If you're like me (so pale that we belong under a rock), then hanging out on the coast requires proper sunscreen. And even if you bronze up faster than a roast turkey, you still need protection.

There are different types of sunscreens out there, those that use chemical blocks and those that use physical ones, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. I prefer to use the most natural products possible, so I'm always on the lookout for new products. (I'm one of those people who stand in the aisles and read every ingredient listed on the label.)

My latest find is MelanSol sun protection products. It combines mineral reflective UV filters (physical blockers), but also uses pure natural ingredients and super antioxidants, like Bio-Melanin, extracted from fruit of the date palm, green tea, and vitamin E. The combination of mineral sunscreen and antioxidants helps prevent free radicals from long-term aging, plus together they have greater protection against UVA, UVB, and UVC rays than sunscreen alone, according to The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

The best part is that MelanSol doesn't smell like you spilled a pina colada all over yourself. Its natural oils, including those from lemon, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, oregano, and thyme, impart an herbaceous scent that reminds me of sunning on the Mediterranean coast.

I may be whiter than pork belly, but I do like to get out from under the rock once in a while. Available at MelanSol.us