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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen
Sunscreen·EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Zinc oxide (mineral filter) with no oxybenzone. Fragrance-free, paraben-free. Dermatologist recommended. EltaMD is one of the most trusted professional sunscreen brands.
PFR Approved

SPF 46 mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide. No oxybenzone, no fragrance, no parabens. Dermatologist recommended. Popular with dermatology practices.

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
9
Packaging
7
Transparency
8
Durability
7

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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

EltaMD UV Clear is one of the most recommended sunscreens by dermatologists. The zinc oxide formula provides broad-spectrum protection without chemical filter absorption. Fragrance-free and paraben-free.

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