Best natural sunscreen for WDW?

[mshanson3121]

Have you found any natural sunscreens that can hold up to Florida in summer?

 

[yulilin3]

I hear some rhinos and elephants on the savannah use mud...sorry, had to do it

 

[rg35]

I'm not exactly sure how "natural" sunscreen is defined, but we use Vanicream - the active ingredients are only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
It is very effective. The only negative I would give it is that it can be hard to fully rub in without leaving a bit of a greasy sheen. But at WDW we are primarily concerned with avoiding sunburn and skin damage from sun and not how we might look due to sunscreen residue.

 

[TiffanyA]

I use Badger on my child.

https://www.badgerbalm.com/s-33-zinc-oxide-sunscreen-nanoparticles.aspx

 

[KalamityJane]

https://www.amazon.com/CERAVE-Sunscreen-Stick-SPF-0-47oz/dp/B00CICLTAI
We live in high desert Idaho (the sun is brutal) and my kids used this all last summer with no burns.

ETA: I also go UV protective rash guards for them which helped limit their exposure. I just had to do face and forearms that way. This would be great for Splash Mountain too

 

[100acreHiker]

We use Thinksport sunscreen--non-nano and completely non chemical. Badger was fine but really, really thick and impossible to spread evenly. Thinksport (you can find it on amazon and other natural websites) is a couple of dollars cheaper and works really well for us and doesn't leave us looking too ghostly like most natural sunscreens can. They also make thinkbaby which is virtually the same composition. I just get whichever is cheaper that day on amazon.

 

[KalamityJane]

We use Thinksport sunscreen--non-nano and completely non chemical. Badger was fine but really, really thick and impossible to spread evenly. Thinksport (you can find it on amazon and other natural websites) is a couple of dollars cheaper and works really well for us and doesn't leave us looking too ghostly like most natural sunscreens can. They also make thinkbaby which is virtually the same composition. I just get whichever is cheaper that day on amazon.

Oh this one looks great! I grabbed the Cerave stick last year because that was what Walmart has, but I think I will get this for our upcoming trip!

 

[Euby]

Subscribing in case of any other suggestions

 

[King of Naboombu]

TruKid has always served us well.

TruKid

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

I live in Florida, and I love Blue Lizard. I have the baby kind so I can't speak for the adult version, but the baby kind rubs on easily and evenly. No scent at all. Love it.

 

[austinsmommie]

We use Thinksport and Badger. Badger is thick and hard to spread, but is the one sunscreen my daughter is not allergic to. Thinksport is the only one my sunblock hating son will wear. We have used both at Disney and all summer long at home, and we spend a lot of time at the pool and beach. Both work really great. I always check the EWG website to check the safety of the sunscreen.

 

[mshanson3121]

Thank you!!

 

[DisneyOma]

We use Thinksport sunscreen--non-nano and completely non chemical. Badger was fine but really, really thick and impossible to spread evenly. Thinksport (you can find it on amazon and other natural websites) is a couple of dollars cheaper and works really well for us and doesn't leave us looking too ghostly like most natural sunscreens can. They also make thinkbaby which is virtually the same composition. I just get whichever is cheaper that day on amazon.

Nothing is non-chemical. And 'completely non-chemical'? You'd buy outer space?

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We use Goddess Garden (it comes in a spray and a cream). We've used it in Florida, Costa Rica and all over the Caribbean with great success!

 

[2Gma]

Another vote for Badger in either Active or Sport. As a previous pp mentioned, it is really thick and takes a little effort to spread but my kids have never been sunburned wearing this stuff in the pool all day in FL and we are a-light-skinned-with-freckles family!

The only complaint I have against it is that because it is so thick I feel our skin doesn't breathe as well and feeling more warm than normal.

 

[mshanson3121]

Another vote for Badger in either Active or Sport. As a previous pp mentioned, it is really thick and takes a little effort to spread but my kids have never been sunburned wearing this stuff in the pool all day in FL and we are a-light-skinned-with-freckles family!

The only complaint I have against it is that because it is so thick I feel our skin doesn't breathe as well and feeling more warm than normal.

Do you find it makes your face break out?

 

[dreiwhit]

I live in Alabama, and with my skin i've found that sunscreen only delays the sunburn, not prevents it.

If I have to be outside for any length of time, I wear long pants, a long sleeve lightweight shirt and a wide brim hat.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Nothing is non-chemical. And 'completely non-chemical'? You'd buy outer space?

She means chemical vs. physical sunscreen. Zinc and titanium dioxide are physical sunscreens, that stay above the skin and physically block the sun. Chemical sunscreens, like those that contain oxybenzone, react chemically to protect you from the UV rays.

 

[100acreHiker]

Nothing is non-chemical. And 'completely non-chemical'? You'd buy outer space?

No need for the snark! What was meant was the properties of the sunscreen that block the sun are completely non-chemical, as opposed to most sunscreens that use a chemical to block the sun, or many partially-natural sunscreens that use a combination of physical and chemical, but claim to be all-natural. Titanium Dioxide is a naturally-occuring pigment. Even in outer space, I'd venture to guess.