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Non-Toxic Sunscreen

Rounded up all the best non-toxic sunscreen swaps for the whole family. From everyday SPF for adults to gentle options for kids and babies, these are my favorite picks for staying protected all summer long.

 

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What to AVOID

There are 2 main categories to look for in your sunscreen to avoid:

1. Active Ingredients:

  • Avobenzone – linked with cellular damage & skin irritation
  • Oxybenzone – potential hormone-disruption concerns
  • Octinoxate – environmental and endocrine concerns
  • Octisalate – possible skin irritation and possible endocrine-disrupting effects
  • Octocrylene – may degrade into benzophenone over time
  • Homosalate – may interfere with hormone signaling

2. Inactive Ingredients:

  • PEGs – possible contamination with 1,4 dioxane (carcinogen)
  • Fragrance – possible endocrine disrupter, lack of transparency
  • Disodium EDTA – possible reproduction & development toxin
  • Trideceth – possible contamination with 1,4 dioxane
  • Parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, etc.) – endocrine disrupters


What to LOOK FOR

Active Ingredients = Zinc Oxide (and sometimes Titanium Dioxide but zinc is top pick!)


Let’s Talk

about Butyloctyl Salicylate…

A lot of the concern online about butyloctyl salicylate comes from the word “salicylate,” but it’s important to know this ingredient is not a UV filter or an active drug. It’s mainly used as a solvent and emollient in sunscreen formulas to help other UV filters spread more evenly and feel nicer on the skin. It has actually been reviewed for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, which is an independent group of scientists that evaluates cosmetic ingredients, and they concluded that butyloctyl salicylate is safe for use in cosmetics as it is currently used in products, including sunscreens. In practice, it’s been used globally for years in well-formulated sunscreens without evidence of harm at the levels found in topical products. So when you see it on an ingredient list, it’s really there to improve texture and performance—not because it functions like a hormone-active “chemical sunscreen” itself.

*Sources listed at the bottom of this post


Body Sunscreen (Lotion)

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1: Attitude Sunly Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

2: Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (Sensitive Skin)

3: Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 40

4: Primally Pure Sun Cream SPF 30 (Code: 15KARLY)

5: Nécessaire The Sunscreen SPF 30

6: Thinksport Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+

7: Mad Hippie Ultra-Sheer Body SPF

8: Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

9: Badger Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

10: Sky & Sol Face & Body Sunscreen SPF 50

 

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For the Body (Spray)

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1: Babo Botanicals Super Shield Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
2: Attitude Mineral Lotion SPF 50
3: MyChelle Sun Shield Clear Spray SPF 30
4:
Think Sport SPF 50+ Mineral Spray
5:
Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

 

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For the Face

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Untinted

1: Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30

2: Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30

3: Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

4: Acure Seriously Soothing Day Cream SPF 30

5: Ogee Sculpted Complexion SPF 40

6: Dime Wonderscreen SPF 30 (Code: KARLYA)

7: Mad Hippie Hydrating Facial SPF

8: Cocokind Daily SPF

9: Beauty by Earth Barrier Protecting Hydrating Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

10: OSEA Marine Screen SPF 50 (Code:KARLYALANE)

11: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

 

Tinted

1: Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50

2: Live Tinted Gloti

3: Dime Wonderscreen Tinted SPF

4: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

5: Live Tinted Hueguard Tint SPF 30

6: Supergoop! Mineral Glowscreen SPF 40

7: Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40

8: ILIA Sun Shield Mineral Sunscreen Skin Tint SPF 30

9: Saie Slip Tint SPF 35

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For the Lips

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1: Primally Pure Sun Lip Balm SPF 15

2: Sky & Sol Lip Balm SPF 25

3: Attitude Sunly Lip Balm SPF 15

4: Seaweed Bath & Co Lip Balm SPF 20

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For the Babies & Kids

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1: Thinkkids All Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50

2: Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

3: Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

4: Earth Mama Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40

5: Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

6: Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

7: Attitude Sunly Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

8: Hello Bello Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

9: Jan & Jul 50 UPF Cotton Hat

10: Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator

 

For the scalp:

11: Supergoop! 100% Mineral Part Powder SPF 35

12: Roe Brush On Block Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 50

 

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After the Sun

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1: Babo Botanicals After Sun Aloe Vera Soothing Mist

2: Badger Aloe Vera Sun Gel

3: Solar Recovery After Sun Moisturizing Spray

4: Active Skin Repair Antimicrobial Hydrogel

 

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Make sure to keep up with my favorite toxin-free products on my Amazon, Instagram and TikTok!

Sources:

  • health.ec.europa.eu/publications/homosalate_en
  • link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00204-024-03704-7
  • time.com/5583991/sunscreen-ingredients-absorbed-blood
  • ewg.org/skindeep/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals
  • health.ec.europa.eu/endocrine-disruptors/overview_en
xoxo, Karly Alane

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Gift Guides

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026

Father’s Day is almost here! (June 21st!!)

If you’re still looking for a gift, consider upgrading one of the products he uses every day. Whether it’s a deodorant, shampoo, or body wash, there are plenty of non-toxic options that work just as well as their conventional counterparts. It’s a practical gift he’ll actually use, and who knows, you may even help him discover a new favorite product along the way.

