Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen Guide 2025 (Clean + Low-PUFA)

Finding the best non-toxic sunscreen can be overwhelming. That’s why I rounded up the best natural, clean, and safe sunscreens for face and body that are also low-PUFA or PUFA free. Read on for the guide + get tips for how to choose the best clean sunscreen. Plus, learn more about the benefits of using sun care products that are low in polyunsaturated fatty acids.

If you’ve found yourself on a natural skincare blog, you likely already understand the importance of choosing a reef-safe mineral sunscreen for both your own health and for the environment.

However, finding a good non-toxic sunscreen that doesn’t leave an unsightly white cast (and isn’t chalky or greasy) is only one piece of the puzzle.

There are also other factors to consider. For instance, the polyunsaturated oils used in some sun care products break down readily during sun exposure, creating an inflammatory reaction that can damage your skin and even make it more likely to sunburn.

Plus, did you know some companies – even “natural” brands – use ingredients to artificially inflate their SPF rating?

I did a deep dive into what makes good sun protection, and this post is the product of much research and my own personal experience, freshly updated for 2025.

Below you’ll find some of the best organic, clean, chemical-free sunscreens with non-nano zinc oxide that are also very low in PUFA or PUFA free. You’ll find options for all skin tones from fair to dark, and all skin types from oily to dry.

Plus, a variety of product formats including tinted moisturizer, BB cream, SPF primer, water-resistant body sun protection, lip balm, and more.

Aside from specific product recommendations, I’ve also included information to help you determine what to look for when buying a natural sunscreen.

Read on to discover:

• What is non-toxic sunscreen?
• Benefits of choosing a low-PUFA sunscreen
• Recommendations for how to select a good safe sunscreen
• Best clean sunscreen recommendations for face and body

What is non-toxic sunscreen?

Simply put, non-toxic sunscreen refers to sunscreen products that contain naturally-derived mineral UV filters in the form of non-nano zinc oxide or titanium oxide.

Also frequently called clean, organic, reef-safe, zinc-based, or physical sunblock, they all mean the same thing. These mineral-based shields work by reflecting and scattering UV rays on the surface of the skin, as opposed to chemical UV filters (such as avobenzone and homosalate), which protect by absorbing UV radiation.

However, blocking UV rays is only one element of preventing skin damage. You may also want to consider a non-toxic sunscreen that’s low in polyunsaturated oils (also sometimes called seed oils).

Why use a low-PUFA sunscreen?

You might already be familiar with the benefits of avoiding polyunsaturated fatty acids for your skin, but if low-PUFA skincare is new to you, see this post on how PUFA oils are aging your skin.

Put simply, the main reason to use a low-PUFA sunscreen is to avoid lipid peroxidation, an inflammatory process that destroys fatty acids (especially PUFAs) and damages the skin^1,2.

Of all the fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are the most susceptible to oxidation. The unstable double bonds in their structure makes them easily destroyed by light, heat, and oxygen. As such, PUFAs also break down readily in sunlight³.

When PUFA oxidizes on our skin, it sets off a chain reaction of free radicals. These highly reactive, damaging molecules then go on to damage other tissues, generating even more free radicals in a vicious cycle called a free radical cascade².

Over time, lipid peroxidation can permanently damage skin function, leading to inflammation and contributing to premature aging and skin cancer⁴. Oxidized polyunsaturated fatty acids are also responsible for lipofuscin formation (also known as sun spots)⁵.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids and sunburn

What does this have to do with sunscreen? PUFAs may make our skin more susceptible to sun damage by making it less resilient to oxidative stress.

Sun damage occurs when UV damage outweighs the skin’s inherent antioxidant defences⁶. When the skin is exposed to UV radiation, unsaturated lipids on the skin (and in our sebum) are easily oxidized, creating free radicals that cause further inflammation⁷.

Oxidized PUFAs also use up antioxidants such as vitamin E, which are also key for the skin’s sunburn defence^8,9. And less antioxidant reserves in the skin makes it more susceptible to sun damage, including sunburn.

Do seed oils cause sunburn?

Evidence suggests that PUFAs may weaken the skin’s defences against UV damage, which can lead to sunburn.

