SAN ANTONIO – What are the best and worst sunscreens for you and your family? The Environmental Working Group researched and tested approximately 650 sunscreens and hundreds of other SPF-labeled products to find the best products.
EWG rated each product based on UVB and UVA protections and balance, health hazards and stability.
Each product was rated based on a combined score of sunscreen efficacy and health hazard.
According to the EWG, the lowest-scoring sunscreens are:
Panama Jack Sport Sunscreen, SPF 85
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen, SPF 60+
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen, SPF 60+
CVS Health Sun Lotion, SPF 60
Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100
Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen Lotions, SPF 100
Banana Boat Kids Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 100
Banana Boat SunComfort Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50+
Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50
Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray, SPF 15
Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
The 12 highest scoring sunscreens are:
Adorable Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+
All Good Kid's Sunscreen, SPF 30
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Lotion Sunscreen, Sensitive Skin, SPF 50
Badger Kids Sunscreen Cream, Tangerine & Vanilla, SPF 30
Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, Baby, SPF 50
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, Baby, SPF 30+
BurnOut Kids Sunscreen, SPF 35
California Baby Calendula Sunscreen, SPF 30+
COOLA Suncare Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50
Equate Baby Zinc Sunscreen Mineral Lotion, SPF 50
Goddess Garden Organics Kids Sport Natural Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
Hawaiian Sol Sol Kid Kare, SPF 50
Read more about the EWG's Guide to Sunscreens here.
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