The 15 Best Sunscreens for Athletes and Outdoor Adventurers
The Environmental Working Group recently released their updated list of the best sport and beach sunscreens for 2015. Their guide scores sunscreens on a scale from zero to 10 (zero being the lowest hazard and 10 being the highest) and also provides in-depth information about each product's health concerns, UVA protection, main ingredients and even the cost. We sorted through the list and here we’re highlighting the most affordable, best rated, least hazardous sunscreens that are made with the most protective ingredients.
Butterbean Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (22 percent)
butterbeanssuncreen.com
Aubrey Organics Natural Sun Sunscreen Unscented, SPF 45
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (25 percent)
aubrey-orangics.com
Badger Sport Sunscreen Cream Unscented, SPF 35
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Non-Nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide (22.5 percent)
badgerbalm.com
Beautycounter Protect All Over Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (19 percent)
beautycounter.com
BurnOut Ocean Tested Physical Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (non-nano, 20 percent)
burnoutsun.com
Dr. Mercola Sunscreen, SPF 50
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6 percent), Zinc Oxide (22.5 percent)
mercola.com
Grahams Natural Alternatives SunClear Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (25 percent)
amazon.com
Loving Naturals Clear Body Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Poofy Organics 'The' Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Organic Jojoba Oil, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (20 percent)
poofyorganics.com
The Honest Company Sunscreen, SPF 30
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (20 percent)
honest.com
thinksport Livestrong sunscreen, SPF 50+
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (Sunscreen Grade > 100NM)
gothinksport.com
Tropical Sands All Natural Biodegradable Sunscreen, SPF 50
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (22.5 percent), Titanium Dioxide (6 percent)
amazon.com
TruKid Eczema Care Daily Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (20 percent)
shop.trukid.com
UV Natural Sport Sunscreen, SPF 30+
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Zinc Oxide (24.8 percent)
amazon.com
Ava Anderson Non Toxic Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+
EWG Rating: 1
Health Concern: Low
UVA Protection: Excellent
Main ingredient: Non-Nanoparticle Zinc Oxide (23 percent)
avaandersonnontoxic.com