Polyunsaturated fat intake (especially omega-6) has been associated with skin cancer risk in humans¹⁰. And in a study on rabbits, the group fed high-PUFA corn oil developed wrinkled, aged skin after sun exposure, while rabbits fed saturated coconut oil did not¹¹.

To be clear, I’m not suggesting low-PUFA sunscreen will make you impervious to sunburn (and please do not take my opinions as medical advice).

But oils are absorbed into circulation regardless of whether they are consumed or applied topically¹². And there is mounting anecdotal evidence that avoiding polyunsaturated seed oils makes you less likely to sunburn, myself included. For further reading, see the work of Dr. Ray Peat.

How to choose a good clean sunscreen

There are a few main things to consider when purchasing a natural sunscreen, which are highlighted below.

1. Low-PUFA

Polyunsaturated oils have infiltrated not only our food supply, but our skin care products as well. These highly processed oils include industrial seed oils and vegetable oils such as canola oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil and sunflower oil.

But some oils are less easy to spot – for instance, almond oil, raspberry oil, carrot seed oil, rosehip oil, argan oil and apricot oil are just high-PUFA oils backed by skincare marketing hype.

For a more detailed list of oils to avoid, along with low-PUFA substitutes (which include coconut oil, caprylic/capric triglycerides, grass-fed beef tallow and squalane), see my article on PUFAs in skincare.

2. Mineral based

The dangers of chemical sunscreen filters needs a separate post in itself, as they are linked to reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, and coral reef damage (and despite their use, melanoma rates continue to rise)^14,15.

When choosing a clean sunscreen, avoid chemical UV filters such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octisalate (octyl salicylate) and octocrylene.

As well, take caution with “mineral sunscreens” that contain tridecyl salicylate and butyloctyl salicylate. These relatively new chemical UV filters are used to artificially inflate SPF levels by reducing skin redness, not by providing UV protection¹⁶.

Instead, look for a sunscreen formula with at least 20% non-nano zinc oxide, which provides broad-spectrum¹³ UVA and UVB protection at SPF 30. Titanium oxide and iron oxide, while helpful additions for blue light protection, are not broad-spectrum UV shields.

As well, please ensure it’s non-nano, as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNo) have been shown to induce DNA damage and oxidative stress during sun exposure²⁰ – seemingly defeating the purpose of using them in the first place.

3. Antioxidant protection

UV filters are considered primary sun protection. A good non-toxic sunscreen should ideally also provide secondary protection in the form of antioxidants to bolster the skin’s defences against oxidative stress¹⁷.

Vitamin E and C work synergistically to protect from UV damage¹⁸, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lycopene, astaxanthin, lutein, and bixin may also help prevent UV-induced lipid peroxidation¹⁹.

Green tea extract is another good adjunct, as its polyphenols have been shown to mitigate skin damage during sun exposure²¹.

4. Natural ingredients

This is where it can become tricky, because not every ingredient you can’t pronounce is unsafe, and not all “chemicals” are bad!

Ideally, you want a clean sunscreen to have as few unpronounceable ingredients as possible, but this is where it’s important to research individual ingredients and not be sucked into overly puritanical scare tactics that have given “clean beauty” a bad name.

That said, as someone with very sensitive skin, I do try to select products with minimal, naturally-derived ingredients.

I also avoid preservatives such as phenoxethanol and sodium benzoate. Even though these ingredients are widespread in natural skincare, they are also known irritants (and cause contact dermatitis for me).

5. Fragrance-free

Not only are fragrance compounds sensitizing, but they can also break down unpredictably in the presence of UV radiation. These oxidized essential oils and fragrance can they go on to cause skin irritation and inflammation.

Ideally, clean sunscreen should be fragrance-free or have minimal natural fragrance. Most of the options below are scent free, but I’ve allowed minimal amounts of safe, non-photosensitizing essential oils.

For instance, coconut oil-derived coconut co2 extract or natural coffee oil are good examples of safe natural fragrances.

Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen for Face and Body

Best Clean Tinted Sunscreen for Face: AKT Therapy D-Luxe Daily Bronzer SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin D

A sunscreen and liquid bronzer in one, AKT Therapy D-Luxe Bronzer has a dewy, luminous finish that’s ideal for dry skin, and it’s tinted with a warm bronze color for a natural, sun-kissed glow. (It also comes in a lighter shade called Desert Mallow.)

