Safety Rankings
2026 Edition
Top 10 Safest Sunscreen
Ranked by independent safety testing. We screen for PFAS, heavy metals, and endocrine disruptors so you don't have to.
Quick Answer
The safest sunscreen is Baby Sunscreen SPF 40 by Badger with a Safety Score of 9.5/10. It passed all our toxicology screens and is free from PFAS, heavy metals, and endocrine disruptors.
What We Test For
Every product is screened for these harmful substances
PFAS
Forever chemicals linked to cancer and immune dysfunction
Heavy Metals
Lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic
Phthalates
Plasticizers that disrupt hormones
Parabens
Preservatives with estrogenic activity
Formaldehyde
Carcinogenic preservative releaser
Top 10 Safest Sunscreen
Ranked by Safety Score (2026)
Sorted By
Safety Score (Highest First)
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Safest Pick
Badger
Baby Sunscreen SPF 40
Cleanest ingredient list: zinc oxide, sunflower oil, beeswax, vitamin E. Certified organic, B-Corp, MADE SAFE certified.
PFAS-Free
Certifications That Matter
Look for these third-party certifications when shopping for safe sunscreen
EWG Verified
Meets EWG strict ingredient standards
MADE SAFE
Screened for toxins by scientists
OEKO-TEX 100
Tested for harmful substances
Our Safety Testing Methodology
How we determine the safest sunscreen products
Ingredient Toxicity Screening
Every ingredient is cross-referenced against EWG's Skin Deep database,EU REACH restrictions, and California Prop 65 listings. Products with concerning ingredients receive score penalties.
PFAS & Heavy Metal Testing
We screen for PFAS forever chemicals, and heavy metals including lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. Products must provide testing data or get tested by certified labs.
Safety FAQs: Sunscreen
Common questions about sunscreen safety
