Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

I have combination skin that can sometimes break out. In a pinch, I used this sunscreen on my face as well as body. It left no oily residue and protected my skin both days this weekend while I was in the mid day sun for a couple of hours. I am very impressed that it is both gentle and effective, and am considering using it as my go-to sunscreen all the time (even for my face). The odor is almost non-existent which I like. Other Alba lotions I had tried smelled so strongly of grapeseed oil, I couldn't use them.

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

How can a product claim to be natural when it contains synthetic chemicals 'Methylparaben, Propylparaben' in its ingredients that cause cancer?

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

Switched from a non-SPF body lotion which I use daily after shower to provide more protection from unplanned sun exposure. Surprised at how moisturizing it is and like that it is virtually fragrance free. All perfect for the summer!

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

Actually, I love the smell! There are lots of good body lotions, but I especially like this one for the aroma.

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

I did some research for a daily moisturizer containing SPF, and this brand was reviewed highly as one of the more natural.

My intention was/is to apply it daily for additional sun protection, but I don't use it for my face so it's only really good for the summer, for me. I also haven't used it on my legs after shaving, as I have sensitive skin and fear I might have a reaction to it (although I haven't yet).

The product itself is ok. Like most sunscreens, it's a little "chalky", in that you have to use a lot to really feel like you have coverage. It's not what I'm used to with typical moisturizers, but that's ok for me because I'm not really using it in that way. It's not greasy, and it absorbs pretty well into my skin. I still use my usual moisturizers at night for dry skin, as needed, so this is more for daily sun protection.

There's no way to tell for sure if a sunscreen is working, but it does seem as if this serves that purpose. I do have to wonder, though, about the shelf life of the sunscreen in this bottle, since I have heard that most sunscreens should be replaced every year. I have a lot of this product left over and probably won't be using it again until next summer - I wish it came in a smaller bottle.

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

Goes on just like a lotion but with SPF!

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

It's worth noting that as of this review Alba has not had any parabens in this product for over a year, and if you buy a new bottle the listed ingredients reflect that change. It's still not quite as purely good for the user and planet as I wish it could be & remain so lovely & effective but trying to avoid parabens kept me from buying more after trying & liking the old version- now I'm back to this for my everyday lotion.

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

I have been looking high and low for a lotion with spf that I can use for everyday on my body that does not have that chemical sunblock smell. This smells great but is more difficult to rub in than normal lotion like many sunblock are. However its worth it.

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

I use this practically every morning, whether it's sunny or not! Light scent (I don't find it to be sunscreen-y at all), non-greasy, and a nice amount of SPF for a regular day. Highly recommend!

Comments about Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Daily Shade Formula, SPF 16, 12 fl oz:

This just smells like sunscreen, if I wanted to wear sunscreen, I would get actual SUNSCREEN. Pass on this is you are trying to get the best of both worlds, this stuff might perform well, but the scent made me gag.