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Written by Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medically reviewed by Olushola Awoyemi
PhD Environmental Toxicology
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Top-Rated, Non-Toxic Baby Sunscreen
Babo Botanicals - Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Product Details
- 70% organic ingredients
- Zinc oxide
- NSF certified
- Made Safe certified
- EWG verified
- Water resistant
- Fragrance-free
- Suitable for babies and kids
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Easy
- Nontoxic
- Effective
Cons Mentioned
- Small
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.7%; Inactive ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Octyldodecyl Olivate*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Beeswax*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Oryzanol*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Jojoba Esters*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Bisabolol, 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*, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil*
Babo Botanicals - Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Product Details
- Natural zinc oxide
- Face & body
- Fragrance-free
- Water-resistant
- EWG verified
- Vegan
- For extra sensitive skin
- Suitable for babies & kids
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Gentle
- Non-greasy
- Effective
Cons Mentioned
- Oily
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (Sunscreen) 20%; Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Bisabolol*, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cellulose Gum
Think - SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick
Product Details
- Natural protection with SPF 30 for daily use on sensitive skin
- Convenient stick format for easy application
- Fast absorbing without leaving skin oily or sticky
- Free from unpleasant chemical scents
- Clean mineral formula certified by Whole Foods Premium Care and Leaping Bunny
- No PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petroleum, gluten, dairy, or toxic chemicals
- Water resistant for up to 80 minutes
- Broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection
- Suitable for babies, kids, and adults
- Reef safe and vegan
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Convenient
- Effective
- Safe
Cons Mentioned
- Small
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano) Inactive Ingredients: Skin Deep Ratings Subject To Change 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), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp (Lychee) Extract
Attitude - SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen for Baby and Kids with Sensitive Skin
Product Details
- EWG verified: Clean ingredients and full transparency
- Mineral filter: Contains non-nano zinc oxide, forming a reflective barrier to protect skin
- High performance: Provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
- Dermatologically tested
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Contains oat extract, known to revitalize dry skin
- Formulated to limit impact on oceans
- Liquid formula is easy to apply on the body
- Allows kids to enjoy outdoor activities worry-free
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Protective
- Soothing
- Natural
Cons Mentioned
- Sticky
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (20%). Inactive Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour (Gluten), C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin (Soybeans/Soja), Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate
Waxhead - SPF 35 Baby Sunscreen
Product Details
- True broad spectrum sun protection without chemicals.
- EWG rated 1.
- Active ingredient is 25% non-nano zinc oxide.
- Gentle on baby's skin: won't burn eyes, sting, or cause rashes.
- Suitable for infants, kids, and adults.
- Contains non-nano zinc oxide, water, olive oil, beeswax, vitamin E, and vitamin D.
- No gluten, soy, dairy, or nuts.
- Tear-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic.
- Skin-nourishing protection for all ages; helps heal eczema.
- Stays on top of skin without being absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Pediatrician tested.
- Apply with kneading tube to mix, dot, spread, and rub; goes on thicker than common sunscreen.
- Reapply after swimming, towel drying, or every 2 hours.
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Effective
- Safe
- Gentle
Cons Mentioned
- Greasy
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: 25% Non-nano Zinc Oxide, Spring Water, Certified Organic Beeswax, Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vegetable Vitamin E (non-GMO from sunflower seeds), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol, 400IU/ounce sunscreen)
Stream2Sea - SPF 45 Every Day Kids Mineral Sunscreen
Product Details
- High-performance sunscreen provides protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Uses organic ingredients for a physical shield on the skin's surface, avoiding absorption of harsh chemicals.
- Features wet boost technology, retaining 45% more protection after swimming.
- Pediatrician-approved with soothing chamomile and calendula.
- Non-greasy, non-comedogenic formula enriched with an antioxidant blend and turmeric.
- Reef safe, tested and proven safe for freshwater and saltwater marine life.
- Eco-conscious packaging made from sugarcane resin.
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, gluten-free, oxybenzone-free, and octinoxate-free.
- Moisturizing and lightweight, suitable for daily use on sensitive skin.
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Effective
- Non-greasy
- Blends
Cons Mentioned
- Sticky
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: 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 Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower (and) Calendula Officinalis (and) Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf (and) Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Tulsi) in Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root* Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Mixed Tocopherols, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Xanthan Gum *Organic Ingredients
3rd Rock - SPF 35 Sunblock For Infants and Kids
Product Details
- SPF 35 sun protection for kids
- Natural and chemical-free zinc sunscreen
- Aromatherapeutic formula with rosemary and frankincense
- Hypoallergenic and made with food-grade ingredients
- Maximum sweat and water resistance
- Compact and convenient 3.3 oz. container
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Effective
- Moisturizing
- Protective
Cons Mentioned
- Sticky
Ingredients
Ingredients can vary by product variation and may change at any time by the manufacturer. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging.
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (23.5%), Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Gamma Oryzanol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, L-Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel, High Mountain Desert Beeswax, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Phosphatidyl Choline and / or Coconut Oil Extract, Boswellia Sacra (Frankincense) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum
Evereden - SPF 50 Premium Mineral Sunscreen for Toddlers, Kids, and Whole Family
Product Details
- Gentle protection with clean ingredients for non-toxic and safe use
- Family-friendly formula safe for pregnancy, babies, and adults with sensitive skin
- 100% mineral non-nano protection with SheerTech Zinc and non-nano UV filters
- Time-release technology with safflower oleotech for all-day hydration and vitamin E infusion
- Water-resistant for use during outdoor activities
- Contains safe non-nano UV filters
- Provides lasting skin hydration
- Ensures clean and quick absorption
- Offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
- Formulated without parabens, sulfates, and 1400 harmful ingredients
- Non-comedogenic properties that keep pores free to breathe
- Manufactured in the United States
Pros & Cons
Pros Mentioned
- Gentle
- Moisturizing
- Effective
Cons Mentioned
- Pilling
Common Harmful Chemicals in Baby Sunscreen
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