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11 Best Natural Sunscreens for Head-To-Toe Sun Protection

Sunshine is a great daily source of essential vitamin D (not to mention how great it feels), but too much can wreak havoc on your skin long-term.

While it's a year-round necessity, sun care is critical in the warmer months when the sun’s rays are strongest—this is when you need a skin shield that's strong enough to fend off age-accelerating sun damage and environmental stressors.

So, if you haven’t already, take this as a nudge to incorporate a clean, mineral sunscreen into your skincare routine, and thank us later!

Why mineral, you ask? Let us break it down for you.

Chemical sunscreens, more often than not, fail to provide effective broad-spectrum protection. These formulas can’t effectively shield UVA rays (which cause long-term damage) and only work to protect your skin from sunburn-causing UVB rays after they’re absorbed.

On the other hand, the mineral formulas of most natural sunscreens use physical filters—like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—to stop UVA and UVB rays in their tracks before they’ve had a chance to penetrate and damage the skin.

Yet, the world of natural sunscreens is still daunting.

Not to worry, though! We're here to help you find the right choice for your skin type and lifestyle. Do you want SPF 30 or higher? One with a subtle tint? An oil-free formula? Or maybe you're looking for an option that you can layer seamlessly under makeup.

Regardless of your protection preferences, we've done our research to bring you the hottest picks under the sun (pun fully intended), so you can make the bright choice when it comes to protecting your skin.

Here is our list of the 11 best natural sunscreens:

Best Natural Sunscreen Overall: Suntegrity - Impeccable Skin SPF 30
Best Natural Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin: Solara Suncare - Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen
Best Natural Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin: ILIA - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Best Natural Sunscreen for Dry Skin: LASPA Naturals - Moisturizing Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Best Natural Sunscreen for Oily Skin: Ava Isa - Sun Serum Drops SPF 35
Best Natural Sunscreen for Dark Skin: Unsun Cosmetics - Mineral Tinted Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen in Medium-Dark
Best Natural Spray Sunscreen: Babo Botanicals - SPF 30 Sheer Zinc Continuous Spray Sunscreen
Best Natural Stick Sunscreen: Suntegrity - Sport Mineral Sun Stick SPF 30
Best Natural Tinted Sunscreen: Love Sun Body - Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Best Natural Sunscreen for Anti-Redness: Josh Rosebrook - Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 Tinted
Best Natural Sunscreen for Under Makeup: Hynt Beauty - Sun Prep Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 25

Best Natural Sunscreen Overall

Suntegrity - Impeccable Skin SPF 30

Price: $55

Review: 4.6/5

Looking for an SPF that does it all? Well, lucky you—you've found it!

This all-in-one face sunscreen from Suntegrity packs beauty-boosting skincare and effective sun protection into one squeezable tube.

Made without oils or silicones, the peptide-rich formula featuring non-nano zinc oxide and blue-light-blocking melanin provides skin with a shield to keep it looking flawless and youthful.

Did we mention it also triples as a medium-coverage, lightweight skin tint?

With a choice of six shades—from ivory to bronze—you're bound to find the perfect match for sitting out and enjoying the sun without UVA and UVB rays interfering.

See, we told you it does it all!

Best Natural Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

Solara Suncare - Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen

Price: $28

Review: 3.8/5

Sensitive skin is already prone to irritation and redness, so the last thing it needs is potential sun damage as an added sensitizing woe.

Solara Suncare 's unscented mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 will quickly become sensitive skin's trusty choice for all-over protection.

A blend of 10 antioxidant-rich active ingredients—including Kakadu plum, pomegranate, and raspberry leaf extract—build a strong and healthy skin barrier to fend off those harmful rays.

Its best-kept secret? Adaptogenic Ashwagandha, an ancient healer known to protect the body from external stressors, helps keep reactive skin calm and collected throughout the day.