This silky, lightweight sunscreen is made with a base of nourishing olive oil and beeswax, with vitamins E and D for added UV protection and skin health.

I love this tinted sunscreen’s skin perfecting quality. It helps color correct and cover any redness or blemishes, so it replaces makeup in a minimal beauty routine, and I’ve used it daily for years now.

Finally, with only 6 ingredients, this sunscreen’s formula is ideal for those with very sensitive skin. As a bonus, it’s packaged in a beautiful recyclable glass bottle.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Non-nano Zinc Oxide (25%)
Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Water), *Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) Fruit Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), ‡Tocopherol (Vegetable Vitamin E), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). *Organic ‡Non-GMO

Best Clean Sunscreen at Sephora: Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer

This oil-free, low-PUFA clean sunscreen is excellent for face and body. It contains vitamin E and C for added UV protection, and it’s packed with fruit extracts for even more antioxidant properties. (It also smells like fruity cereal.)

Juice Beauty’s non-toxic sunscreen base is comprised of only caprylic/capric triglycerides, making it not just low-PUFA, but PUFA-free. Its emulsifiers (sorbitan stearate and polyglyceryl-10 laurate) are also derived from saturated fatty acids.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride (also known as MCT oil) is a non-comedogenic ester and not a true oil, making this sunscreen technically oil-free, which oily skin types may appreciate.

This chemical free sunscreen has a thin, lightweight texture that spreads easily, and it dries down to a semi-matte, dry touch finish. However, some very dry skin types may find it doesn’t offer enough hydration.

In terms of color, it’s lightly tinted with iron oxides to help minimize white cast, and it’s also available in a tinted mineral sunscreen (shade is called Sand). Also comes in a more affordable sport sunscreen format (below).

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Juice), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Malus (Apple Juice), Vitis Vinifera (White Grape Juice), Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate Juice Extract), Algae Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract (Cucumber Extract), Panthenol (Vtiamin B5), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Fruit Extract), Iron Oxides, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin Oil), Citrus Aurantium (Petitgrain Oil).

Best Water-Resistant Zinc Sunscreen: Juice Beauty Water-Resistant SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen

This moisturizing zinc-based sunscreen offers broad-spectrum, water resistant protection for face and body. It resists sweat and swimming, making it ideal for active outdoor lifestyles or days spent lounging at the beach or by the pool.

Made with a base of coconut oil, caprylic/capric triglycerides, and castor oil, this clean sunscreen is still low-PUFA despite containing a very small amount of sunflower oil. It also contains vitamin C and vitamin E for more protection.

The Sport Sunscreen has a nice creamy texture that’s highly spreadable and not overly greasy. Its water resistant properties come from low-PUFA thickeners sorbitan stearate (wax derived from stearic acid) and Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate (thickener derived from pine resin) to help give the formula viscosity and staying power.

I use this one for both my face and my body, often mixing with a tinted sunscreen, though some may find the formula too thick for the face.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%.
Inactive Ingredients: Organic Juices Of Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Juice)*, Pyrus Malus (Apple Juice)*, Vitis Vinifera (White Grape Juice)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil)*, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Sorbitan Stearate, Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed Oil), Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil)*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed Oil)*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Citrus Limonum (Lemon Extract), Iron Oxides, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) & Citrus Aurantium (Petitgrain) Pure Essential Oils.

Best Non-Greasy Sunscreen with no White Cast: Ava Isa Sun-E Serum Drops SPF 35 Sunscreen

Mineral sunscreens often get a bad rap for greasy, pore-clogging formulas or leaving a ghostly white finish. Zinc oxide’s white cast makes finding a safe, non-toxic sunscreen particularly difficult for darker skin tones.

But Ava Isa Sun-E Serum tackles both issues. According to the brand, this innovative natural sunscreen serum applies transparently on all skin tones from Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1-6, despite containing 25% zinc oxide for high level UV protection.

It’s hard to find a mineral sunscreen with no white cast, but this product is also non-greasy, with a unique, lightweight serum texture that feels more like skincare than SPF. Oily skin types will appreciate that the formula dries down to a silky, matte finish that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy.

