Abby and Gabe. Half Moon Bay, CA Oct 2016.
Quick List – Safer/non-toxic sunscreen:
- Thinksport Kids Sunscreen
- Sun Bum Baby Bum Premium Natural Sunscreen Lotion and Stick
- Goddess Garden Everyday Natural Sunscreen Lotion
- All Good Sunscreen Butter
- Erbaviva Sunscreen
Thinksport Kids Sunscreen
- Comes in 3 oz and 6 oz options
- Top Rated by EWG with a “1” rating
- Free of biologically harmful chemicals. No Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, or UV Chemical absorbers, Paraben, phthalates, PABA and 1,4 dioxane free
- Non-nano formulation – average particle size >100micron
- First Sunscreen to pass Whole Foods Premium Care Requirements
Sun Bum
- Face stick or lotion in SPF 30. I love the face stick for easy application!
- Has good reviews from the EWG
- Paraben free, phthalate free, petroleum free, and approved and recommended by the skin cancer foundation
- Ideal for an active day at the beach! With any sunscreen, it needs to be reapplied ever 2 hours (depending on sunscreen brand)
- Broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
Goddess Garden
- Observations: I like this all-natural sunscreen that is 100% biodegradable, but there is a white cast that fades over time when it oxidizes with your skin
- SPF 30UVA/UVB protection
- Includes organic ingredients like aloe vera and sunflower oil
- 80 minutes of water resistance
- Non-nano, reef safe, non-GMO, biodegradable, vegan, cruelty free, alcohol free, free of oxybenzone, parabens, and synthetic fragrance
All Good Sunscreen Butter
- Observations: Remained a little greasy on skin with a slight white tint that faded
- 50 SPF + UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection
- EWG Top Rated Safest Sunscreen
- Very Water Resistant (80 minutes)
- Ideal for face, nose, ears, and more
- NSF Certified Organic, with our Farm’s Calendula Flowers
Erbaviva Sunscreen
- Observations: A light and silky cream that doesn’t leave an unsightly white residue!
- Made with zinc oxide (a naturally occurring mineral), aloe, sunflower, olive, and jojoba oils and infused with organic essential oils of chamomile and lavender
- 30 SPF UVA/UVB and full spectrum sunscreen protection for the entire family
- Nicely applies to face and body without the use of unwanted chemicals
- Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes