I’ve spent the past 6 months updating my Personal Care recommendations (or not recommended) resources. I’ve really enjoyed that process, and with summer here I thought a list dedicated to safe sunscreen choices was in order. Let’s start with a basic fact. There are 2 forms of sunblock: chemicals (such as Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octinoxate) OR physical blockers (such as zinc and titanium dioxide). If you want to read more about that topic, here’s a link. In my opinion, the chemical blockers aren’t safe, so you will not find any of those on my Approved or So-So lists. Generally the ingredient lists will include what percentage of zinc or titanium dioxide they include. For reference, typically 20% zinc gives ~SPF30, tallow has SPF 4, coconut oil around 8. Also, I value as many organic ingredients as possible as well when looking at what to add to my best-of-the-best lists. Of course if you’re looking for a sunscreen recommendation for a toddler or super young child, go with as minimal ingredients as possible and in my opinion they should be organic. Covering up is always best, when possible.
Some brands I looked at had 1 or 2 options only, so I listed those. Several brands had a TON of options. So I didn’t necessarily look at every, single one. In those instances I would look at a lotion, spray, and stick. I list exactly what I looked at. You can typically get a pretty good feel for the line based on looking at several options. If you’re curious about any option offered by any brand I mentioned below, that is not specifically on this list, please reach out and I’ll take a look and give you my feedback. Some brands have items in a couple different spots. For example, I put Rowe Casa on my Approved List for their lotion but put their stick on my So-So list.
I included prices as well so you don’t get super excited about an option then realize it’s way out of your budget. Some of these are quite pricey! Also, while ingredients are SUPER important, so is efficacy. I’m absolutely interested in YOUR feedback on these brands. Did you try something that has great ingredients, but it didn’t work? Some of them can go on thick and leave people feeling pasty and like a ghost. That’s important too. In order for people to want to grab these products as a safe option, they need to be comfortable with them. So, please share in the comments below if you have feedback!
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*NOTE: Please forgive the formatting of this resource. I spent several hours on this (around 12) as is and did my best to try to merge formatting. But I could have spent hours getting it how I would like it and decided I have better uses of my time. So below you’ll find things as they were listed on the sites I took the ingredients from. Deal with it, LOL 🙂
Best-of-the-Best:
**3rd Rock Sunblock:
–THOUGHTS: Absolutely nothing concerning here, these are great options!
*Sunscreen lotion-aromatherapeutic zinc oxide SPF35 $29.95 3.3oz
• Zinc oxide (23.5%)
• USP Kosher Vegetable glycerin
• Distilled Water
• Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil
• Gamma oryzanol
• Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
• L-arginine
• Aloe barbadensis Miller leaf gel
• Cera Flava (Unrefined beeswax) – High mountain desert beeswax with propolis
• Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax
• Phosphatidyl choline and / or refined coconut oil extract
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
• Zea mays (corn) starch
• Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) extract
• Xanthan gum
• Frankincense (Boswelia Sacra) Essential Oil
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Essential Oil
*Unscented SPF35 $29.95 3.3oz
• Zinc oxide (23.5%)
• Vegetable glycerin
• Distilled Water
• Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil
• Gamma oryzanol
• Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
• L-arginine
• Aloe barbadensis Miller leaf gel
• High mountain desert beeswax with propolis
• Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax
• Phosphatidyl choline and / or refined coconut oil extract
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
• Zea mays (corn) starch
• Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) extract
• Xanthan gum
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**All Good:
—THOUGHTS: I looked at several products from this brand and put the rest of them on my So-So list. However, this stick looks great and I can recommend it without hesitation.
*Mineral sunstick spf 30. $10 .6oz ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nanoparticle). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Flavor), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Sesame Indicum (Sesame)Seed Oil*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Tapioca Starch*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Non-GMO Tocopherol (Vitamin E).
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**Ann Marie Gianni:
–THOUGHTS: Just 1 offering that I saw. Absolutely no ingredients of concern, fantastic option. Just really expensive!
*Sun Love- Everyday Sheer Sunscreen $50 1.7oz: Zinc oxide (non-nano) (15%), *Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Sorbitan olivate (olive derived emulsifier), *Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, *Olea europaea (olive) oil, *Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, *Cera alba (beeswax), Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, *Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) fruit oil, Tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin E). *Organically grown or wildcrafted
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**Babo Botanicals:
–THOUGHTS: I put Babo on my So-So list for other options I looked at, although they were almost good enough to go in my Approved category. A common thread I’ve seen across brands I looked at is their stick versions are the safest of all offerings. Something to keep in mind! And they are easy to apply vs sometimes lotions can be on the thick side when mineral-based.
*Super shield mineral sunscreen sport stick $13.50 .6oz: Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.7%
Inactive ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*^, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*^, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax^, Octyldodecyl Oleate^, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*^, Beeswax*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*^, Oryzanol^, Jojoba Esters^, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Bisabolol*^, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil*^, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*^, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)^. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS ^PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS
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**Badger:
—THOUGHTS: Absolutely nothing of concern. I have used this brand myself on/off over the years and think it’s a fantastic option. Many more options than what I list below, this is just a sampling and I’ve never seen an ingredient I don’t like in this entire line.
*Daily mineral sunscreen SPF 30- $23.99 4oz: Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Mineral Zinc Oxide 18.75%. Base Ingredients: Organic Steam Distilled Coconut Oil, Sunflower Wax, Sunflower Vitamin E
*Kids mineral sunscreen cream SPF 40- $17.99 2.9oz: Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Mineral Zinc Oxide 22.5%. Base Sunscreen Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Orange Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Tangerine Oil, Sunflower Vitamin E, Organic Vanilla Extract & Organic Seabuckthorn Extract.
