Top-rated Safe Non Toxic Sunscreens for Broad Spectrum Protection

Summer is here and the sun is waiting for us.  With so much talk on sun safety, vitamin D and skin cancer I wanted to give you some safe options on protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.  There is a great review of sunscreen products done by the EWG - Environmental Working Group for 2011.  You can see their list of top rated sun protection products below.  They have rated the toxicity of each product by placing a number to identify product safety.  So a product rated 8 is one you would want to avoid where as a product rated 2 is a better choice.

Oh and if your interested in a previous article I wrote on the best Vitamin D supplements  and sun exposure click here:  Vitamin D3 your Neighborhood Superhero « La Chica Organica

The best sunscreen is a hat and a shirt. No chemicals to absorb through the skin, no questions about whether they work. But when you can’t get away from exposing your skin to the sun, use EWG’s top-rated sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB-sunburn) protection with fewer hazardous chemicals that penetrate the skin. Sunscreen makers are awaiting FDA approval for a wider selection of UVA-blocking chemicals. In the meantime, all top-rated products contain either zinc or titanium minerals to help cut UVA exposures for sunscreen users.

Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA’s failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen safety standards both epitomizes and perpetuates this state of confusion. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed troubling facts that might tempt you to give up on sunscreens altogether. That’s not the right answer – despite the unknowns about their efficacy, public health agencies still recommend using sunscreens, just not as your first line of defense against the sun. At EWG we use sunscreens, but we look for shade, wear protective clothing and avoid the noontime sun before we smear on the cream.

The 134 best beach & sport sunscreens for 2011 are:

(Products sorted alphabetically.)

