What Is Hair Sunscreen? Similar to SPF for your face, hair sunscreen works by either reflecting or absorbing UV rays to provide UV protection and nourish strands for healthy, frizz-free tresses. Sprays and powders designed specifically for oily scalps may be more appropriate options than SPF formulas.
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has become an indispensable component in professional haircare products due to its array of beauty benefits. Coconut oil provides deep nourishment for strands while strengthening them, moisturizing and strengthening them while providing natural sunscreen protection.
Studies suggest that coconut oil contains up to 7 SPF as a natural sunscreen, but it’s important to remember it hasn’t been rigorously tested as such and for maximum effectiveness should always be used with another certified sun protection product. Still, coconut oil provides natural protection without blocking beneficial UV rays that our bodies need.
Kopari’s USDA-certified organic, Leaping Bunny-approved coconut oil is produced using freshly harvested raw coconuts in an extraction process that ensures crystal clear oil that never goes rancid. Perfect for sensitive skin types as well as providing broad spectrum protection from UVA/UVB rays – its lightweight texture absorbs quickly.
2. Macadamia Nut Oil
Macadamia nut oil is a non-greasy natural beauty oil that absorbs quickly into hair and skin, helping to moisturize, nourish, soothe, protect against sun damage and protect itself against future sunburns.
Squalene, which naturally occurs in our skin surface lipids and fights free radicals to protect us against premature aging, can also be found here in high concentrations, along with palmitoleic and oleic fatty acids that help decrease trans-epidermal water loss by keeping skin and hair hydrated.
Olive oil is non-comedogenic and offers a balanced ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids that make it suitable for most skin types, particularly dry, sensitive, and mature ones. Furthermore, its carrier properties help essential oils penetrate more deeply into skin tissues – this is why we utilize it in products like Daydreamer Natural Face Moisturizer and Cloud Whip Face Cream.
3. Argan Oil
Argan oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” is an unparalleled beauty ingredient found in numerous skincare and haircare products. Moisturizer, soothing agent and sun protection product all rolled into one, argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E) as well as omega fatty acids to provide ample hydration for its users.
Kahina Giving Beauty CEO Katharine personally visits each cooperative that supplies us with our organic argan oil to ensure top quality production and fair treatment of women who work there.
Apply as needed for added moisture and sun protection. Add it to PATTERN styling products for enhanced texture and hold. It works especially well as an anti-curl hair serum to maintain elastic strands while protecting from moisture loss.
4. Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is not only an edible food source, but also one of the most versatile natural beauty oils on the market. Boasting an SPF between 4-15, avocado oil provides natural sun protection while simultaneously nourishing skin and hair.
Rich in vitamins A, B, D and E as well as essential fatty acids, it provides essential anti-scarring and cell renewal properties, making it an excellent lubricant for skin and hair while strengthening its strands.
Start using avocado oil before heading out for beach fun – or look for dry shampoos with this ingredient – that contain this ingredient to combat dandruff and prevent over-stimulation of your scalp. Additionally, avocado oil can also serve as a styling serum to tame unruly locks or add shine on shorter styles; in addition to being an anti-ageing ingredient by smoothing wrinkles and adding a healthy glow to both face and body.
