Why I Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen Anymore

Every day, your skin takes hits, UV rays, pollutants, blue light, stress. Sunscreen isn’t optional anymore. It’s your daily defense system.

So if you wear it every single day… why would you trust the cheapest thing on the shelf?

Here’s why I switched to Sky and Sol, and why I gladly pay more for sunscreen that actually protects and heals.

1. Tallow Is More Expensive, Because It Actually Works

Sky and Sol’s SPF is powered by grass-fed tallow, an ancestral skincare fat that mimics the natural structure of human skin. That means your body recognizes it, absorbs it, and actually uses it to repair and protect.

Compare that to what’s in most cheap sunscreens:

• Petroleum byproducts
• Silicone fillers
• Watered-down moisturizers

Those sit on your skin. Tallow becomes part of your skin’s barrier. Tallow isn’t trendy. It’s biologically compatible, rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), and ethically sourced in small batches. Yes, it costs more, but it actually nourishes. And no, it doesn’t smell like a barn. It’s completely neutral and non-greasy.

2. Cheap Sunscreens Are Hiding Real Risks

I used to buy SPF for $10 and feel smug about it. Until I found out what was actually in it.

Most chemical sunscreens use ingredients like:

• Oxybenzone (linked to hormone disruption)
• Avobenzone (unstable under sunlight)
• Octinoxate (banned in Hawaii for killing coral reefs)

Sky and Sol uses non-nano zinc oxide instead. It stays on the skin’s surface, provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection, and doesn’t enter your bloodstream. This isn’t fear-mongering. FDA studies have confirmed systemic absorption of common sunscreen chemicals. Sky and Sol is kid-safe, pregnancy-safe, and approved by dermatologists. What you don’t put on your skin matters as much as what you do.

3. White Cast? Solved, with Expensive Tech

Let’s be real: most mineral sunscreens leave you looking like a frosted donut. That’s why people avoid them—even when they know they’re safer.

Sky and Sol fixed that with something they call Anti-White Cast Tech. It’s their proprietary formula that makes zinc oxide vanish into any skin tone. This isn’t magic. It’s an ultra-fine non-nano zinc dispersion system paired with fast-absorbing natural oils (like jojoba). Creating that silky texture costs more, but the payoff is real. No ghost face. No sticky mess.