Sun damage is one of the top factors that lead to skin aging. When shopping for a sunscreen lotion, look for an all-natural solution: even though natural products are a bit more expensive than synthetic ones, they are guaranteed to take better care of your skin and not cause any side effects. And the price difference is nothing to be scared of—you will usually spend five or maybe ten more dollars on natural products.

Research has shown sun creams and lotions based on non-nano particle zinc oxide can work miracles in terms of skin care. Not only do they protect you against harmful UVA and UVB rays, but also moisturize the skin and prevent premature aging. Here are three of the top zinc oxide sunscreen products on the market today.

  • Obagi Medical Products offers a line of three zinc oxide sunscreen products that are known to reduce the occurrence of redness and blotchiness and keep a balanced skin tone.
  • Loving Naturals Organic SPF 30 cream has been rated #1 for 2011 by many professional reviewers. It is an all-natural zinc oxide sunscreen that can do magic for your skin.
  • Vanicream is advertised to have multiple purposes, but mainly focuses on moisturizing the skin and protecting it against harmful UV rays. The SPF 60 product is among the leading zinc oxide sunscreen products available these days.

Some of these products might feel greasy, oily or look pasty when you first use them. Make sure you rub them thoroughly into your skin—the uncomfortable feeling will go away in no time. Get a zinc oxide sunscreen to try on your next weekend at the beach and you will be happy you did.