Consumers have been led to believe that ultra-high SPF numbers like 70 and 100 provide much more protection than SPF 30. This is False. SPF 30 provides 97% protection from UVB and SPF 100 provides 99% coverage for UVB. We tell folks if you look at the back of the tube and you see a bunch of words you don’t recognize, you probably don’t want to put that on your skin. It is important that you’re using a truly Broad-spectrum formula that covers UVA and UVB.
Mineral Based Formula
Chemical sunscreens make up the majority of the market unfortunately. They are both cheap and apply clear. Mineral based solutions can cause some amount of whitening during use and are also more expensive. But at what cost is it cheaper. Some mineral base formulations have also taken to using clear zinc or nano particle sized zinc or titanium. We recommend sourcing a non-nano zinc oxide solution. There is just not enough data on the ability for nano particles getting into the blood stream. As such, it is better to embrace the Precautionary principle.
Water Resistant
There are now three levels of water resistance. Not water resistant, water resistant (40 minutes) and water resistant (80 minutes). We have all become used to seeing words like sweatproof or waterproof. There are now very specific tests. Keep in mind, that if you’re at the beach or pool that you’ll need to reapply after being in the water. And to achieve the SPF factor of your sunscreen you have to reapply every two hours. One application does not keep you at SPF 50 or whatever is on the sunscreen label. And you should be using about 1oz to cover an adult body.
Be sure to apply all areas that will be exposed to sunlight, including behind the ears, neck, hands, feet, and scalp 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours.
While the sunscreen applies very easily, we recommend not spreading it too thin. Otherwise you will decrease the effectiveness of the sunscreen.
Why Sunscreen?
The majority of sunscreens currently on the market are full of questionable ingredients and known carcinogens. Simply looking at the ingredients you'll quickly realize you don't recognize any of them. Many existing sunscreens have been brought to market with little concern for their safety. Not only do ingredients in sunscreen interact with skin, but data shows after application of lotions, some of the same chemicals can be detected in the bloodstream. Most people wear sunscreen to reduce the chance of developing cancer, so why apply something that could potentially increase this risk? This question has unfortunately left many people moving away from using sunscreen at all.
Chemical Policy
Thinkbaby & Thinksport employ the precautionary principle when choosing the materials to work with.
Tips for Application
Why Sunscreen?
Our Chemical Policy
Product Quick Look
Thinkbaby SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick Ideal for travel, this convenient sunscreen stick has an oval design to fit perfectly in your front pocket. Your baby or child can have fun in the sun and you can have peace of mind, with safe, natural and effective SPF 30 sunscreen for reliable protection from the sun’s rays. Produced in the USA, Thinkbaby mineral-based sunscreen protects babies’ and kids’ sensitive skin, with broad UVA/UVB coverage from 20% non-nano Zinc Oxide. Formulated as a physical sunscreen, the mineral sun cream works immediately upon application, and is easy to apply, absorbing quickly into the skin without feeling uncomfortably oily or sticky. And unlike aerosols or sunscreen wipes, you can be sure your little one’s skin has the right amount of sun protection applied all over, because you can see it! Thinkbaby sunscreen is ideal for babies over 6 months (use of ANY sunscreen on children younger than 6 months of age requires a doctor's approval). Water Resistant Protection Perfect for days at the beach or by the pool, Thinkbaby sun lotion is highly water resistant, and will maintain its SPF protection after 80 minutes of water immersion. That’s a lot of splashing and playing, before your baby’s sunscreen needs to be reapplied! (No sun cream is completely waterproof, and the FDA recommend reapplying sunscreen every two hours). Clean, Natural & Reef Friendly Thinkbaby sun cream is free of biologically harmful chemicals. The sun lotion contains no PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petroleum, gluten, dairy, or toxic chemicals. As Leaping Bunny members, our vegan sun care formula has no animal by-products or testing. Our reef-friendly sun protection products do not contain any chemicals known to harm coral reefs, and our sun creams are highly biodegradable, and supplied in environmentally friendly packaging that does not contain BPA, vinyl, or phthalates.
SAFE, NATURAL PROTECTION: Thinksport body and face sunscreen provides effective SPF 30 sun protection for athletes, sports and active use. The broad spectrum UVA & UVB sun cream is suitable for daily use on even sensitive skin, offering gentle defense against the sun’s rays.
EASY APPLICATION: Perfect for fast sun protection on the go, this convenient roll-on sunscreen stick is quick and easy to apply, and protection begins instantly. The fast absorbing suntan lotion won’t leave skin feeling oily or sticky, and has no unpleasant chemical scent.
CLEAN MINERAL FORMULA: The first sunscreen to pass Whole Foods Premium Care requirements, Thinksport vegan, Leaping Bunny certified sun creams contain no PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petroleum, gluten, dairy, or toxic chemicals.
WATER RESISTANT: An ideal sunscreen for sport and other activities that make you sweat. Our sun cream provides the highest water resistance per the FDA, offering continuous protection for up to 80 minutes in the pool or sea before the sunscreen should be re-applied.
REEF FRIENDLY: Safe for you, and safe for the earth. Produced in the USA, our sunscreen’s active ingredient is non-nano Zinc Oxide, and the formula is highly biodegradable, non toxic and does not contain any known chemicals harmful to coral reefs.