The Best Natural Mineral Sunscreens for Every Skin Type
Every sunscreen we carry is a physical blocker — a mineral sunscreen made with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which protect your skin by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet radiation so it doesn't penetrate. Here at Pretty Clean Shop, we independently research and test every single product we carry, and sunscreens are no exception. Here's a breakdown of all the options we carry and their best uses.
Why wear mineral sunscreen year-round?
If you didn't already know, sunscreen is a must year-round! Apply sunscreen every day, even on cloudy days, because clouds do not block UV rays and you're still susceptible to sun damage. But then again, wearing sunscreen is especially important during the summer for all those outdoor adventures. And remember, it's important to apply sunscreen on your body and your face.
Mineral sunscreens made with zinc oxide are great options that protect you by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet radiation, so that it doesn't penetrate the skin.
Best for Kids
Kids Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 50. An easy swipe-on stick made for little faces, with SPF 50 protection and no mess or spills. Gentle, water-resistant, and perfect for tucking into a bag for the playground or the beach.
Tanit Moisturizing Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 works well for kids and people with sensitive skin.
Best for Body
Everybody Loves The Sunshine Suncare with Zinc by Living Libations. It acts as sunscreen as it is made with 20% non-nanoparticle uncoated zinc oxide and glorious sun-loving essences distilled from plants that evolved to grow best in full sun.
Best for Face
Ava Isa offers the most ultra-matte sunscreens to date. It dries down on the skin almost instantaneously after application and feels light-weight and invisible. And the Full Spectrum 360 Mineral Sun Silk Crème Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - by COOLA is a transparent non-nano zinc oxide that forms an airy-light veil that layers perfectly under makeup!
Best for Dark Skin
Ava Isa Sun-è-Serum Drops SPF35. Applies beautifully and transparently on all skin tones. All of them! It blends and absorbs immediately.
Birch Babe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 is the best option for whole-body application.
Best Tinted
The Plastic Free Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick - Tinted Unscented - by Attitude. A tinted face stick that blends into most skin tones for a natural, even finish — mess-free to apply and wrapped in biodegradable plastic-free packaging.
The LaSpa Tinted Sunscreen Stick, a mineral option offering 98% broad-spectrum protection in a travel-friendly format.
Browse the full range of mineral sunscreens, or come and find the right one for your skin at our store on Dundas St W in Toronto.