We know choosing which Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreen might be a little difficult at first glance. Maybe you’ve asked yourself “Wait! I’m not a baby?” or “Huh? I’m only Uber Sensitive when I’m watching rom coms!” 😉
Well, parenting has enough confusing questions, like “Why do they make baby pants with pockets?,” so we’re here to do our part and answer your mineral sunscreen questions with a very handy guide.
Here’s the good news: All of Earth Mama’s Mineral Sunscreens are safe and effective for everyone. Yep, EVERYONE! Babies, kids, teens, adults, your first cousin twice removed, even reefs! So basically, you can’t get this question wrong. (And let’s be honest – how many questions can you say that about?)
But if you want a few more specifics about each Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreen product, this guide will help clear that up for you.
Quick Facts About ALL Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreens
- Reef-friendly, broad-spectrum SPF, UVA/UVB protection, Water resistant (40 min)
- Rated ONE on EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
- All are dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation
- No chemical sunscreens, made with non-nano zinc
- Certified to the NSF/ANSI 305 organic standard, Leaping Bunny Certified and Plastic Neutral
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 40)
So, if you're like "I just need a regular old mineral sunscreen, please," this is it! Sure, it’s got “Baby” in the name, but that’s because it’s formulated safe for babies (who have very soft, sensitive skin) so it’s safe for everyone. And while you might get a slight white cast, it really does blend like buttah. Go ahead, say it. And pro tip: That white cast helps you know when to reapply, so it’s kinda handy.
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick (SPF 40)
While you can abso-tubin-lutely use any Earth Mama sunscreen on faces, the Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick just makes it a whole lot easier to apply. So that’s why you’d snag this handy stick. It’s also great for hands, top of feet, necks, and ears. And true story, kids have been known to be able to apply with a stick on their very own, which is pretty magical if you’ve ever tried to apply sunscreen to a child’s face. THEY LOVE IT.
Uber-Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 40)
If you've got a family member (or hey, yourself) who cries at paper towel commercials… ha okay, just kidding! … with extra sensitive skin or eczema, you'll want to stock up on Uber-Sensitive. Yes, you can absolutely use it on anyone and everyone, however, because it was awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association, it's ideal for people with unhappy skin. We interrupt this highly entertaining mineral zinc sunscreen guide with an educational moment about mineral sunscreen.
We interrupt this highly entertaining mineral zinc sunscreen guide with an educational moment about mineral sunscreen.
If there were a sunscreen-off between the two different kinds of sunscreen — mineral and chemical — we’d put our money on mineral every time. The mineral in question? Zinc oxide. Here’s why: It’s a physical barrier, sitting on top of the skin and scattering, reflecting or absorbing harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Way better than chemical sunscreens with potentially harmful ingredients absorbing into your body, right?
Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 40)
If you're not a super fan of the slight white cast you can get from regular mineral sunscreen, or you're looking for a safe, non-toxic tinted facial moisturizer with sunscreen, this is for you! It's light and sheer (on most skin tones), and it's now available in a new tube, making it easier to squeeze and apply. And, it was once called “fine whatever it’s pretty okay” by a teenager, so that’s basically a rousing endorsement if you know teens.
Lady Face Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Sticks (SPF 40)
Here’s the deal: You can totally use Tinted Mineral Sunscreen on your lady face, okay? (Or your man face, kid face…). But, because Lady Face is available in two shades--Light/Medium and Medium/Dark—depending on your skin tone, you can do all sorts of pretty cool things with it, like use it as a concealer, a highlighter, a bronzer, and a cover-upper, along with being a fantastic tinted moisturizer/BB Cream replacement.
In conclusion, or if you just jumped to the end because you’re too tired to read:
ALL of Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreens are safe for littles and bigs (including grown-ups). So whichever you choose, the whole family can use! The end.
