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My go to sunscreen!
"This is my go to sunscreen! - I use this anytime I know I am going to be in the sun for extended periods of time. It's safe! It smells good! It's thick enough to know it's working, but does rub in. I know it's saved my fair skin from sun damage over the years.”
By Erika
Rubs in, safe, EXCELLENT!
"It rubs in without leaving a white coat behind. It does not have chemicals that cause cancer while trying to prevent cancer. It is does not harm coral reefs. My hunt for the perfect sunscreen is over. I highly recommend this product."
By Jennifer
The safest and BEST face sunscreen!
"Great stuff! - This is the safest and BEST face sunscreen around! It leaves the perfect light tint to your skin, smells good, and actually made my fine lines look better.”
By Mary L.
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?
“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)
Make Safer Sunscreen Choices with EWG’s Skin Deep® Ratings
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.
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:
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EWG Skin Deep Score |
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1 -10 Rating |
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Zinc Oxide 20% (non-nano) |
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No Synthetic Fragrance |
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Varies |
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Dimethicone-Free |
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Oxybenzone-Free |
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Gluten-Free |
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Biodegradable/Reef Safe |
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Vegan |
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Think Mineral-Based Sunscreen vs. Chemical 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.
5 Issues with High SPF
Source: www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/whats-wrong-with-high-spf/