Top 10 Natural Sunscreens

WHAT TO KNOW
Indie Lee’s best-selling sunscreen is formulated with 20% uncoated zinc oxide for sheer, all-over protection from the sun’s harmful rays. And while it’s appropriate for all skin types, it’s unscented and soy- and gluten-free, which makes it a good pick for small kids.

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Any product featured on Credo must meet its standard of “clean,” which means it can’t feature any ingredients on The Dirty List that are associated with safety or sustainability consequences. Indie Lee surpasses this standard by only incorporating natural ingredients in their sunscreen, including sunflower seed oil, shea butter, and squalane.

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Salt & Stone's best-selling Mineral Sunscreen includes a trio of natural skincare ingredients (ashwagandha, hyaluronic acid, and green tea extract). This combo gives it moisturizing superpowers, but the non-greasy formula keeps the feel lightweight.

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Looking for a fragrance-free option? If so, this is a good choice.

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No whitecast or residue here—just SPF 100 in an easy-to-apply aerosol container. For up to 80 minutes, this clean sunscreen will protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. It's reef-compliant too, so if you're headed to the tropics, this is a good choice.

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Bare Republic crafted its Clearscreen Sunscreen without ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens, and phthalates.

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Cay Skin's Isle Nourishing Body Mist is powered by sea moss. Sure, that might sound a little weird, but sea moss contains 90% of the minerals needed to care for your skin. Its waterproof formula also has vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
"Great sunscreen, used it on a vacation in Puerto Rico and didn't get a burn or tan. It's not overpriced like the other brands, it sprays evenly, and it doesn't stink like others. I have several Cay skin products and am happy with them all."

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Treat yourself to Biossance's Squalane + Zinc Sheer Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen. This luxurious protective layer uses natural zinc oxide to defend against UVA/UVB rays with the promise of an untraceable, dewy finish.

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Two key ingredients—ectoin and butterfly ginger extract—extend this product's SPF effectiveness. It also has squalane, a naturally occurring compound with anti-inflammatory properties.

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There’s a lot to love about Badger Sport’s Mineral Sunscreen Cream, whether it’s that it’s a 98% organic sunscreen made with just four ingredients or the fact that it’s manufactured with solar power. But one thing we can’t not share with you is that this sunscreen was the first of its kind to achieve the rigorous Protect Land + Sea Certification. 

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
When it comes to receiving a seal of approval as a chemical-free, safe sunscreen, it doesn’t get much better than support from a professional sailor: “We own and operate a sailing charter business and spend our days outdoors on the water. Badger sunscreens work. And Badger cares about protecting the waters we love. We'll always have Badger aboard!”

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Native is a clean cosmetics brand known for its deodorant. The brand's unscented Mineral Body Sunscreen is a favorite amongst shoppers for its simple formula which includes just one active ingredient (non-nano zinc oxide). Made with oils derived from plants, this clean sunscreen promises to sink into the skin without leaving any residue or greasiness behind.

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According to Native, this sunscreen was tested on a variety of skin tones and body hair. The results? No whitecast, no matter what.

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Coola’s Classic Body Sunscreen is 70% organic and features the brand’s antioxidant-rich Plant Protection Complex that helps fight free radicals. That means that in addition to protecting your skin from UVA and UVB rays, it’s also actively working to diminish visible signs of aging. Plus, its guava mango scent is proven to put you in a good mood with every application.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
Here’s a testimony from a shopper who lives in the Valley of the Sun: “I work in the Phoenix area and have to walk to and from buildings frequently for my job in the sun at all times of year. I have been looking for a moisturizing body sunscreen that actually moisturizes and doesn’t smell like your everyday beach sunscreen.This smells nice and rubs in well, and so far the SPF has kept me from burning.”

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If you find yourself reapplying SPF a little too late, you'll love Blue Lizard's Smart Cap Technology. While you're hanging at the beach or playing at the pool, the cap on this sunscreen will change color to remind you when it’s time to reapply. 

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This dermatologist-approved sunscreen is specifically designed for sensitive skin. It's free of fragrance, parabens, oxybenzone, and octinoxate.

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It’s sunscreen. It’s lotion. It’s your new everyday, holy-grail skincare product. Supergoop! is known for its line of products that are all reef-friendly, cruelty-free, and made with clean ingredients. The PLAY Everyday Sunscreen Lotion is no different, with an oxybenzone-free, non-toxic formula that includes natural additions like sunflower and rosemary leaf extract.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
Here’s a pretty convincing tidbit we found while researching this product: “This is my favorite sunscreen. It's not oily, wears well under makeup, no white cast (!!!!), and doesn't break me out. I got a free sample and then bought the *value* bottle when I ran out. It is THE BEST!”