Product and Score
product image Alba Botanica
Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free, SPF 30
Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30
product image All Terrain
Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
TerraSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
KidSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
product image Aubrey Organics
Natural Sun Sport Stick Unscented Sunscreen, SPF 30
Natural Sun Unscented Sensitive Skin/Children Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Natural Sun Saving Face Sunscreen, SPF 15
product image Aveeno
Baby Natural Protection Mineral Block Face Stick, SPF 50
product image BabyGanics
Cover Up Baby Sunscreen for Face & Body, Fragrance Free, SPF 50+
Cover Up Baby Sunscreen Stick, Fragrance Free, SPF 50
product image babyUV/kidsUV inc.
kidsUV Natural Sunscreen Pink, SPF 30
product image Badger
Sunscreen, Unscented, SPF 30+
Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Sunscreen, Lightly Scented Lavender, SPF 30+
Sunscreen Face Stick, Unscented, SPF 30+
Sunscreen, Lightly Scented Lavender, SPF 15
product image Beyond Coastal
Natural Clear, SPF 30
Kids Natural, SPF 30
Lip and Face Screen, SPF 30
Natural, SPF 30
product image Blue Lizard
Australian Suncream, Sensitive, SPF 30+
Baby Australian Suncream, SPF 30+
product image California Baby
No Fragrance Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
No Fragrance Sunblock Stick, SPF 30+
Everyday/Year-Round Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
Summer Blend Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
Everyday/Year-Round Sunblock Stick, SPF 30+
No Fragrance Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 18
Everyday/Year-Round Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 18
product image Caribbean Solutions
Natural/Biodegradable SolGuard, SPF 25
Sol Kid Kare Natural Sunscreen, SPF 25
product image Climb On!
Mineral Sunblock, SPF 30
product image COOLA
MineralBaby Moisturizer Suncare, Unscented, SPF 45
Baby Unscented Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 45
Body Unscented Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 30
Sport Citrus Mimiosa Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 30+
Face Matte Finish Cucumber Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 30
product image Doctor T’s Supergoop!
Quickstick, SPF 30
Sunscreen Swipes for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
product image Earth’s Best
Earth’s Best: Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+
product image Eco Skin Care
Eco Face, SPF 30+
Eco Baby, SPF 30+
Eco Body, SPF 30+
product image Elemental Herbs
Sunscreen Sport, SPF 20
Kids Sunscreen, SPF 20
SUNSTICK Zinc Sunscreen, Unscented, SPF 30
Sunscreen Sport, Tinted, SPF 22
SUNSTICK Zinc Sunscreen – Coconut, SPF 30
product image EltaMD
UV Clear, SPF 46
UV Sport, SPF 50
product image Epionce
Ultra Shield Lotion, SPF 50
product image Episencial
Sunny Sunscreen, SPF 35
product image Esse
Sunscreen, SPF 25
product image Fallene
Cotz Face Cotz Sensitive Skin Sunscreen, SPF 40
product image GLACIER CREME
Glacier Creme Naked Protection, SPF 30+
product image Glytone
Block Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40
product image Goddess Garden
Baby All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Kids Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Facial Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
product image Healing-Scents
Live Long Sunscreen, SPF 25
product image Jason Natural Cosmetics
Sunbrellas: MINERAL Natural Sunblock, SPF 30
product image JOHN MASTERS ORGANICS
john masters organics Natural Mineral, SPF 30
product image Kabana Skin Care
Green Screen Organic Sunscreen Fragrance Free, SPF 20
Green Screen Organic Sunscreen, Skin Tone Tinted, SPF 22
product image Karen’s Botanicals
Simple Sunblock Lotion, Unscented, SPF 30
product image Kasia Beautiful Health Skincare
Good Day Sunshine, SPF 30
product image KINeSYS
Sunscreen Ointment with pure Zinc oxide, SPF 30
product image Kiss My Face
100% Natural Blue Sun Stick, SPF 30
100% Natural White Sun Stick, SPF 30
100% Natural Pink Sun Stick, SPF 30
product image L’uvalla Certified Organic
Sunscreen Face/Body, SPF 20
product image La Roche-Posay
Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream
product image Lavera
Sunblock Baby and Children, SPF 30
product image Little Forest
Sunscreen Lotion For Babies and Kids, SPF 30+
product image Loving Naturals
Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30+
product image Marie Veronique Organics
Kid Safe Screen, SPF 25
product image Maui Natural Organics
Maui Naturals Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
Surfer Honey Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
Surfer Honey Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 15
Maui Naturals Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 15
product image MDSolarSciences
SPF 30+ Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen
SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen
SPF 40 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen
SPF 40 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen
Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen, Tinted Gel, SPF 30+
product image MelanSol®
MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25
product image Mexitan Products
Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
product image Miessence
Reflect Outdoor Balm, SPF 15
product image MISSION Skincare
Mission Skincare Anti-Sting Facestick Sunscreen, SPF 30+
product image Mustela
Sun Cream for Sensitive Areas, SPF 50
product image Nature’s Gate
Mineral Sportblock, SPF 20
Mineral Kid’s block, SPF 20
product image Neal’s Yard Remedies
Lavender Sunscreen, SPF 22
product image Novena Maternal Skin Care
Organic Anti-Aging Mineral Sunblock, SPF 30
product image Own
Active Sun Ball Sunblock, SPF 30
Invisible Face and Body Block Lotion, SPF 30
product image Poofy Organics
“The” Sunscreen, SPF 30
product image Purple Prairie Botanicals
SunStuff, SPF 30
Sun Stick, SPF 30
product image Raw Elements USA
ECO STICK, SPF 30+
ECO FORMULA, SPF 30+
product image Skin QR Organics
L’air du Soleil, SPF 50
L’air du Soleil, SPF 30
product image SkinTx
Physical Facial Block, SPF 30
product image Solbar
Zinc Sun Protection Cream, SPF 38
product image Soleil Organique
Soleil Organique 100% Mineral Sunblock for Body, SPF 45
product image Sun Bunnies
100% All Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
product image Sun Putty
Face, SPF 30
product image Sunbow
Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30
product image Suntegrity Skincare
All Natural Moisturizing Body Protection, SPF 30
product image sunumbra
natural sunscreen organic ingredients, SPF 30
product image Sweetsation Therapy
Sun’n'Berry Fun Organic Baby Sunscree,n, SPF 50+
product image The Green Beaver Company
Green Beaver Company Certified Organic Kids Non-whitening Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
product image thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen, SPF 30+
product image thinksport
LIVESTRONG sunscreen , SPF 30+
product image Tropical Sands
All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50
All Natural Face Stick, SPF 30
All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30
product image True Natural Cosmetics
All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 40
product image Trukid
New Sunny Days Mineral All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
TruKid Sunny Days Water Resistant Unscented Mineral Face & Body Stick, SPF 35+
TruKid Sunny Days Water Resistant Unscented mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30+
TruKid Sunny Days Sport Water Resistant Sunscreen, SPF 30+
TruKid Sunny Days SPORT Unscented, Water Resistant Stick, SPF 35+
Sunny Days Unscented Water Resistant Sunscreen Stick, SPF 35+
product image UV Natural
Sunscreen, SPF 15
Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Sunscreen, SPF 30+
product image Vanicream
Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35

See all beach & sport sunscreens »

Sources

skin Deep Database

EWG

2 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Melody
    Jun 15, 2011 @ 11:42:48

    Thanks so much for the sunscreen article. It’s beach time, and I’ve been lost the last two weeks trying to figure out what to do about the family’s health while not limiting all the joy in summer fun. Now I don’t have to do that! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

    Reply

    • lachicaorganica
      Jun 15, 2011 @ 12:23:38

      Your welcome Melody,

      If I can help you with anything else please let me know. Please share this article with everyone you know that enjoys sun time and may be using toxic sunscreens.

      Blessings

      LCO

      Reply

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La Chica Organica is a fun loving mom of 3 beautiful children that enjoys sharing life building truth as a Health and Wellness Educator. Her passion is also seen in the creation of her own line of organic herbal products for her family. Quite often, she is asked to share with moms about the value of using herbs for healing everyday ailments. Part of her mission is to teach people all around the world about optimal health through proper nutrition and help parents make wiser food choices for their children. Her own life testimony of her families’ transition from bad health to better health has helped many families on their way to renewed wellness. To schedule a personal health and wellness at home visit or to invite her to speak at your church or office please email LaChicaOrganica@gmail.com

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