"A pioneer in the mineral sunscreen market since 2005, (Badger) specializes in super-simple yet effective formulations with uncoated zinc oxide (with) organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based inactive ingredients like beeswax, jojoba, and other essential oils."
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Price | $17.99$17.99 | $13.59$13.59 | $15.29$15.29 | $23.99$23.99 | $15.29$15.29 | $10.99$10.99 | $15.27$15.27 |
Active Ingredient | Mineral Zinc Oxide (22.5%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (25%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (22.5%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (18.75%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (18.75%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (22.5%) | Mineral Zinc Oxide (8%) |
Main Benefit | Prevents sunburn & skin damage | Prevents sunburn & skin damage | Prevents sunburn & skin damage | Moisturizes & prevents sunburn | Prevents sunburn & skin damage | Prevents sunburn & skin damage | Prevents sunburn & skin damage |
Packaging | 50% Recycled Packaging | Metal Tin | 50% Recycled Packaging | 50% Recycled Packaging | 50% Recycled Packaging | 50% Recycled Packaging | 50% Recycled Packaging |
Free of Synthetic Chemicals | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Made with Solar Power | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
TSA Travel Size | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Reef Safe / Reef Friendly | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Gluten Free | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Hypoallergenic | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Skin Moisturizing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Scent / Fragrance | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen | Unscented Sunscreen |
Is this clear zinc really clear, or is it still whitening? Is 'clear zinc oxide' nano or non-nano zinc oxide?
All mineral sunscreens can be somewhat whitening, but clear zinc is definitely less whitening and it disappears as you rub it in. Badger sunscreens do not contain any free nanoparticles.
Can I use this sunscreen on my baby / toddler / kid / child?
Yes. The only difference is that Badger's Kids Sunscreen has a tangerine & vanilla scent, and the Baby Sunscreen has a chamomile & calendula scent. This sunscreen is unscented and works great on people of all ages.
Is this sunscreen gluten free / non-comedogenic / hypoallergenic?
Yes. All Badger sunscreens are Gluten Free. This product is also Non-Comedogenic (won't clog pores) and Hypoallergenic (great for sensitive skin).
What are all the ingredients? Is the zinc oxide non-nano?
Just 4 ingredients: mineral zinc oxide, organic sunflower oil, organic beeswax, vitamin e. The zinc oxide is large particle clear non-nano and won't be absorbed into your body. There are no nano particles in Badger sunscreens.
What is the difference between the tin and the tube sunscreens? What about the SPF 50 vs. SPF 40?
They all have the same ingredients. The tinned sunscreens start out a little bit thicker but easily melt when you rub them in your hands and are easy to apply. The SPF 50 sunscreen has a little more zinc oxide than the SPF 40, both are unscented.