*Active Mineral Sunscreen stick SPF35 $11.99 .65oz stick: Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Mineral Zinc Oxide 22.5%. Base Ingredients: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Shea Butter & Sunflower Vitamin E.
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**BluBird Acres:
—THOUGHTS: It doesn’t state what percentage of zinc. She notified me after I shared this that she estimates it to be about 20% and that ” We do use olive and jojoba oil which naturally contain SPF”. Estimated to be spf30 total. I’m a huge fan of tallow balm, it’s so nourishing. I love the minimal ingredients list and the price for 4oz of tallow is reasonable!
*Whipped tallow sun cream: $22 4OZ Ingredients: 100% grass-fed + finished beef suet tallow, organic cold-pressed olive oil, organic beeswax, non-nano zinc oxide, jojoba oil.
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**Celtic Complexion:
–THOUGHTS: Safe, minimal ingredients and nothing of concern!
*Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 32- $37 3oz: Ingredients- 25% zinc oxide, Eldorado Springs Artesian Water, certified organic extra virgin olive oil, certified organic jojoba oil, vegetable glycerin, certified organic shea butter, vegetable emulsifying wax, vegetable vitamin E.
If you’re going to purchase this, MamaSuds who I’m an affiliate with offers it. So please start with this link: www.mamasuds.com/ecofriendlymama
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**Clara and Fritz:
—THOUGHTS: Minimal ingredients, and I’m a huge fan of tallow balm. Yet another fantastic, safe option.
*Tallow based sun protection with zinc oxide- $30 4oz: Active Ingredients: 20% zinc. Inactive Ingredients: Grass-fed beef tallow, organic virgin coconut oil, beeswax, non-nano zinc oxide, organic cocoa powder (for color).
*Summer stick with zinc oxide- $20 1.76oz: Active Ingredients: 20% zinc. Inactive Ingredients: Grass-fed beef tallow, beeswax, non-nano zinc oxide, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic cocoa powder (for color)
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**Earthley (SEE NOTE BELOW INGREDIENTS LIST)
*Sun Shield- $23.99 8oz
Complete Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive oOil*
- Avocado Oil*
- Raspberry Seed Oil*
- Grapeseed Oil*
- Mango Butter*
- Comfrey Leaf*
- Dandelion Flowers*
- Calendula Flowers*
- Candelilla Wax
*Certified Organic Ingredient
From their website: Sun Shield is not a sunscreen. Products must contain either a chemical blocker (like oxybenzene) or a physical blocker (like zinc oxide) to legally be considered a sunscreen. Instead, Sun Shield uses plant oils and herbs that have a natural SPF and protect skin on a cellular level. Some people use it instead of a traditional sunscreen and some people use it along with a traditional sunscreen. Because it is not legally a sunscreen, it doesn’t have an official SPF rating. However, based on the SPF of each plant oil in it, we estimate a level of 12 – 15.
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**Hello Bello:
–THOUGHTS: I put the other products I looked at from this brand on my So-So list, but as I’ve noted with other sticks on my Approved List, this contains no ingredients of concern in my opinion.
*SPF 50 Baby Face + Body Stick $11.99 1oz: Ingredients- (Active) Zinc Oxide (20%), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Plant-derived Fragrance, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Powder.
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**Earth Mama:
—THOUGHTS: Fantastic options. I’ve never seen anything from this brand with concerning ingredients. A great overall choice for personal care!
*Uber-sensitive mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 40- $15.99 3oz: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 25%, Colloidal Oatmeal .1%. Inactive Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cocos Nucifera (Fractionated Coconut) Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract* *Organic
*Tinted mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 40 $19.99 3oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 25%. Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Punica Granatum Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Iron Oxides, Mica *Organic
*Baby Face Mineral sunscreen face stick spf40. $9.99 .74oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 22%. Inactive Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax) *, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice *, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract* *Organic
*Tinted mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 40 $19.99 3oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 25%. Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Punica Granatum Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Iron Oxides, Mica *Organic
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**LuSa Organics:
—THOUGHTS: Minimal ingredients which I love. Local to me in WI which I also love.
*Sunshine butter- $17.75 4.5oz tin: Ingredients: *Coconut oil, *shea butter (fair trade), *avocado oil, non-nano zinc oxide (20%), *beeswax; and lavender essential oil.
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**Poofy Organics:
—THOUGHTS: Safe and effective, Poofy even publishes their testing results to show efficacy of this product which is not something you’ll find with a lot of small brands. Of course, it’s really important this product does what it is intended to do. Moreso than other products, especially if being used on babies/young children. In the product description you’ll find links to SPF determination results and broad spectrum results too! I have been a Guide with Poofy Organics for 10 years (as I type this!)!!
*The Sunscreen– $18 3.4oz AFFILIATE LINK: https://poofyorganics.com/products/the-sunscreen?ref=ecofriendlyusa (10% off 1st time order with code: ECOFRIENDLYMAMA10)
Ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Camellia Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, NON-NANO, NON-Micronized Zinc Oxide (20%), Organic Rosemary Extract.
*The Sunscreen Stick- $13 .5oz AFFILIATE LINK: https://poofyorganics.com/products/the-sunscreen-stick?ref=ecofriendlyusa (10% off 1st time order with code: ECOFRIENDLYMAMA10)
Ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Beeswax, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Camellia Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, NON-NANO, NON MICRONIZED Zinc Oxide (20%), Organic Rosemary Extract.