Finally, this zinc sunscreen serum also contains Micah® (Bis Cyano Butylacetate Anthracenediylidene), a novel ingredient that acts as an antioxidant to protect against UV-induced oxidative stress and blue light.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 25% Zinc Oxide
Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polylactic Acid, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Aqua, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cellulose, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6, Polyrincinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bis Cyano Butylacetate Anthracenediylidene (Micah)

Best Coconut Oil Sunscreen: All Good SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Butter

This is a simple, no nonsense coconut oil sunscreen and physical sunblock with 25% zinc oxide for high level SPF 50 protection. (If you’re looking for a sunscreen with no white cast, there’s also a tinted version.)

All Good Mineral Sunscreen Butter is made with a base of coconut oil, beeswax, and low-PUFA jojoba oil, with added vitamin E for free radical defence. Beeswax helps protect the skin and offer water-resistant properties.

As a bonus, it also contains calendula and chamomile to help calm and protect sensitive skin. It’s affordable, convenient, and travel-friendly, and it also comes in a mineral sunscreen stick for even easier application.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 25% (Non-nanoparticle).
Inactive Ingredients: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax), Organic Calendula Of cinalis (Calendula) Flowers infused in Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Non-GMO Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile).

Best Tinted Coconut Oil Sunscreen: All Good SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Butter

This rich and buttery tinted coconut oil sunscreen is colored with iron oxides for a warm bronze finish. It’s very moisturizing, with a base of only low-PUFA coconut and jojoba oils, vitamin E for added protection, and calendula to protect sensitive skin.

Coconut oil has high oxidative stability and natural sun protective properties, making it a great choice for low-PUFA sun protection. I like this one a lot, and I just rub it gently between my fingers to warm it up for easier spreadability.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 25% (Non-nanoparticle)
Inactive Ingredients: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Organic Calendula Officinalis Flowers* infused in Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Octyldodecanol, Trihydroxystearin, Non-GMO Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Yellow Iron Oxide.

Best Clean Tinted Sunscreen with Diverse Shade Range: Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30

Tinted sunscreens often come in 1 or 2 shades that don’t suit all skin tones. But Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream offers 7 shades to suit a variety of skin colors, making it the best shade range for low-PUFA, reef-safe mineral sunscreen without chemical sunscreen filters.

It offers 20% non-nano zinc oxide for SPF 30 sun protection. It’s also a 12-in-1 multitasking color correcting cream, offering anti-aging, sun-protective properties along with moisture, coverage, and a glowing skin finish.

Similar to Juice Beauty’s Sport Sunscreen formula, the CC Cream is mostly comprised of coconut oil and saturated caprylic and capric fatty acids, with castor oil, sunflower oil, and jojoba oil in smaller amounts.

High-PUFA sunflower oil appears towards the bottom of the ingredients list after the emulsifier polyglyceryl-10 laurate. But since emulsifiers are used in such small quantities, this suggests there’s (luckily) not a very high percentage of sunflower oil in the formula at all.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Organic Aloe barbadensis juice*, cocos nucifera (organic coconut) oil*, pyrus malus (organic apple) juice*, vitis vinifera (organic white grape) juice*, caprylic/capric triglyceride†, sorbitan stearate, ricinus communis (castor seed) oil+, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, magnesium sulfate, helianthus annuus (organic sunflower) seed oil*, simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba) seed oil*, tocopherol (Vitamin E)+, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (Vitamin C), sodium hyaluronate†, malus domestica (apple) fruit cell culture extract+, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit cell extract+, citrus medica limonum (lemon) leaf cell extract+, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin†, citrus reticulata (mandarin) oil+, citrus aurantium (petitgrain) oil+. May contain: iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Best Clean Beauty BB Cream with SPF: Suntegrity 5-IN-1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30

Suntegrity’s 5-in-1 skin-perfecting BB cream, tinted moisturizer, skin primer, and broad-spectrum SPF checks all the boxes, and it’s a new addition to the best clean beauty sunscreens for 2025.

With 20% non-nano zinc oxide and several tinted shades, this lightweight formula is said to deliver flawless coverage (with no white cast) and a naturally luminous skin finish alongside powerful antioxidants. It contains UV-protective astaxanthin and green tea, helping to soothe redness and irritation while also offering sun protection.

