12 worst sunscreens on market include major brands, kids products, experts say

See list of 12 best, worst scoring sunscreens

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.