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**Raw Elements:
—THOUGHTS: Nothing of concern!! This looks fantastic! I spent quite a bit of time reading up on Polyhydroxystearic Acid as I wasn’t familiar with it and I started seeing it in a lot of sunscreen formulas. I determined that there are no serious risks with it, and it plays an important role in sunscreens in particular: This plant-derived or synthetic ingredient is often used to coat mineral sunscreen actives to help them disperse evenly. Suppliers of polyhydroxystearic acid also claim that it helps increase UV absorption and can reduce the white cast that titanium dioxide and zinc oxide leave behind. (read more here).
*Face + body tube spf30- $19.49 3oz: Active Ingredients: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 23%. InActive Ingredients: *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Beeswax, *Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Butter, Tocopherol (Vitamin E [from Sunflower]), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract *CO Certified Organic
*Spf 50 face & body spray- $24.99 2oz: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (USP) 9.5%, Titanium Dioxide (USP) 7.2%. InActive Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes (And) Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, *CO Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Alumina, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, **Squalane, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol *CO Certified Organic **From Sugarcane
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**Rowe Casa:
—THOUGHTS: Nothing of concern, these look great! Doesn’t say what percentage of zinc/titanium.
*Sun Shield– $16.00 4oz: Original ingredients: organic unrefined cold pressed grapeseed oil, 100% aloe vera*, organic unrefined cold pressed high oleic sunflower oil, non-nano & uncoated zinc oxide, non-nano titanium dioxide, coconut fruit extract, lactobacillus ferment, organic green tea extract, organic beeswax, organic unrefined cold pressed carrot seed oil, organic raspberry seed oil, non-gmo sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c), 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oil: lavender. *Organically crafted
*Sun Shield Tinted- $16.00 4oz: Tinted ingredients: organic unrefined cold pressed grapeseed oil, 100% aloe vera*, organic unrefined cold pressed high oleic sunflower oil, non-nano & uncoated zinc oxide, non-nano titanium dioxide, coconut fruit extract, lactobacillus ferment, organic green tea extract, organic beeswax, organic unrefined cold pressed carrot seed oil, organic raspberry seed oil, non-gmo sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin c), organic natural mica powder, 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oil: lavender. *Organically crafted
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**Sky and Sol:
—THOUGHTS: Another tallow-based option that looks fantastic to me!
*Face and body sunscreen SPF 30 $29.95 2.82oz: Active Ingredients: Non-Nano 15% Zinc Oxide.
Inactive Ingredients: Grass-Fed/Grass-Finished Tallow, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Jojoba Ester, Beeswax, Shea Butter, Propolis.
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**SUNBIO LOGIC:
—THOUGHTS: Small line of sunscreens and balms, everything looks great!
*Organic sunscreen- raw coconut SPF30+ $17 2oz: Active Ingredients: Non Nano Zinc Oxide 23%. Inactive Ingredients: Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extra Virgin Oil*, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter)* *USDA Certified Organic
*Organic sunscreen- kids stick, spf 30+ $33 .6 oz: Active Ingredients: Non Nano Zinc Oxide 23%. Inactive Ingredients: Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Magnifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Vitamin E Sunflower Extract Non-GMO. *USDA Certified Organic
*Naturally tinted, light/medium tone, spf 30+ $24 2 oz: Active Ingredients: Non Nano Zinc Oxide 23%. Inactive Ingredients: Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extra Virgin Oil*, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Iron Oxides, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter)* *USDA Certified Organic
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**Thinkbaby:
—THOUGHTS: Nothing of concern! I do not know what the (1) indicates. I would assume it means organic ingredient, but I do not see that noted anywhere on their site! Other options of theirs went on my So-So List.
*Sunscreen Stick: $11.99 .64oz: Active ingredient: zinc oxide 20% (non-nano). Inactive ingredients: helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil(1) cocos nucifera (coconut) oil (1) cera alba (beeswax) (1) euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax(1) ricinus communis (castor) oil (1) copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax(1) butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter (1) theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter (1) tocopherol (1) aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice (1)
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**Toups & Co:
—THOUGHTS: Minimal and very safe ingredients. Nothing of concern, just a bit on the pricey side (my thoughts on the whole line in general as well).
*Sun balm- $34 2oz: Ingredients: Grass-fed tallow, organic olive oil, 20% non-nano zinc-oxide, coconut co2, vanilla extract
*Sun stick- $32 (doesn’t list size, looks pretty small, like lip balm size): Ingredients: Grass-fed tallow, raw unfiltered beeswax, non-nano zinc oxide (20%)
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**Whole Foods Market:
—THOUGHTS: This option looks fantastic! I looked at the sprays and unfortunately they all had ingredients of concern.
*365 by Whole Foods Market- Sport Lotion Mineral Sunscreen:
Zinc Oxide 18.75%
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**Young Living:
—FEEDBACK: I had to look up Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate as I wasn’t familiar. I found it can be either synthetic or natural, usually coming from castor beans or soybean oil. It’s an emulsifier and I couldn’t find anything concerning. So, due to the rest of this label looking quite good, I decided to include this brand on my Approved portion. I will note: this is one of the pricier options on this list.
Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 – $44.08 3oz- Ingredients: Zinc oxide 22%, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Isostearic acid † (Helichrysum) oil, Lavandula angustifolia† (Lavender) oil, Commiphora myrrha† (Myrrh) resin oil, Cistus ladanifer† (Cistus) oil, Cananga odorata† (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Daucus carota† (Carrot seed) oil, Boswellia sacra† (Sacred Frankincense) resin oil.
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SO-SO:
Products on this list are mineral-based (they went to my Not Recommended List otherwise) but I don’t love all the inactive ingredients enough to include them on my Approved List.