Since its first ingredients are water and aloe vera, the Suntegrity tinted sunscreen has more of a fluid foundation-like texture rather than a thick sun cream, making it attractive for those seeking a non-greasy SPF that doubles as makeup and skincare.

It’s also low-PUFA, formulated with a base of MCT oil (caprylic/capric triglycerides), hydrogenated castor oil, and jojoba oil. High-PUFA sunflower and pomegranate oils appear so low on the ingredients list that I don’t worry about them at all.

While I haven’t yet had the chance to try it, it’s on my list to order so that I can add my own personal review. I’m excited by its natural ingredients list and fragrance-free formula, and I’m hopeful that my hyper-sensitive skin will tolerate it well.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc-Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice* and Water (Aqua)+, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride+, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate+, Glycerin+, Hydrogenated Castor Oil+, Sorbitan Sesquioleate+, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate+, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer+, Magnesium Sulfate, Glyceryl Caprylate+, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Astaxanthin, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)+, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethyhexylglycerin, Galactoarabinan, Iron Oxides (C.I. 77491, C.I. 77492, C.I. 77499). *Certified Organic + Natural or Naturally-derived ingredients

Best Drugstore Mineral Sunscreen for Face (Tinted): Think Everyday Face Sunscreen Naturally Tinted SPF 30

Think’s naturally tinted reef-safe zinc sunscreen is widely available and affordable. It has 20% non-nano zinc oxide with SPF 30, and it has an easily spreadable, lightweight formula with a subtle iron oxide tint.

While not PUFA free, it’s comprised of mostly capylic/capric triglyceride and hydrogenated castor oil, with a few higher PUFA oils (sunflower, raspberry, and cranberry) in smaller quantities towards the bottom of the ingredients list.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano)
Inactive Ingredients: purified water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, capric caprylic triglycerides, sorbitan stearate (coconut based), pine wood resin, vegetable glycerin, cetyl dimethicone, hydrogenated castor oil, magnesium sulfate (epsom salt), sunflower oil, jojoba oil, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), tocopherols (vitamin e), olive oil, raspberry seed oil, cranberry seed oil, hyaluronic acid (made from vegetable), currant, citrus paradisi, iron oxide

Best Non-Toxic Drugstore Sunscreen: Thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen

Thinksport’s SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen is a family-friendly sweat and water-resistant safe sunscreen formulated to leave a minimal white cast.

It has 20% zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UV protection without chemical SPF boosters, and a long lasting formula that’s ideal for an active outdoor lifestyle. Like the other Think formula, this mineral sunscreen’s base is mostly low-PUFA oils.

This one has a thicker texture compared to Think’s tinted sunscreen, but it feels very soothing, protective and moisturizing for dry skin. Shockingly, my reactive skin is not irritated by the small amount of grapefruit oil at all.

Ingredients

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, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Extract, Citrus Paridisi (Pink Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate.

Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen for Babies: Pipette SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen

Not just for babies, this clean and non-toxic mineral sunscreen is ideal for the whole family (at a very affordable price). It contains 20% zinc oxide for broad-spectrum mineral UV protection that’s suitable for delicate baby skin.

Because it’s formulated for sensitive skin, this clean sunscreen also contains gentle, non-irritating ingredients such as skin-soothing bisabolol, and extra antioxidant protection from ferulic acid and wild gooseberry.

It has a base of PUFA free capric/caprylic triglycerides and sugarcane-derived squalane for an oil-free, silky texture. This lightweight, broad spectrum sunscreen leaves a dewy skin finish.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (20%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Ferulate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Isostearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol

Best Tallow Sunscreen for Face and Body: Fancy Farm Power Duo C+E Natural Zinc Sun Cream

Handmade with love by a small, US-based business, Fancy Farm’s tallow sunscreen checks all the boxes, making it one of the best non-toxic sunscreens overall.

Those following a paleo, ancestral or Dr. Ray Peat-inspired skincare routine will appreciate this sunscreen made with low-PUFA grass-fed beef tallow, which is extremely nourishing to the skin and supplies vital fat-soluble vitamins.

