SPF 40 Clear Zinc Sunscreen

Name: SPF 40 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
Brand: Badger

PFR Grade

Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use

Zinc oxide (mineral filter). USDA Certified Organic ingredients. No oxybenzone, no octinoxate, no synthetic fragrance. EWG top-rated. Badger is one of the most trusted natural sunscreen brands.

PFR Approved

SPF 40 clear zinc sunscreen with USDA Certified Organic ingredients. No chemical filters, no synthetic fragrance. EWG top-rated.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Sunscreen is applied to large areas of skin and often reapplied multiple times. Chemical sunscreen filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone) are absorbed through the skin and detected in blood, urine, and breast milk within hours of application. Mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are the safer alternative.

Why We Recommend This Product

Badger's USDA Certified Organic sunscreen is one of the cleanest formulas available. EWG top-rated, zinc oxide only, organic ingredients. One of the best choices for daily sunscreen use.