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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen
Sunscreen·Badger

SPF 30 Active Mineral Sunscreen

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Zinc oxide only no chemical filters no oxybenzone no octinoxate no synthetic fragrances. EWG top-rated. Reef-safe.
PFR Approved

Mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide. No oxybenzone no octinoxate no synthetic fragrances. 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.

Materials
10
Packaging
6
Transparency
10
Durability
8

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Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Sunscreen is applied directly to skin and absorbs into the bloodstream within 24 hours. Many conventional sunscreens contain oxybenzone and octinoxate — endocrine disruptors.

Why We Recommend This Product

Badger SPF 30 uses only zinc oxide as the active ingredient no chemical filters that absorb into the bloodstream. No oxybenzone no octinoxate no synthetic fragrances. EWG top-rated for years. Reef-safe.

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