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Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen

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Thinkbaby

Thinkbaby

SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

Scored 4 out of 10, a moderate plastic footprint.

4 / 10 Medium plastic footprint $$

A clean mineral (non-nano zinc oxide) formula free of oxybenzone, parabens, phthalates, and BPA — a solid non-toxic pick. Scored Medium for the plastic tube; choose a tin or cardboard stick to go fully plastic-free.

How this score breaks down

Plastic in the product and its packaging Plastic-free
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral lotion in a plastic tube.
Microplastic shedding and leaching Doesn't shed
No microbeads or synthetic polymers, and nothing sheds in use or washing.
End of life: persistence and recovery Recovers well
Recyclable, repairable, or genuinely recovered; low persistence.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concern No concerns
No phthalates, bisphenols, or PFAS.
Transparency and disclosure Fully disclosed
How fully the brand discloses what is in the product and how it is packaged.

What's inside

Non-nano zinc oxide mineral lotion in a plastic tube.

Packaging
Not stated
Microplastics
Not stated

About Thinkbaby

Thinkbaby (Thinksport) makes non-toxic mineral sunscreens and was among the first to pass Whole Foods Premium Care standards.

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Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.