**100% Pure:
—THOUGHTS: With ingredients like these as inactive ingredients, it’s just not in the same class as those on my Approved portion. There are numerous alchohols, which while not necessarily unsafe, using multiples in the same formula seems like a lot. None of these are terrible, just not the absolute best either: Isoamyl Laurate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Methyl Dihydroabietate. Also, 1 of the 2 formulas I looked at is made in Australia, which doesn’t support my mission.
*SPF30 $34 2.8oz: Made in Australia: COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Zinc Oxide, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).
*Yerba mate mist: spf 30- $38 3.4oz: Made in USA: COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS: Active ingredients: Zinc 12 % Inactive ingredients: Bentonite, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco Glucoside, Vegetable Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Jojoba Ester, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Water
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**All Good:
—THOUGHTS: Sooooo many options and definitely not terrible. If I was in a big box store and needed something in front of me and this was an option I would use it without hesitation. But it’s just not as “clean” as the brands on my Approved list. They do note several organic ingredients and in general, nothing is terrible. This is a good option for a compromise if you can’t afford the top brands and/or don’t want to order directly online and this was possibly available locally. Ingredients such as: Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate just aren’t quite good enough for my Approved section. None of these are terrible by any means though!
*Sport mineral sunscreen lotion, 3 oz $17.00: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 16% (Non-nanoparticle). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol, Water.
*Kids mineral sunscreen spray spf 30. 6oz $20: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 14% (Non-nanoparticle). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Bentonite, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Jojoba Esters, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, Water.
*Anti-aging daily mineral sunscreen facial moisturizer. 1 oz $28: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 20.1%, Titanium Dioxide 3%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Alumina, Bentonite, Bisabolol*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Erythritol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Laurate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Water, Xanthan Gum.
*Certified Organic Ingredient
*Tinted mineral sunscreen $20 3oz: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 18% (Non-nanoparticle). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Iron Oxides, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil*, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Canina Seed Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol, Water.
*Spf 30 sport mineral sunscreen spray, 6oz $20 6oz: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 14% (Non-nanoparticle). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Bentonite, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Jojoba Esters, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract*, Tocopherol, Water.
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**Attitude:
–THOUGHTS: Made in Canada. I don’t see a note of organic ingredients, and with ingredients like Ethylhexylglycerin it’s just not quite good enough for my Approved list. It’s not terrible though.
*Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30- 5.2oz out of stock so doesn’t show price. Active ingredient : Zinc oxide (20%). Inactive ingredients : Aqua / Water / Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin (soybeans/soja), Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate.
*Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30- $27.95 5.2oz: Active ingredient : Zinc oxide (20%). Inactive ingredients : Aqua / Water / Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin (soybeans/soja), Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate. Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate.
*Kids Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30: $12.95 .7oz: Active ingredient : Zinc oxide (20 %) Inactive ingredients : Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Behenate, Hydroxyapatite, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Glyceryl Behenate, Tocopherol.
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**Babo Botanicals:
—THOUGHTS: LOTS of options! I put their stick on my Approved list. Definitely not terrible, but some So-So ingredients such as Butyloctyl Salicylate which is a synthetic dispersant for sunscreens. Methyl Dihydroabietate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetradecane.
*Sheer zinc mineral sunscreen spray SPF30 $20.50 6 oz Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12%
Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bentonite, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil^, Heptyl Undecylenate^, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice^, Jojoba Esters^, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Glycerin^, Coco-Glucoside^, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid^, Cetearyl Alcohol^. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. ^PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS
*Swim & Sport mineral sunscreen spray SPF 30 $20.50 6oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 14.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil^, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tetradecane^, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride^, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil^, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Bentonite, Cetearyl Alcohol^, Propanediol^, Passiflora Edulis (Maracuja) Seed Oil^, Jojoba Esters^, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)^, Glycerin^, Bisabolol^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Microcrystalline Cellulose^, Coco-Glucoside^, Polyhydroxystearic Acid^, Caprylhydroxamic Acid^, Cellulose Gum^, Caprylyl Glycol.
*Sheer zinc mineral sunscreen lotion SPF30 $17.50 3oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 14.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil^, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tetradecane^, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride^, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil^, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Bentonite, Cetearyl Alcohol^, Propanediol^, Passiflora Edulis (Maracuja) Seed Oil^, Jojoba Esters^, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)^, Glycerin^, Bisabolol^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Microcrystalline Cellulose^, Coco-Glucoside^, Polyhydroxystearic Acid^, Caprylhydroxamic Acid^, Cellulose Gum^, Caprylyl Glycol.
*Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF50 $22.50 1.7oz ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc Oxide 20.6% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate^, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Erythritol^, Lauryl Laurate^, Passiflora Edulis (Maracuja) Seed Oil^, Propanediol^, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes^, Bentonite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*^, Lupinus Albus (White Lupin) Seed Oil^, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*^, Bisabolol*^, Tocopherol^, Glycerin^, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables^, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol^, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Ferulate^, Sucrose Polystearate^, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer^, Sucrose Stearate^, Coco-Glucoside^, Octyldodecyl Oleate^, Polyhydroxystearic Acid^, Sodium Gluconate^, Caprylhydroxamic Acid^, Microcrystalline Cellulose^, Xanthan Gum^, Citric Acid^, Iron Oxides.
