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 packagingPlastic-free
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral lotion in a plastic tube.
Microplastic shedding and leachingDoesn't shed
No microbeads or synthetic polymers, and nothing sheds in use or washing.
End of life: persistence and recoveryRecovers well
Recyclable, repairable, or genuinely recovered; low persistence.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concernNo concerns
No phthalates, bisphenols, or PFAS.
Transparency and disclosureFully disclosed
How fully the brand discloses what is in the product and how it is packaged.
Scored on our consumables method (consumables-v1, 2026-07-06). How we rank →
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral lotion in a plastic tube.
Packaging
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Microplastics
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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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