As if protecting skin wasn't enough, this SPF features a bevy of skincare ingredients (hi, squalene, shea butter, and Tahitian monoi oil!) to re-hydrate sun-drenched, dried-out skin.

So go ahead, slather it all over. We promise it’ll feel great!

Best Natural Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin

ILIA - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Price: $48

Review: 4.7/5

Calling those with acne-prone skin seeking sun protection and a sneaky way to cover up flare-ups.

We've found the clean formula of your dreams in this easy-to-use tinted mineral SPF from ILIA Beauty !

The trailblazing skin tint combines skincare, sun care, and makeup into one lightweight formula that leaves skin with just the right amount of coverage so it can breathe.

Powered by sun-shielding non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, plus the holy trinity of skincare ingredients—hyaluronic acid, squalene, and niacinamide—it protects from UVA/UVB damage while visibly improving the look of skin with every wear.

Plus, its medium coverage formula lasts all day, so you can be sure it won't slip down your face as you sweat it out in the heat.

Available in 26 versatile shades, this supercharged formula is also fragrance and oil-free—two things that keep blemish-prone skin happy and clear!

Best Natural Sunscreen for Dry Skin

LASPA Naturals - Moisturizing Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Price: $36

Review: 5.0/5

Want a natural sunscreen that will block out damaging rays while locking in maximum hydration?

Meet your moisturizing match with this two-in-one daily SPF from LASPA Naturals !

Packed with active botanicals like grape and sunflower seed oil, plus zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, this mineral sunscreen keeps skin smooth and shielded.

And there's nothing dry skin hates more than sunscreen that grips to rough patches and sits on top of the skin (making it look even more parched!).

The solution? This moisturizing cream breaks through flakiness thanks to nourishing shea butter and keeps skin radiant and healthy-looking post-sun.

Yep, it's that easy to get broad-spectrum protection without sacrificing high-quality skincare ingredients and hydration benefits.

Best Natural Sunscreen for Oily Skin

Ava Isa - Sun Serum Drops SPF 35

Price: $45

Review: 4.4/5

We get it—the last thing oily skin wants is an SPF that leaves skin looking and feeling greasy post-application. But that shouldn't stop you from wearing it.

The key is finding an option that will protect from UVA and UVB rays without overloading your already sebaceous skin with more oil-based products.

Our top pick? Ava Isa 's innovative silky mineral serum works with—not against—your oily skin and is easy to incorporate into your daily skincare routine.

We love its hybridity, giving skin a daily dose of broad-spectrum protection in a clean, serum-like format. Its transparent, mattified finish also works like a dream under makeup!

Powered by 25% zinc oxide, the reef-safe, vegan formula blends seamlessly and absorbs immediately, keeping pore-clogged breakouts at bay.

It also contains Micah, an antioxidant clinically proven to gently correct signs of sun damage while blocking out the potential harm of blue light and other age-accelerating free radicals.

Best Natural Sunscreen for Dark Skin

Unsun Cosmetics - Mineral Tinted Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen in Medium-Dark

Price: $29

Review: 4/5

Mineral sunscreen? Check. Pore-minimizing primer? Check. Color-corrector? Check. Daily tinted moisturizer? Check.

What can't Unsun Cosmetic 's award-winning facial sunscreen do?

Formulated to suit a range of darker skin tones, from deep olive to chocolate brown, this broad-spectrum protector (with a factor of 30!) blesses skin with a sheer wash of color and no white residue.

Alongside quintessential zinc oxide is a healthy dose of pure botanicals like safflower and coconut oil, plus beet and tangerine extracts, which leaves skin looking vibrant and hydrated from sunrise to sunset.

We love using this multi-use daily SPF as a pore-blurring primer under our makeup or on its own for an au natural look.

Simply apply a pearl-sized amount to the skin and watch how beautifully this lightweight mineral formula blends for seamless coverage and long-lasting protection.

Best Natural Spray Sunscreen

Babo Botanicals - SPF 30 Sheer Zinc Continuous Spray Sunscreen

Price: $18.99

Review: 4.5/5

There's nothing better than the convenience of spray sunscreen.