*Swim & sport mineral sunscreen balm SPF50 $17.50 2oz Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 24.5%
Inactive ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride^, Polyhydroxystearic Acid^, Tapioca Starch^, Saccharomyces Ferment, Behenyl Behenate^, Jojoba Esters^, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax^, Passiflora Edulis (Maracuja) Seed Oil^, Bentonite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*^, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)^, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*^, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*^, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*^, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower/Leaf Extract*^, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*^, Lauroyl Lysine^, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax^, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax^, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisosterate^, Polyglycerin-3^.
***LOTS of options, the above is a sampling of each category.
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**Babyganics:
—THOUGHTS: LOTS of options, overall not terrible but quite a few So-So such as:Ethylhexylglycerin, butyloctyl salicylate, C30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/MA copolymer, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer, PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate.
*Sheer blend mineral sunscreen lotion- $18.99 8oz: Active ingredient: Zinc oxide. Inactive ingredients: butyloctyl salicylate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter†, caprylic/capric triglyceride, capryloyl glycine, caprylyl glycol, coco-caprylate, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil†, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin†, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil†, isoamyl laurate, magnesium stearate, magnesium sulfate, nigella sativa seed oil†, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyhydroxystearic acid, propanediol, rubus ldaeus (raspberry) seed oil, sodium phytate, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, undecylenoyl glycine, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, water.
*Kids spf 50+ mineral sunscrren rollerball (love this idea): 3oz $10.99: Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide 3.5%, Zinc oxide 7.25% Inactive ingredients: water, isododecane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isohexadecane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, shea butter ethyl esters, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, C30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/MA copolymer, butyloctyl salicylate, coco-glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, ethylhexylglycerin, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil†, sodium hydroxide, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, tocopherol, glycerin†, sodium phytate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil†, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil†, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, citric acid, fragrance*
*Mineral sunscreen stick (out of stock so no price listed): Active ingredients: titanium dioxide 7.9%, zinc oxide 6.7% inactive ingredients: C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, beeswax*, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax*, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, tribehenin, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl/dimethylcarbonate copolymer,helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax, myristyl myristate, stearyl/octadodecyl citrate crosspolymer, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, polyglyceryl-10 pentaoleate, jojoba esters, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, polyhydroxystearic acid, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, silica, alumina
*Kids spf 50+ mineral sunscreen continuous spray 6oz $10.99: Active ingredients: Titanium dioxide 3.5%, Zinc oxide 7.25% Inactive ingredients: water, isododecane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isohexadecane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, shea butter ethyl esters, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, C30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/MA copolymer, butyloctyl salicylate, coco-glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, ethylhexylglycerin, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil†, sodium hydroxide, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, tocopherol, glycerin†, sodium phytate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil†, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil†, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, citric acid, fragrance*
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**Beauty by Earth:
–THOUGHTS: I was going to place this on my Approved List with 1 caveat, then I decided it wasn’t fair to the other brands on there. So any brand with a caveat is on my So-So List with a note as to why. There is just 1 ingredient they use that I’m a teensy bit leery of: Sorbitan Sesquioleate. I had to look it up as I’m not familiar. It is a synthetic emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. Several sources I read stated it may be a contact allergen. So due to that, I decided to put this brand here and ask you to research that ingredient and make sure you’re okay with it. Otherwise, this looks like a very, very good option in my opinion. I am not familiar with this brand so have added it to my list of brands to look into for my overall recommendations as well.
*Facial Suncreen SPF 20- $18.99 2oz. Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (Non-nano)….11%. Inactive: Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Xanthan Gum, Organic Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Organic Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Organic Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Essential Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Pink Grapefruit) Essential Oil, Zinc Oxide (Non-nano)
*Tinted facial sunscreen light beige- $20.99 2oz. Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Xanthan Gum, Organic Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Organic Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract , Organic Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Essential Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Pink Grapefruit) Essential Oil, Yellow Iron Oxide, Red Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide, Zinc Oxide (Non-nano)
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**Doterra:
–THOUGHTS: Like the other brands on my so-so portion: not terrible, just not in the same league as those on my Approved portion. Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Dihydroabietate for example, just less than ideal and not found in the brands on my Approved list. Overall, not too concerning though!
*Sun face & body mineral sunscreen stick $33 1.75oz
Zinc oxide 17.6%
*Sun body mineral sunscreen spray $37.33 6oz
Zinc oxide 16.8%
*Face & body mineral sunscreen lotion $40 5oz
Zinc oxide 16%
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**Hello Bello-
–THOUGHTS: I put their stick on my Approved List, and can say I do think this is a pretty good option for a big box brand. I’ve seen this brand at Wal-Mart and am happy that there are quite decent brands available at places like that. Ingredients like the following just make it not quite good enough for my very high standards for the best-of-the-best category: Methyl Dihydroabietate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. But it certainly is not a terrible option!
*SPF 55+ Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion: 3oz (out of stock, no price): Ingredients- (Active) Zinc Oxide (20%), Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coco Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol (Sunflower Seeds riethyl Citrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water
*Kids SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Spray- $14.99 6oz: Ingredients- (Active) Zinc Oxide (20%), Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coco Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol (Sunflower Seeds), Triethyl Citrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water
*Mineral Sunscreen Lotion + Prebiotics Baby $13.99 3oz: Ingredients- Bacillus Ferment, (Active) Zinc Oxide (20%), Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coco Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol (Sunflower Seeds), Triethyl Citrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water
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**Mad Hippie-
–THOUGHTS: Overall few ingredients of concern and a decent option. I see quite a few I would consider so-so such as: Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. In general, definitely not a terrible option!
*Ultra sheer body SPF 40+ $18.99 4 oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (non-nano): 20.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Lecithin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Quercetin, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Water.
