunscreen.

Henderson told Happi that she had a very romantic idea of what it would be like to start Project Sunscreen.

“I thought it would be develop a formula, find some packaging, create labels and somehow get our product magically into stores—that was it!”

Looking back, she says her naiveté was a blessing in disguise.

“To start a company from scratch, it is far more complicated than you can imagine and challenging at almost every turn,” she admitted. “You need a very thick skin, be able to survive on virtually no sleep, make significant decisions in a flash, be a master of juggling a million and one things at one time while still smiling and acting confident in your ability.”

One of the unique aspects of Project Sunscreen is its ball applicator. Henderson said she discovered the form in Australia and when she returned with it to US, parents were constantly asking her where she found it, since she was able to hold onto a wriggling child and easily apply sunscreen.

“Whenever I went back to Australia, I would bring it in by the truckload to share with my friends,” she recalled. “Ashley and I decided to combine our talents to develop a mineral sunscreen that had the similar qualities to the Australian product—but so much better, without chemical filters, mineral-based, reef-friendly and good for your skin ingredients. That was when Project Sunscreen was born!”

The brand launched with six “personalities,” each designed to appeal to a child’s different tastes and interests.

“We strongly believe that if kids feel a personal connection to the bottles, they’ll be excited to use it,” Henderson explained. “The labels are actually created by kids to make sure they’re cool to them.”

This year, Project Sunscreen will grow with new offerings and distribution for teens and adults. SPFU and For All contain zinc oxide, and are fragrance-, PABA-, paraben- and phthalate-free.

Project Sunscreen is available on Amazon and a number of regional grocery chains, throughout the US, including Meijer, Stop and Shop, and Bartell. This Spring, the line debuts at Ulta.

It may have started as a product line, but Henderson and Magovern insist that Project Sunscreen is a movement.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the success we have gotten out of the gate with the brand and it’s almost overwhelming when we see and hear feedback from customers. We know we struck a chord,” explained Henderson. “We’re passionate about helping kids develop sun safety habits early in life and are working with local school and school districts to establish quick, easy and fun sun safety practices. Why? Many children go unprotected from sun exposure at school—especially midday, when sun protection is critical. We also want to make sure that people (adults and children alike) make sunscreen part of their everyday routines—not only during the warm summer months.”

Meet the Creator & Co-Founder of Project Sunscreen, Skin Cancer Survivor & Mama of 2—Rachel Henderson

Today's episode is about an incredible mompreneur who moved from Australia to the US and basically started over in her career and took her passion for skincare and her own experience with skin cancer and created this amazing product, Project Sunscreen.

Rachel Henderson, mama of two shares her journey into motherhood and the US career world very real and raw today and her own struggles and triumphs daily!
Rachel also talks about the differences in motherhood care overseas vs here in the USA, very interesting!!

Ali and Rachel sit down and talk about how hard #momlife really is and their own daily challenges as mompreneurs as well as raising their children. Rachel gives Ali some advice on going from 1-2 as well, and being a more seasoned mama what shes personally experienced so far!

Project Sunscreen is an incredible product that Ali personally uses for Amelia and loves!! It's an easy roll on with no mess that even Amelia loves to use and put on herself. Project Sunscreen is safe, all clean ingredients for you and your babe and works great!!

Rachel and Ali talk about adding skincare with the sun into your daily practices and how important it is!!

Ali also loves the amazingly fun aesthetic the bottles each have and little personalities to them! Genius marketing and for the kids to have fun!
Rachel hopes to not only bring amazing products to the market but also education on this entire subject with the Sun! Did you now 1 out of 5 americans will get Skin Cancer?! We did not.

Rachel is currently launching a fun festival collection with Ulta Beauty as well, so stay tuned as well as a teens and adult line, love it!!