Let me start this review by saying I hate the way sunscreen feels on my face. It feels icky and makes me rather hot in the sunlight. I do know how important it is to wear it though (both for skin protection, but also its anti-aging qualities), and I often revert to using aerosol suntan lotion because it does not feel as sticky on my skin.
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So it was a bit of a concern to test out the Ursa Major Force Field Daily Defense Lotion, but to my surprise, it was lightweight and not at all sticky on my face.
I used it for the first time while in French Polynesia where the humidity could have easily made it feel uncomfortable.
Ursa Major products are wide-ranging from sunscreen to skin moisturizers and individually wrapped face wash cloths that exfoliate and clean skin, which are perfect for frequent travelers.
Almost everything is naturally derived unlike most of the chemical sunscreens available in stores, which can include toxins like parabens and sulfates.
One of the key ingredients in this lotion is the plant stem cell extract that are cleaner and more suitable for beauty products.
The sunscreen is also a great facial moisturizer for frequent travelers as it is unscented and can keep skin from becoming too dry after hours and hours in an aircraft cabin.
The sunscreen has an SPF of 18 to keep out the majority of UVA and UVB rays, and it absorbs quickly into your skin.
Certainly, if you plan on swimming, it could make sense to reapply regularly, but many people don’t understand the importance of sunscreen for non-recreational activities like being outdoors for a social function or even dining in a streetside café.
The lotion can help to strengthen the skin barrier while stimulating cell regeneration and improving the overall skin tone and elasticity.
A TSA-friendly 1.7oz bottle retails for $54, which is not cheap, but the benefits are notable over the cheaper chemical versions easily available. It is also available on Amazon.
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My favorite product from Ursa Major is the travel-sized facial wipe that retails for $24 for a travel bag of 20, but when spending time in the sun, this sunscreen will be prominent on my radar screen.