*Hydrating facial SPF 25+ $19.99 2 oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (non-nano): 15.7%
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Diheptyl Succinate, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Water
*Sheer tint sun serum $22.99 1 oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc-Oxide (non-nano)13.5 %. Inactive Ingredients: Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bentonite, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethyl Ferulate, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Maltose, Octyldodecanol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Resveratrol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water
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**Native-
–THOUGHTS: I struggled with where to put this one. There are no huge red flags, but with benzyl alcohol (for example) I just don’t feel this is up to the same level of amazingness as the rest of the brands that are on my best-of-the best Approved list. I can confidently say this is a pretty good option.
*Sunscreen face $16 1.7oz: 20% Zinc Oxide, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol & Coco-Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol & Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitamin E, Sunflower Seed Oil, Avocado Oil.
*Sunscreen body- $ 20 5 oz: 20% Zinc Oxide, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol & Coco-Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol & Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitamin E, Sunflower Seed Oil, Avocado Oil
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**Pipette baby-
–THOUGHTS: Not terrible, but not the best and targeted at babies…. Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Methyl Dihydroabietate. There are plenty of options with no ingredients of concern that I would choose over this.
Mineral sunscreen spf50 $14.99 4oz: Non-nano zinc 20% Water: Pure, simple product base.
Squalane: 100% sugarcane-derived, sustainable ingredient that mimics the vernix, baby’s first built-in moisturizer and the best protection Mother Nature can give.
Glycerin: Plant-derived moisture attractor.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Skin-replenishing emollient derived from coconut oil.
Cetearyl Alcohol: Gentle plant-derived emollient.
Methyl Dihydroabietate: Plant-derived formula thickener.
Sorbitan Olivate: Plant-derived skin softener.
Cetyl Palmitate: Plant-derived skin softener.
Coco-Glucoside: Plant-derived emulsifier.
Ethyl Ferulate: Plant-based antioxidant with skin-calming properties.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside: Plant-derived solubilizing agent that helps keep the formula smooth.
Lecithin: Sunflower-derived skin-conditioning ingredient.
Bisabolol: Plant-derived antioxidant that helps calm irritation.
Physalis Angulata (Wild Gooseberry) Extract: Fruit-derived extract that helps calm the effects of infrared light, which can heat and irritate delicate skin.
Xanthan Gum: Sugar-derived skin-conditioning ingredient that helps give the formula its silky texture.
Acacia Senegal Gum: Plant-derived skin-conditioning agent that locks in moisture and thickens the formula.
Sodium Gluconate: Naturally derived ingredient that helps boost preservative effectiveness.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid: Plant-derived emulsifying agent that helps stabilize the formula and keep it smooth and uniform.
Isostearic Acid: Natural fatty acid that helps emulsify and give the formula its silky texture.
1,2-Hexanediol: Moisture-attracting ingredient and preservative.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate: Food-grade emulsifier that helps give the formula its silky texture.
Hydroxyacetophenone: Antioxidant that boosts preservative effectiveness.
Caprylyl Glycol: Safe, skin-conditioning preservative.
*Mineral sunscreen spray spf30 $16.49 6oz: 14% non-nano zinc.
Water: Pure, simple product base.
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil: Skin-conditioning oil extracted from sunflower seeds.
Butyloctyl salicylate: Skin-softening ingredient that boosts the effectiveness of sunscreen.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride: Skin-replenishing emollient derived from coconut oil.
Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil: Plant-derived emollient.
Bentonite: Clay-derived ingredient that absorbs excess oil and calms skin.
Methyl dihydroabietate: Naturally derived formula stabilizer that helps sunscreen spread easily.
Cetearyl alcohol: Gentle plant-derived emollient.
Glycerin: Plant-derived moisture attractor.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice: Skin moisturizer derived from the legendarily calming aloe vera plant.
Squalane: 100% sugarcane-derived, sustainable ingredient that mimics the vernix, baby’s first built-in moisturizer and the best skin protection Mother Nature can give.
Jojoba esters: Hydrating, plant-derived skin softeners.
Coco-glucoside: Gentle plant-derived ingredient that makes sunscreen easy to spray.
Caprylyl glycol: Plant-derived ingredient that boosts preservative effectiveness.
Polyhydroxystearic acid: Plant-derived emulsifying agent that helps stabilize formula and keep it smooth and uniform.
Bisabolol: Created through proprietary clean biotechnology, this sustainable antioxidant helps calm irritated skin.
Microcrystalline cellulose: Plant-derived formula stabilizer that helps keep sunscreen smooth.
Tocopherol: Antioxidant vitamin that helps improve skin suppleness.
Caprylhydroxamic acid: Plant-derived preservative.
Cellulose gum: Plant-derived moisture attractor that helps sunscreen spread easily.
Beta-sitosterol: Plant-derived moisturizer that helps calm skin and seal in moisture.
Sodium benzoate: Food-grade preservative.
Potassium sorbate: Food-grade preservative.
Citric acid: pH adjustor that ensures perfect pH balance with delicate skin.
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**Pure Haven-
FEEDBACK: This is a brand I will never recommend due to the scandal they were born out of. However, based on the ingredients for these products, I would put them on my So-So list. I do not trust this brand. See the Body Sunscreen Lotion as an example of inconsistencies…
*Face sunscreen lotion spf 30 $29.95 1 oz: Active ingredient: zinc oxide (non-nano) 14%
Inactive ingredients: aloe barbadensis leaf (aloe vera gel) juice, aqua (deionized water), butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl undecylenate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, lecithin, polyhydroxystearic acid, tocopherol (vitamin e), tridecyl salicylate, xanthan gum.
