These 5 natural sunscreens are the safest, highest quality options for babies! These mineral sunscreens are entirely toxin-free, and are affordable, as well.
Sunscreens can be deceptive. You get the highest SPF and lather it on your baby thinking they’re protected, and then you find out that SPF 100 is no better than 50, and it is only blocking UVB rays, not UVA. Plus, there are toxic chemicals involved. When it comes to babies and their sensitive skin and bodies, it’s important to know what to look for in sunscreen.
I’ve written about what Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid in my post, but I’ve also gone ahead and done the research to find the very best natural sunscreens for babies on the market.
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These are the 5 best natural sunscreens for babies, because they all:
Have the highest ratings for safety and quality
Provide protection from both UVA and UVB rays
They are affordable, priced between $5-$20
Important Note: Many of these brands have multiple sunscreen products. Only the exact product I have listed is guaranteed to be non-toxic. When in doubt, you can search the product name in the EWG Database. Hint: fragrance-free, sensitive skin, and baby sunscreens are usually the safest with the least toxins.
Thinkbaby Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50+
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This mineral sunscreen for babies has the highest number of reviews, and the highest star rating of all these 5 best natural sunscreens for babies on Amazon. It’s not tested on animals, and has broad spectrum protection for UVA and UVB rays. It also provides up to 80 minutes of water resistance.
Badger Baby Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
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This mineral sunscreen for babies has a certified organic base of sunflower oil, beeswax & vitamin E to make it soothing for skin. The lotion is biodegradable, and the tube is recyclable. It’s water resistant, and provides protection from UVA and UVB rays.
Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50
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This mineral sunscreen for babies provides broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays. It has organic ingredients and is not tested on animals. It contains a blend of different seed oils.
Blue Lizard Australian Mineral Sunscreen for Babies, SPF 30+
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This is the mineral sunscreen I am personally using, even though it’s technically for babies. The bottle turns pink in the presence of harmful UV rays. The mineral lotion is smooth and easy to apply, and protects against both UVA and UVB rays. And, it’s the best price value of all the sunscreens on this list (on Amazon, at least).
CeraVe Mineral Sunscreen for Babies, SPF 45
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This mineral sunscreen’s ingredients are 100% naturally sourced. It provides broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
2 comments
Great list! We use the first two – ThinkBaby & Badger. I use them on myself and my 18-month-old son!
So good! I use the third one, Blue Lizard, for myself. Love that you’re already using these!