Think Mineral Sunscreen vs Other Brands

Choose Sun Protection with Cleaner, Safer Ingredients


Shopping for safer sunscreen?

Most brands will tell you their product is the “cleanest”, “safest” option out there
but how are they backing up those claims?

While there is some regulation of sunscreen by the FDA, it is not currently thorough enough to ensure ingredients are safe and effective. While other brands are slow to make formulas based on federal policy changes, we’re not waiting. We look to scientific research and data to ensure our products provide effective sun protection without causing harm to human and animal health or the environment.


For decades, Americans have been told that sunscreen use is critical to prevent lasting skin damage and skin cancer from sun exposure. But the FDA has not ensured that the ingredients meant to provide such protection have been adequately tested for safety and efficacy."    - Environmental Working Group (EWG)

To help you make the best choices when choosing sun care, we recommend comparing your sunscreen options on EWG’s Skin Deep®. EWG’s Skin Deep® is a cosmetics database that rates products based on potential hazards and health concerns. See how Think’s mineral sunscreen compares to other similar brands: To help you make the best choices when choosing sun care, we recommend comparing your sunscreen options on EWG’s Skin Deep®. EWG’s Skin Deep® is a cosmetics database that rates products based on potential hazards and health concerns.

See how Think’s mineral sunscreen compares to other similar brands:

Think Mineral Sunscreen Other “Clean” Brands

EWG Skin Deep Score 

1 –2 Rating 

1 -10 Rating

Zinc Oxide 20% (non-nano) 

No Synthetic Fragrance 

Varies

Dimethicone-Free 

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Oxybenzone-Free 

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Gluten-Free 

Varies

Biodegradable/Reef Safe 

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Vegan 

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EWG Hazard Score Key From EWG.org

Think Mineral-Based Sunscreen

Chemical sunscreens contain active ingredients like oxybenzone and avobenzone. Research studies on these ingredients and others are showing concerning findings. Physical sunscreens with active ingredients like Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide have far less safety concerns and provide equal if not better sun protection.  

Nanoparticles in Sunscreens

Think’s zinc oxide sunscreen is decidedly non-nano. The reasons for this are two-fold:

  • Smaller particles provide less UVA protection.
  • Research studies suggest that nanoparticles could be hazardous to human health and environmental safety.

Source: EWG's Guide to Sunscreens - Nanoparticles in Sunscreens


Think SPF 50+ Sun Protection

First, consumers have been led to believe that ultra-high SPF numbers like 70 and 100 provide much more protection than SPF 30. False. SPF 30 provides 97% protection from UVB and SPF 100 provides 99% coverage for UVB. Basically, you’re getting a marginal increase in protection.

The FDA weighed in on this issue in 2019 and has proposed a limit of SPF 60+. This rule is still pending as the writing of this and has not been made into law.

SPF is just a measure of UVB (Think “B” burn). The ultra-high SPF numbers have caused people to spend far more time outside than they should be. And given that most folks not only don’t apply enough to reach the SPF number or don’t reapply; they are receiving far less protection than they understand.

Also, SPF doesn’t provide you with any insight into UVA protection. UVA is linked to wrinkles and uneven skin tone and the more harmful forms of skin cancer. So, using a “broad-spectrum” formula that covers UVA and UVB is more important than using a sunscreen with a high SPF.


Safe Sunscreens for Babies, Kids and Adults

  • Thinksport

For teens and adults.

SPF 50. Available in 3 or 6oz tubes or try our face & body stick.

  • Thinksport Kids

For children who insist they’re not a baby anymore.

SPF 50. Available in 3 or 6oz tubes or try our face & body stick.

  • Thinkbaby

For infants aged 6 months and over.

SPF 50. Available in 3 or 6oz tubes or try our face & body stick.

  • Think Everyday Face Sunscreen

Naturally Tinted SPF 30

  • Aloe & Tea Leaves {need more info}

Naturally scented SPF 30

  • Coming soon Mineral Spray {need more info}

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Think Sunscreen Reviews

"“I spent almost all day outside in Hawaii for a week straight and did not burn at all.”

Natasha G.

2 APR 2017, 12:21

"I was very happy with the scent because it didn't have that classic sunscreen scent that I'm no so fond of... It smelled really good..."

Justine

15 SEP 2017, 14:42

"Best darn sunscreen I've ever used. Goes on nicely and doesn't leave a swath of white like others."

Betty Rivera

15 SEP 2017, 14:42