The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen of 2026

We scored 201 sunscreen for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Goddess Garden Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz at 100/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
37% of the 201 sunscreen we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free sunscreen we have scored

  1. 1
    Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz

    Goddess Garden

    Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz

    mineral-based UV filters, plant-derived waxes

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation or photosensitivity from plant oils

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower-concern mineral sunscreen backed by credible PFAS-exclusion certification.

    ✓ MADE SAFE

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Raw Elements Eco Formula SPF 30 Sunscreen

    Raw Elements

    Eco Formula SPF 30 Sunscreen

    mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade88Excellent
    ⛏️

    Heavy metals

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Photocatalytic activity of titanium dioxide in sunlight

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation or sensitivity to mineral film

    Limited concern

    70

    Low risk. Mineral sunscreen backed by third-party verification, no fluorochemical history.

    ✓ MADE SAFE certified✓ EWG Verified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Raw Elements Face & Body Sunscreen Tin SPF 30

    Raw Elements

    Face & Body Sunscreen Tin SPF 30

    mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), tin packaging

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade88Excellent
    🍳

    Epoxy resin coating in tin lining

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    💨

    Nano particle inhalation from loose powder form

    Limited concern

    70

    Low risk. Mineral formula plus explicit PFAS-free stance and certs lower concern.

    ✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Reef Safe Certified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Raw Elements Plastic Free Sunscreen Pack SPF 30

    Raw Elements

    Plastic Free Sunscreen Pack SPF 30

    mineral-based active ingredients; plastic-free packaging

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade88Excellent
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Mineral active (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) white cast and irritation

    Limited concern

    70
    ⏳

    Oxidative degradation of inactive moisturizing oils (if present)

    Limited concern

    70

    Low risk. Mineral sunscreen with PFAS-free positioning and third-party certification.

    ✓ MADE SAFE Certified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    Raw Elements Mike Field Face & Body SPF 30 Tin

    Raw Elements

    Mike Field Face & Body SPF 30 Tin

    mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide); tin container

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade96Excellent
    💨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70

    Low risk. Mineral sunscreen with credible PFAS-free stance and third-party backing.

    ✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Reef Safe

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    Raw Elements Tinted Face Moisturizer Sunscreen Tin

    Raw Elements

    Tinted Face Moisturizer Sunscreen Tin

    mineral sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cosmetic base

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    🏷️

    Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Skin irritation from mineral particulates or base ingredients

    Limited concern

    70

    Low risk. Mineral formula and stated PFAS-free positioning, but no third-party verification.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Vanicream

    Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    water-based moisturizer with zinc oxide UV filter

    PFAS Grade90Excellent
    Overall Grade82Excellent
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane contamination in emulsifiers

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Contact sensitization to zinc or preservatives

    Limited concern

    70

    Low concern; typical emulsified moisturizer with mineral sunscreen, no PFAS triggers.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Eucerin Sun Advanced Hydration SPF Sunscreen Lotion

    Eucerin

    Sun Advanced Hydration SPF Sunscreen Lotion

    Emulsion lotion base with mineral and organic UV filters

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Fragrance allergens

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Organic filter photosensitivity

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    1,4-dioxane (contaminant in emulsifiers)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Sunscreen lotion formula unlikely to contain PFAS.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every sunscreen that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.

#SunscreenScoreRatingMade of
1Goddess Garden Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz100Excellentmineral-based UV filters, plant-derived waxes
2Raw Elements Raw Elements Eco Formula SPF 30 Sunscreen100Excellentmineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
3Raw Elements Raw Elements Face & Body Sunscreen Tin SPF 30100Excellentmineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), tin packaging
4Raw Elements Raw Elements Plastic Free Sunscreen Pack SPF 30100Excellentmineral-based active ingredients; plastic-free packaging
5Raw Elements Raw Elements Mike Field Face & Body SPF 30 Tin100Excellentmineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide); tin container
6Raw Elements Raw Elements Tinted Face Moisturizer Sunscreen Tin100Excellentmineral sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cosmetic base
7Vanicream Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 3090Excellentwater-based moisturizer with zinc oxide UV filter
8Eucerin Eucerin Sun Advanced Hydration SPF Sunscreen Lotion75ExcellentEmulsion lotion base with mineral and organic UV filters

The sunscreen we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

Eucerin Clear Skin Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion

Eucerin

Clear Skin Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion

Emulsion base with water, silicones, UV filters

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade18Bad
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Silicone-related skin occlusion or buildup

Limited concern

70
⚠️

1,4-dioxane as byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients

Limited concern

70

Waterproof sunscreen. PFAS risk unclear; no brand disclosure.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Eucerin Age Defense Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Eucerin

Age Defense Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Oil-in-water emulsion lotion with waterproofing agents

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade22Bad
⚠️

Chemical UV filter allergens and photosensitivity

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Waterproofing polymer residue and skin buildup

Limited concern

70

Lower concern but waterproof claim warrants caution.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Why this gradeSafer picks →
Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion

Neutrogena

Beach Defense SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion

Water-resistant lotion emulsion with mineral and organic UV filters

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
⚠️

Oxybenzone and avobenzone absorption

Moderate concern

45
⏳

Allergic contact dermatitis from fragrance or avobenzone photodegradation

Limited concern

70
💨

Mineral filter particle inhalation (if spray applied)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Ocular irritation or keratitis from residual film

Limited concern

70

Waterproof cosmetics commonly use PFAS; Neutrogena provides no disclosure.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Why this gradeSafer picks →

What we check on sunscreen

  • Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
  • Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The sunscreen brands that will not say

31 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

, Anasol, Australian Gold, Aveeno, Banana Boat, Blue Lizard, Blue Tansy, Burt's Bees, CeraVe, Cetaphil, Cetyl, Clinique.

Common questions about PFAS-free sunscreen

Is sunscreen PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 201 sunscreen we have scored, 37% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 126 that pass. The highest scoring is Goddess Garden Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz at 100 out of 100. The lowest is Eucerin Eucerin Clear Skin Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion at 30.

What is the safest sunscreen you have scored?

Goddess Garden Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is mineral-based uv filters, plant-derived waxes. The runner up is Raw Elements Raw Elements Eco Formula SPF 30 Sunscreen at 100.

Which sunscreen should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Eucerin Eucerin Clear Skin Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion at 30, Eucerin Eucerin Age Defense Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 at 30, Neutrogena Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion at 30. The problem with the first is that waterproof sunscreen. PFAS risk unclear; no brand disclosure.

How can you tell if sunscreen contain PFAS?

In this category we check for endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which sunscreen brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

31 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including , Anasol, Australian Gold, Aveeno, Banana Boat, Blue Lizard. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test sunscreen?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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Does a particular brand of sunscreen have PFAS?

We also wrote this up at length. PFAS in Sunscreen: Which Brands Grade Best and Worst

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