*Body sunscreen lotion $27.95 3 oz: helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, beeswax, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, tocopherol, beta-sitosterol, squalene, citric acid. NOTE: This full ingredient list does NOT include zinc oxide. However in the What Makes it Special section the 1st point is: features non-nanoparticle zinc oxide…..
*Sunscreen stick spf 30 $22.95 .5oz: Active ingredient: zinc oxide (non-nano) 20%
Inactive ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Beeswax*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*,Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol
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**Raw Elements:
FEEDBACK: I put this brand on my best-of-best list for their lotion and spray, but the stick contains a few ingredients I don’t consider the best-of-the-best, such as Stearic Acid, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol. There are better options for sticks, in my opinion. This is interesting to me because other brands were opposite: I put them on my Approved list for their sticks, and so-so for their other products!
*Spf 50 face stick- $20.99 1oz: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (USP) 17%, Titanium Dioxide (USP) 9.6%. InActive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Alumina, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol
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**Stream2sea-
–THOUGHTS: I like that they use some organic ingredients, however there are enough so-so ingredients that I cannot put this brand on my Approved list. Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethyl lauroyl arginate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Alumina, Titanium Borosilicate, Benzyl Alcohol…
*Every day shimmer mineral sunscreen- $28.95 2.5oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19% (non-nano, EcoSafe Zinc™) Inactive ingredients: Deionized Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isoamyl Laurate, Vegetarian Glycerin, Polyglyceryl- 3 Oleate, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Chloride, Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl, Jojoba Esters, Olive Squalane Oil, Extracts of Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed), Olea Europa (Olive) Leaf*, Camellia Sinenis (Green Tea) Leaf*, Ocimum Tinuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaf*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root* Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Mixed Tocopherols, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide *Organic Ingredients
*Tinted sunscreen spf 20 $18.95 3oz: Active Ingredients: 6.6% Titanium Dioxide (Non-Nano) Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water, Aqueous Extracts of Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf*, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) Leaf*, Alaria Esculenta (Wakame Seaweed)* and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Methylcellulose, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Stearic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Iron Oxides (C.I. 77492, C.I. 77491, C.I. 77499) and Jojoba Esters * Certified Organic Ingredients
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**Suntegrity-
–THOUGHTS: Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Dimethicone. Not terrible, not as good as those on my Approved list.
*Milky mineral sun serum spray SPF50 $50 3.4oz: Active Ingredients: 9.5% Zinc-Oxide (non-nano), 7.2% Titanium Dioxide (Non-Nano). Inactive Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes (And) Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Manifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Alumina, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, *Squalane, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol. *From Sugarcane
*5 in 1 tinted- $48 2oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc-Oxide 20% (non-nano). Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides+, Water (Aqua)+, Sorbitan Stearate+, Glyceryl Stearate+, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate+, Hexyl Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cetyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Astaxanthin (Algae Source)+, Hyaluronic Acid+, Chlorella Emersonii (Red Algae) Extract+, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (less than 0.1% per EU restrictions), Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides (C.I.77492, C.I. 77491, C.I.77499).
*Mineral body sunscreen spf30 $28 5oz: Active Ingredients: 20% Zinc-Oxide (non-nano)
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride+, Water (Aqua), Glycerin+, Hydrogenated Castor Oil+, Sorbitan Sesquioleate+, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate+, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Hyaluronic Acid+, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Dimethicone, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (less than 0.1% per EU restrictions), Ethylhexylglycerin. *Certified Organic + Natural or Naturally-derived ingredients
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**Thinkbaby:
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ $23.99 6oz: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 23.4% (Non-nano).
Inactive ingredients: purified water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, glycerin, hydrogenated glyceryl abietate, hexyl laurate, cetyl dimethicone, sorbitan sesquioleate, magnesium sulfate, tocopherol, sodium hyaluronate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, hydrogenated castor oil, caprylhydroxamic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, glyceryl caprylate, natural fragrance oil.
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**Thinksport:
*Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ $23.99 6oz: Active ingredient: zinc oxide 20% (non-nano). Inactive ingredients: purifed water, caprylic /capric triglyceride, polyglycery-4, isosterate, cetyl dimethicone, hexyl laurate, glycerin, hydrogenated methyl, abietate (pine wood resin), magnesium sulfate (epsom salt), caprylhdroxamic acid, glyceryl caprylate, sorbitan sesquioleate, ribes rubrum (currant) fruit, helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, tocopherol, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, hyalurounic acid (plant based), citrus paradisi (grapefruit).
*All Sheer Mineral Spray SPF 50 $18.99 6oz: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide – 3.4%, Zinc Oxide – 15.7%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Bentonite, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Alumina, Sodium Gluconate, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyester-8, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C18-21 Alkane.
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**Whole Foods:
FEEDBACK: Several of the lotions they made look good, but I cannot recommend the spray. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a spray that doesn’t have ingredients of concern.
365 by Whole Foods Market, Spray Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF35: Caprylic,/capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Jojoba Esters, Nitrogen, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Water. Titanium Dioxide 6.8% Purpose Sunscreen Zinc Oxide 6.4%.
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NOT RECOMMENDED:
The following are either chemical-based, or mineral-based but with numerous ingredients of concern so I recommend anything on the above list over these options.
**Alba Botanica:
FEEDBACK: so many options! I didn’t see any I could recommend (but didn’t look at every, single one either). If you would like me to take a look at a specific one that is mineral-based that you think might look better than what I selected, I’ll be happy to!
