Sunscreen Guide
During summer months especially, many people are more thoughtful about sun protection. The conversation and research on sunscreen -- what the safest sunscreens are to use, and what are the environmental impacts of sunscreen are – is becoming more widespread. This is the sunscreen brush I use to apply the sunscreen. Ideally I always use natural bristles, this is when I apply my 80/20 rule as the bristles in this brush are plastic in order to hold up when applying sunscreen. If you are concerned, using your hands to spread it is best.
All my FAVORITE Sunscreens are on my AMAZON SHOP. Some of my favorites are the Badger for Daily Mineral Sunscreen. and their Face Sunscreen (USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY FOR BOTH). I also love the Raw Love Sunscreen- it comes in a tube or tin or you can get both together.
Update June 2026: The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (also called BEMT) — the first new sunscreen ingredient in over 25 years. It has been used safely in Europe since 1999, offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and is minimally absorbed through the skin. Products are not yet widely available in the US, but we will update this guide as they arrive. Our top recommendation remains zinc oxide.
Favorites:
PRIMALLY PURE UNSCENTED SUN CREAM (USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY) SPF 30 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 25%, non-nano Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Organic Tallow, Organic Beeswax, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Mango Butter, Tocopherol No concerns on these ingredients. Tallow-based, essential oil free, ideal for sensitive skin.
BADGER SPORT SPF 40 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 22.5%, uncoated Inactive Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Sunflower Vitamin E No concerns on these ingredients. Only 4 ingredients. Water resistant 80 minutes. Reef-friendly. USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY.
BLDG ACTIVE HYDRATING DAILY SUNSCREEN SPF 50 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.6% EWG Verified. Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and safety. No concerns on these ingredients.
SOLARA MINERAL DEFENSE SPORT SPF 50 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%, non-nano Vegan, cruelty-free, reef-safe. Antioxidant-rich formula. No concerns on these ingredients.
RAW LOVE MINERAL SUNSCREEN LOTION SPF 30 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 18.75%, non-nano Inactive Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E) No concerns on these ingredients. Only 5 ingredients. Fragrance-free, reef-safe, and Hawaii 104 compliant. One of the cleanest formulas out there. Also available as a tin or stick.
FREAKS OF NATURE (Kelly Slater's brand) SPF 50 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide, 100% mineral, non-nano Reef-safe, vegan, cruelty-free. Compliant with Hawaii's Act 104. No concerns on these ingredients.
They also just came out with a safer spray that I will be trying out too!
IF YOU REALLY NEED A SPRAY: BABO BOTANICALS SPF 50 | Face & Body | Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%, non-nano I always prefer lotion over spray, but if you need one, this is the option I trust. EWG Verified. Water resistant 80 minutes. Fragrance-free.