Sunscreen SPF List

Scientific data on UV protection from natural oils, mineral sunscreens, and conventional sunscreens compiled from peer-reviewed research

SPF	Type	Recommendation
60+	Mineral	Neutrogena Sensitive Skin
50+	Mineral	Thinkbaby for Baby Vegan
50	Mineral	Neutrogena Sheer Zinc
50	Mineral	CeraVe Mineral
20	Raspberry seed	Refined Organic Cold Pressed Raspberry Seed Oil
7.5	Olive	Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin First Cold Pressed Olive Oil
7.1	Coconut	Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
100	Conventional	Coppertone Sport 100
50	Mineral	Australian Gold Botanical Tinted
47	Mineral	EltaMD UV Pure
41	Mineral	EltaMD UV Physical Tinted
35	Mineral	Badger Sport Stick
30+	Mineral	Blue Lizard Australian SPF 30+ (10% ZnO + 5% TiO2)
30	Mineral	Raw Elements Face + Body
10.4	Mineral	Z-Cote HP1 (BASF) - 25% coated zinc oxide
6.7	Peppermint	Majestic Pure Essential Peppermint Oil
6.6	Tulsi	Miracle Botanicals Holy Basil Tulsi Oil
6.3	Lemongrass	Majestic Pure Lemongrass Oil
6.0	Shea butter	Raw Unrefined Organic African Shea Butter Oil
5.7	Castor	Sky Organics Cold Pressed Organic Castor Oil
5.6	Lavender	Handcraft Therapeutic Grade Lavender Oil
4.7	Almond	Pura d'Or Organic Almond Oil
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We compile SPF ratings verified by lab tests from studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which may be more reliable than manufacturer-reported values or other biased sources.

We originally investigated only natural oils, then expanded to include mineral sunscreens. We have also collected research on conventional sunscreens.

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Natural Oils

Plant-derived oils with inherent SPF values, testing methodologies, detailed test results, synergistic effects, and recommendations

Mineral Sunscreens

Physical blockers using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, their protection characteristics and mechanisms, and detailed findings for combinations and formulas

Conventional Sunscreens

Synthetic UV filters that absorb radiation and a comprehensive breakdown of the chemicals used and their risks