Scratch that! There's nothing better than a natural, fragrance-free spray sunscreen that feels as comfortable on the skin as a lotion.

In one continuous spray, this non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen from Babo Botanicals forms an even barrier across the skin that blocks out UVA and UVB rays.

This gentle formula is suited for the entire family (even little ones with extra sensitive skin!) thanks to calming plant-based ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, and chamomile to soothe and moisturize with each spritz.

While its lightweight mist may feel like nothing upon application, we promise it leaves skin with long-lasting and adequate sun protection.

So, go ahead—sweat or swim for a solid 80 hours without a worry in the world (well, at least of getting burnt!).

Best Natural Stick Sunscreen

Suntegrity - Sport Mineral Sun Stick SPF 30

Price: $22

Review: 4.3/5

Those who are constantly on the move need an SPF that is travel- and pocket-friendly to easily chuck into a bag and take on the go.

And this non-nano zinc oxide-powered mineral stick formula from Suntegrity is exactly that.

It's not only convenient and easy to use, but it glides so smoothly across the skin without ever leaving a greasy residue.

Starring coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa seed butter, it moisturizes as it protects and has an uplifting scent thanks to organic sweet orange essential oil.

We don't know about you, but this sounds like the perfect choice for applying to hands, face, shoulders, and chest throughout the day to maximize protection.

Simply stow and shield skin on the go with this palm-sized pal!

Best Natural Tinted Sunscreen

Love Sun Body - Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Price: $35

Review: 5/5

Picture those mornings when you wake up late, are rushing out the door, and the only step of your skincare routine you manage to fit in is a splash of water and (maybe) a pump of moisturizer.

Now, imagine that very same morning but that single pump of moisturizer hydrates, shields, and leaves a gorgeous lightweight tint.

Say hello to Love Sun Body 's best-selling mineral sunscreen that serves all of those purposes (and more!).

With an SPF factor of 30, it effectively protects skin while a sheer wash of color evens out the look of skin for a more cohesive complexion with little-to-no effort.

Thanks to jojoba, sunflower seed, and raspberry seed oils, it leaves skin hydrated with a comfortable feel and non-greasy finish.

Plus, it's kind to your skin and the planet (shoutout to the reef-safe formula and post-consumer recycled plastic packaging!), so you really can't go wrong.

Best Natural Sunscreen for Anti-Redness

Josh Rosebrook - Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 Tinted

Price: $60

Review: 4.9/5

Finding a sunscreen to suit redness can be tricky as it needs to be free of heavy fragrance and other sensitizing fillers that are typically found in chemical sunscreens.

Cue this softening, fragrance-free day cream from Josh Rosebrook that's created especially for those with hypersensitive skin.

A color-adjusting mineral tint helps minimize the appearance of redness while it evens out skin tone and texture.

But this daily non-nano zinc oxide SPF goes beyond blurring the bright flush of rosier complexions.

Potent yet gentle bilberry, rosehip, and sea buckthorn oils work in harmony to soothe redness-causing dryness, prime skin for the day, and lay down broad-spectrum protection.

Talk about a triple threat!

Best Natural Sunscreen for Under Makeup

Hynt Beauty - Sun Prep Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 25

Price: $55

Review: 4.8/5

Contrary to what you may believe, makeup does very little to protect skin from harmful rays.

Even if your makeup has SPF it’s best to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and opt to double up on the protection!

That's why Hynt Beauty 's two-in-one formula is the perfect option for protecting and preparing skin for your go-to glams in one go!

The non-nano pairing of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, plus hydrating aloe, and nurturing green tea, provides the priming SPF with its nourishing shield that keeps damaging rays aside.

To top it off, it boasts a subtle radiance to give skin that natural dewy look for a more seamless makeup application.

A simple yet essential step to help your skin glow and flourish all day long.

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