A Weekend Safe-Bake Companion

In honor of our projected forecast of six CONSECUTIVE sunny days here in the Big Apple, we here at MUNW would like to bring it down and talk about the Safe Bake. I sympathize with all of you who want nothing more than to shed all sleeves, socks and long pants at the first signs of a sunny day. But we all have to face the music: it’s unsafe and downright stupid to go out basking in those rays without sunblock. I have learned my lesson many times over. So in honor of bathing suits, tank tops, and my shorty-shorts, I present to you all some eco/body-friendly picks to keep you safe and sun-kissed for the summer.

Most sunscreens work by containing an organic chemical compound that absorbs UV light or an opaque material that reflects light. Apart from these components, sunscreen lotions usually contain fragrance, alcohols, and other ingredients that can be not-so-friendly for our bodies or the environment. My non-synthetic option is Soleo Organics Sunscreen in SPF 30. This wunder-produkt contains ”nanofine” zinc oxide, considered the best protection against UVA and UVB rays. It also happens to be chemical and synthetic-preservative free. If this wasn’t good enough for you, kittens—unlike other zinc oxide sunscreens, this one won’t turn make you look like you work in a flourmill (ie- it’s clear upon application).



I f you’re sneaky enough to avoid the sun completely this summer, you can pull another one over on everybody by keeping up a sun-kissed glow with a kick-ass bronzer. The good Doctor (Dr. Hauschka that is) now features a bronzing powder in his new line of cosmetics. This compact bronzer is chock full of safe and yummy things like jojoba oil and carrot extract for extra hydration. The spotlight ingredient of this powder is powdered silk fibers, which have anti microbial properties and contain an amino acid composition almost identical to skin. If you didn’t think you were doing enough good in the world already, you are also supporting a biodynamic mulberry growing initiative to provide a food source to our talented silkworm friends.





So friends, be sure to take advantage of the great outdoors this weekend. Be safe, safe, be festive (Cinqo de Mayo!), be FABULOUS.