Aside from its low-PUFA base, this clean sunscreen also contains vitamins E and vitamin C to bolster the skin’s UV defences and protect from lipid peroxidation. 20% non-nano zinc oxide protects from UV rays without chemical filters.

Its water-free formula gives it a long shelf life, and it doesn’t require preservatives, making it excellent for sensitive skin. It’s also scented with coconut co2 extract for a beachy, coconutty scent without synthetic fragrances.

Ingredients

Pastured Raised Grass-Finished Suet Tallow, 20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Vitamin C Oil (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate), Natural Vitamin E Oil (D-Alpha Tocopherol), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit CO2 Extract

Best Water-Resistant Sunscreen for Swimming: Stream2Sea Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 with EcoSafe Zinc™

Suitable for face and body, this water-resistant all mineral sunscreen is non-greasy, non-comedogenic, and contains a blend of antioxidants to nourish and protect skin during sun exposure.

It’s made with low-PUFA ingredients such as olive squalane, coco-caprylate/caprate and coconut oil. It also comes in 4 varieties: clear, tinted, shimmer, and kids sunscreen.

Stream2Sea is the only mineral based sunscreen that’s tested and proven safe for aquatic life. Its unique natural formula is also said to work even better after swimming, so it won’t wash off after a dip in the sea or pool.

This reef-safe clean sunscreen contains 19% zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection. Because it creates a long-lasting, water-resistant barrier on the skin, it’s also classified as SPF 45.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 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 *Organic Ingredients

Best Hydrating Non-Toxic Sunscreen for Dark Skin (No White Cast): Ava Isa Every Morning Sunscreen SPF 30

This innovative mineral sunscreen combines skin barrier repair with sun protection in an easily spreadable formula. It goes on glossy and smooth, blending to clear on all skin tones with no white cast, making this sunscreen another excellent option for darker skin tones.

With a high 25% zinc oxide, this reef-friendly, all-mineral sunscreen also provides a high level of broad-spectrum UV protection. Dry and sensitive skin types will appreciate this deeply hydrating mineral sunscreen with a lightweight, non-greasy texture.

It contains cholesterol from up-cycled lambswool (cruelty-free) to provide incurable skin barrier repair and hydration. Cholesterol is also a pre-cursor to vitamin D in the skin, which as we know has many benefits.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 25% Zinc Oxide
Inactive Ingredients: Aqua, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, TMP Lauryl Dimethicone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, 7-Dehydrocholesterol (not vegan), Sodium Chloride, Cerium Oxide.

Best Natural Tinted Sunscreen: Fancy Farm Power Duo C+E Natural Tinted Zinc Sun Cream

Perfect for those who love tallow skincare, this unique product is a tinted version of Fancy Farm’s tallow sunscreen. It contains an amazing blend of natural ingredients for sun protection, including grass fed tallow, PUFA free squalane, and fat-soluble anxitoidants vitamin E and C.

Instead of iron oxides or mica, this zinc sun cream get its all-natural tint from Kombo butter, an antioxidant rich, deeply colored low-PUFA butter from Ghana. Kombo butter has a deep chocolate-brown color for a truly natural tinted sunscreen without iron oxides or mica.

Ingredients

Fair Trade Kombo Butter, Pastured Raised Grass-Finished Suet Tallow, 20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Vitamin C Oil (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate), Squalane Oil, Natural Vitamin E Oil (D-Alpha Tocopherol) (Patent Pending Formula)Best Lip Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide: Ava Isa Lip Whip SPF 15

When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun naturally, don’t forget your lips. This silky mineral lip balm contains broad-spectrum UV protection from zinc oxide and a glistening, glossy finish.

This isn’t your typical whitening zinc oxide lip balm – it’s more of a sunscreen lip gloss, and it doesn’t leave a noticeable white cast.

But it’s not just for lips, because this multi-tasking SPF also works in a pinch as a highlighter or luminizer. Its glossy finish adds a subtle sheen to cheekbones (and doubles as sunscreen makeup). I’ve also used it as a moisturizing undereye sunscreen.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax, Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Euphorbia Cerifera (Candellila) Wax, Lauryl Laurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenyl Behenate Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Tocopherol

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