A new 2025 report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) highlights a growing concern: most sunscreens on the market are contributing to our daily toxic load. After testing over 2,200 products, EWG found that only one in four offers safe, broad-spectrum protection without compromising your health (source).

Conventional Sunscreens & Hidden Toxic Load

Chemical sunscreens don’t just sit on your skin, they soak into it. And according to FDA research, ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, and homosalate can enter your bloodstream after just one use, where they can remain for weeks.

These chemicals are linked to:

  • Hormonal disruption
  • Lower testosterone in teen boys
  • Shorter pregnancies & altered birth weights
  • Environmental toxicity, especially to coral reefs

These are not risks worth taking for sun protection. And yet, many conventional brands continue to rely on these chemicals. Even sunny destinations Hawaii and Key West have banned them to protect their ecosystems.

Mineral Sunscreens: Safer for You, Safer for the Planet

Our partners at Select Balance believe your skin deserves better. That’s why we recommend Sun & Fun Sunscreen. This sunscreen stick is a clean, mineral-based sunscreen that helps minimize your body’s toxic burden while delivering the protection you need.

Sun & Fun Screen uses non-nano zinc oxide, one of only two FDA-approved active ingredients classified as GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective).

Additional benefits include:

  • Stays on your skin’s surface and not absorbed into your bloodstream
  • Provides immediate UVA + UVB protection
  • Is free from hormone-disrupting chemicals
  • Is reef-safe and biodegradable
  • Is gentle enough for babies, sensitive skin, and daily use
  • No synthetic fragrance, parabens, or preservatives

Consumers are catching on too! EWG reports that mineral sunscreens now make up 43% of the market, a major leap from just 17% in 2007.

Stick vs Spray

Many spray sunscreens come with their own health risks too. According to the EWG:

  • Aerosol particles can be inhaled deeply into the lungs, posing respiratory risks especially for children
  • Sprays often blow away in the breeze often reducing effectiveness
  • Products marketed with SPF 70+ can mislead consumers into overexposure, with little added benefit beyond SPF 30–50

A mess-free stick offers a safer, more reliable alternative to aerosol sprays making it ideal for kids, athletes and outdoor adventures. It stays where you apply it, avoids inhalation risks while also delivering consistent protection you can see!

The Bottom Line

Sun protection matters. Protecting yourself shouldn’t come at a cost to your health or the planet. When it comes to your health we believe less exposure to synthetic chemicals means more peace of mind.

Consider making the switch. Stay safe and have some fun in the 🌞