

There are two forms of active ingredients in sunscreens: chemical and mineral. The active ingredients that are the least toxic are unfortunately not the most effective. When choosing a sunscreen, there is always a trade-off to be made.
#Best mineral sunscreen 2018 free#
If I lived in the U.K I would also consider Green People Scent Free Sun Lotion (available here: UK) Detailed Sunscreen Buying Guide Body: ThinkBaby SPF 50+ Sunscreen (available here: US UK CA AU).Face: Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick (available here: US).Over the years of trying just about every fragrance-free mineral sunscreen available (since I live in Miami), these are the ones I use most often on myself and my eczema-prone little boy: One of the best options for sunscreen available in Australia. Think Dirty rate of 4/5 based on old formulation. Active ingredients are isoamyl P-methoxycinnamate (excellent UVA-filter, 1 rating by EWG) and titanium dioxide. One of the best options for sunscreen in UK. Lower average reviews on Amazon ratings than other alternatives. Some amazon reviewers describe it as leaving heavy white residue and hard to rub in.īlock Island Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30ĮWG’s top rated beach/sport sunscreen. Good rating by Consumer Reports for UVA and UVB. Goddess GardenEveryday Natural Lotion SPF 30 Good rating by Consumer Reports for both UVA and UVB. Thick and looks white on skin, but eventually absorbs. Light fruit scent from raspberry oil and papaya extract.Ĭonsumer reports rates as good UVA, fair UVB protection. Received a poor rating on UVB protection by Consumer Reports, but that result is questionable given that the product has a high concentration of zinc oxide and reports of sunburns with this product are exceedingly rare. Very popular and good value mineral-based sunscreen, with 72% of Amazon reviewers giving it five stars. One of Rocky Mountain’s Best Sellers.Īttitude Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance Freeīest Beach/ Sport Sunscreens ThinkBaby SPF 50+ Sunscreen

Rocky Mountain Soap Co NATURAL SUNSCREEN VANILLA COCONUT SPF 31 Green People Organic Sun Lotion SPF30 Scent Free FACEīest option for sunscreen in UK. Contains phenoxyethanol, so may be best for face or rather than applying to whole body. Excellent lightweight and water resistant sunscreen. Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.īeautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Lightweight tinted moisturizer with added SPF.
#Best mineral sunscreen 2018 skin#
Preferred option for daily use under makeup.īeautycounter Dew Skin Moisturizing Coverage (SPF 20) Lightweight formula that applies easily and without leaving a white layer or heavy/waxy feeling. My Recommended Fertility-Friendly Sunscreens: Everyday/Face SPFīeautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick
