Selecting a sunscreen before heading out on a summer adventure can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. The pharmacy shelves are usually packed with hundreds of brands in different styles and applications, all competing with glaring labels and skeptical claims.
You can cut through all of the marketing mess and by picking up one that simply says “broad-spectrum” and has a SPF (sun protection factor) of 30. That way, you’ll be adequately protecting yourself during any summertime fun in the sun, but just remember to reapply often and after any sweat sessions or dips in the pool.
For more in-depth info, check out our “All You Need to Know About Sunscreen Guide” to get the lowdown on exactly what to look for to protect you from the harsh summer sun — and the rays during the other seasons, too. In the meantime, look below for a few of the best sunscreens out there for 2020, mostly selected from the extensive list of safer sunscreens that the Environmental Working Group puts out each year.
This pump spray contains no gases, nor controversial compounds like oxybenzone or octinoxate, so it’s safe to apply to your skin. To get proper coverage, be sure to pump in your hand and then spread amply on your skin.
$15, albabotanica.com
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All Good Sunstick, SPF 30
Slip this in your backpack for a quick and easy way to apply sunscreen to your face. The slick stick form applies without leaving any chalky residue and never feels greasy.
$8.99, allgoodproducts.com
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Gel-Lotion, SPF 30
This broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen is super clean, with the active ingredient only zinc oxide, yet it goes on light and smooth. It also helps hydrate with aloe and cucumber extract.
$16.99, gobareoutside.com
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Dixie Botanicals CBD-Infused, SPF 50
This water-resistant sunscreen features the calming effects of 100mg of natural CBD isolate. Free of oxybenzone and octinoxate, it still offers broad-spectrum coverage.
$21.99, hempmedspx.com
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Divios Protect CBD-Infused, SPF 30
Natural botanicals like sesame oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, and red raspberry seed oil combine with 240mg of hemp-based CBD. The formulation is also reef-safe and vegan.
$32, diviosnaturals.com
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Sawyer Stay-Put, SPF 30
Created for those who need a sunscreen that won’t quit when things get sweaty, this sunscreen uses a special formula that creates a breathable bond with your skin for long-lasting protection.
$15, sawyer.com
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Waxhead Skin Nourishing, SPF 32
This non-greasy mineral sunscreen goes on thin but offers broad-spectrum protection with non-nano, uncoated zinc oxide that’s reef-friendly. It’s also cruelty-free and made in the USA.
$22.99, gowaxhead.com.