 

1: Hygiene Lab Men’s Deodorant
I have had Sean try numerous aluminum free deodorants and he always goes back to this one! It smells nice, glides on smoothly (has a gel-like consistency but is still a solid deodorant) and lasts all day. If your guy is skeptical of natural deodorant…they’ve gotta try this one!

2: JackFir Face Kit
JackFir is a great brand for clean men’s skincare and everything is 25% off for Father’s Day! This set comes with everything they need for a non-toxic skincare routine. Face cleanser, Shave Cream and the Daily Facial Moisturizer. 

3: The Black Stuff Bar of Soap
The Black Stuff is the best brand for non-toxic bar of soap! They suds up nicely, smell amazing and last a long time! 

4: Organic Cotton Men’s T-Shirt
A good basic but without the synthetic fibers! An affordable 100% cotton t-shirt that is true to size and comes in a bunch of different colors.  

5: Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
If/when Sean cooks…he always reaches for our cast iron skillet which is a win-win because it’s fully non-toxic and helps make delicious food. Cast iron skillets can also be used on the grill – perfect for the dad in your life! They last a lifetime as well. 

6: Stainless Steel Grill Tools
Affordable but durable stainless steel grill tools! Every dad could use some fresh grill tools as summer ramps up.

7: Dewalt Tire Inflator
Did anyone else grow up with a dad that had a huge loud obnoxious air compressor or an inflator that took forever that you manually had to pump in order to just blow up your inner tube or car tire?! They NEED this! This is the one tool of Sean’s that I use all the time (and so does he) . It’s a quick, portable inflator for tires, summer toys…anything that needs air! You can bring it everywhere with you, it’s quick and not super loud. We use our constantly and I got one for my step dad as well…a must! 

8: Lifestraw Filtered Water Bottle
This is the only water bottle my husband will be caught using (or his Yeti cup) which I love because not only is it stainless steel on the interior (no more plastic, please) but it also has a built in water filter so he has clean water wherever he is!

9: PURA D’OR Organic Beard Oil
A hydrating and strengthening beard oil with simple ingredients and it is affordable!

10: Solar Power Bank
I got this for Sean for christmas and he uses it constantly, especially on the jobsite! It charges all of his devices but also has a flashlight and you just set it out in the sun to recharge. A product they don’t know they need…but they need!

11: Quince Organic Turkish Robe
For the robe men in your life…this one is lightweight but still cozy! It’s made with 100% Organic Cotton.

12: Quince Organic Cotton Pique Polo
I’ve been loving Quince lately for affordable non-toxic clothing…They have a great selection of menswear as well! This polo is perfect for summer outfitting and good for any guy in your life. Comes in a few different colors as well!

13: Personalized Mug
I got this for Sean with our baby’s face on it and it is a great little, AFFORDABLE personalized gift for the dad in your life! Who doesn’t want a mug with their baby’s face on it?! So cute!

You can also shop more ideas HERE!

xoxo, Karly Alane

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Hi friend, I’m Karly Alane (learn more about me here)! Whether you came from my Instagram, Tiktok,  or maybe you were just looking into cleaner swaps…I am happy to have you here! I started learning about the toxins in my everyday products in 2019. I thought…”there have to be better options for a blush or cleaning product that won’t mess with my hormones..right?!” And although there were better options, I couldn’t find a resource online that made it simple (I am def not a scientist), affordable and still kept up with the fun trending products but just a non-toxic version. Sooo…I created that space online for myself because I knew I couldn’t be the only one looking for this.

 

 

 

There are a few things I think are important for you to know about my outlook on non-toxic living…

1. It doesn’t have to be so serious. If it is ever stressing you out to swap a product in your home, I want you to take a step back and remind yourself that you are doing the best you can and it’s not worth losing sleep over. My presence online is not to stress you out but more so to help you make easy swaps for your everyday products. We aren’t striving for perfection over here, we are striving for a healthy 80/20 balance. 80% of the time we are choosing non-toxic, clean options for ourselves and our family and 20% we are living our life and not stressing about it. Some of my 20%…monthly gel manicures, the occasional red 40 (especially when my period comes), and polyester leggings for working out (because the 100% cotton ones suck for working out…lets me honest) 

When I go to make a swap I tell myself…

“if there is a better option, always choose the better option. If there isn’t a better option…I’m not stressing about it.”

 

2. I have a free downloadable list of Ingredients to Avoid in your everyday products. Once you have it downloaded, save it to your “favorites” photo album on your phone so that you can easily reference it when you are shopping for non-toxic products.

DOWNLOAD HERE

 

 

3. My main goal for my presence online is to continue to make a non-toxic home attainable, affordable, and realistic without the pressure or need to stress about it! If you are ever looking for a swap to a product, here is where you can find them:

ALL swaps: The shop tab on my website – Shop

Affordable swaps that get to you in ~2 days: My Amazon Storefront

My Instagram highlights or my Tiktok!

 

Shop Page    Amazon Storefront    Instagram    Tiktok

 

Thank you for being here and please, don’t hesitate to reach out to me (contact me) if you ever have a question!

xoxo, Karly Alane

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