*Face Fragrance free sunscreen lotion spf 30- Prices not listed on website: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone – 3%, Homosalate – 10%, Octocrylene – 10%, Octisalate – 5%. Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dodecane, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (1), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (1), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Decane, Nonane, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch, Sorbitan Olivate, Alcohol (1), Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
*Sensitive fragrance free SPF 20 spray: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone – 2.9% Homosalate – 14.7% Octisalate – 4.9% Octocrylene – 7.6% Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
*Baby mineral sunscreen SPF 45: (NOTE: the following are mineral based, but also includes numerous ingredients on my To Be Avoided list such as Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol and more): Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 7.0 %, Zinc Oxide 9.0 %. Other Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Coconut Alkanes, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1), Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (1), Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (1), Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Alcohol (1), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
*Sheer mineral fragrance free sunscreen lotion SPF 30: Active Ingredients Zinc Oxide – 24.1% Inactive Ingredients Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Niacinamide, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (1), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
*Fast Fix sun stick SPF 30: Active Ingredients: Octocrylene 10.0%, Octyl Salicylate 5.0%, Zinc Oxide 20.0%. Other Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil(1), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate, Glyceryl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Natural Flavor, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter(1), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter(1), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil(1), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract(1), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene (1)Certified Organic Ingredient
Several other options. All have ingredients of concern.
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**Bare Republic:
—FEEDBACK: Chemical-based with numerous other ingredients I dislike. The mineral-based still contains: Cyclopentasiloxane (4 in ewg), Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax. There are so many good options and so-so ones that I would choose before this brand!
*Clearscreen spf 50 sunscreen body spray $16.99 6oz: Active: Avobenzone 2.9%, Homosalate 9.8%, Octisalate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%. Inactive: Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Fragrance, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Water
*Adventure-Proof mineral spf 70 face sunscreen lotion- $18.99 2oz Active: Titanium Dioxide 3.5% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 15.8%. Inactive: Allyl Heptoate, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C20-22 Alcohols, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Gamma-Decalactone, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Octalactone, Glycerin, Heliotropine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isostearic Acid, Lauryl Laurate, Lecithin, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Vanillin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Water. (NOTE: this is and the following are mineral-based but have way too many other icky ingredients for me to recommend them.
*Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion- – $18.99 1.7 oz: Active: Titanium Dioxide- 5.2% Zinc Oxide- 2.5%. Inactive: Aluminum Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Mica, Polyamide-5, Polysilicone-11, Propylene Carbonate, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Silica Silylate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Synthetic Wax, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil.
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**Banana Boat:
—FEEDBACK: Way too many ingredients of concern, I cannot recommend this brand at all.
*Mineral based Sensitive lotion spf 50 6oz, doesn’t list price without leaving site. Couldn’t copy & paste ingredient list, had to zoom in on back of tube.
Titanium dioxide 4.5%, zinc oxide 6.5%
*Banana Boat baby mineral enriched spray spf 50
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**Blue Lizard:
FEEDBACK: The inactive ingredients are not good at all, and while both formulas do include either zinc or titanium dioxide, they also use Octinoxate in 1 formula. They had several more formulas but I saw what I need to see. I definitely do not recommend this brand. Australian (reminder that I encourage you to support made in USA brands)
*Baby mineral sunscreen spf 50+ $28.99 8.75oz: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide 10%, Titanium Dioxide 8%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Purified Water, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, VP Hexadecene Copolymer
*Face Mineral-based sunscreen spf 30+ $15.99 3oz tube: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Octinoxate, 5.5%, Zinc Oxide, 8%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Inactive Ingredients: Beeswax, BHT, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethoxydiphenylsilane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Lauryl PEG/PPG 18/18 Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Purified Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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**Coppertone:
FEEDBACK: NOPE! Not even a chance I’d recommend this brand. Way too many ingredients of concern.
*Mineral based Pure & Simple SPF 50 mineral lotion- 2.5oz no prices listed
Zinc oxide 24.08%
*Pure & Simple SPF 50 mineral sunscreen spray
Zinc 24.08%
NOTE FROM JESS: Ingredients cut off, but from what I can see, definitely not recommended.
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**EltaMD:
—FEEDBACK: between the use of Octinoxate as an active ingredients, and the large number of inactive ingredients that are a big no, this is absolutely not a brand I would recommend.
*EltaMD UV Lotion broad spectrum SPF 30+ $46 7oz: Active Ingredients: 7.5% Octinoxate, 7.0% Zinc oxide. Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyether-1, Citric Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.
*EltaMD UV daily broad spectrum SPF40- $39 1.7oz: Active Ingredients: 9% Zinc Oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate. Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyether-1, Citric Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.
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**Sun Bum:
—FEEDBACK: No, definitely not. This was probably the worst of all I looked at.
*Original spf 30 sunscreen lotion $32.99 16oz: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 3%, Octocrylene 10%. Inactive Ingredients: water, butyloctyl salicylate, hydrated silica, VP/hexadecene copolymer, styrene/acrylates copolymer, dimethicone, polyester-8, caprylyl methicone, ethylhexyl stearate, trideceth-6, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, fragrance, sodium polyacrylate, behenyl alcohol, dimethyl capramide, ethylhexylglycerin, trimethylsiloxysilicate, xanthan gum, polyaminopropyl biguanide, tocopheryl acetate, BHT, disodium EDTA, methyisothiazolinone,
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MISC NOTES:
**Goddess Garden is a brand that was previously a good selection. When I went to relook it says: webstore currently closed for systems updates. Please shop on amazon. Then it is unavailable on Amazon. Hopefully it’s coming back some day!
**Someone requested I look at Hawaiian natural. I’m not positive which I was to look at, so if that was you, provide me with a link please!
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Eco-Friendly Mama: Safe product recommendations with a focus on organic and Made in USA! 