Babo Botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Important note on kid-friendly sunscreen

When I’m choosing sunscreen for kids, I stick with mineral formulas that are clearly labeled and easy to understand. Sunscreen is used often, so I prefer options that feel effective and practical without relying on chemical filters or unnecessary complexity.

What I avoid in sunscreen

When it comes to sunscreen, I personally avoid chemical UV filters such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and avobenzone. I also skip spray sunscreens, since I prefer a more controlled, even application. Beyond UV filters, I avoid added fragrance blends, parabens, ethoxylated ingredients (PEGs and “-eth” ingredients), and preservatives or stabilizers that aren’t necessary in mineral formulas. For mineral sunscreens, I look for clear labeling and choose to avoid nano-sized mineral filters, preferring zinc oxide that’s clearly disclosed and used as the primary active ingredient.

What I look for in sunscreen

I look for mineral sunscreens that use zinc oxide as the active ingredient, provide broad-spectrum protection, and include supportive base ingredients such as plant oils, butters, and gentle emulsifiers.

Product description

Babo Botanicals Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 20% zinc oxide as the active ingredient for sun protection. The formula combines plant-based oils and butters with botanical extracts such as calendula and chamomile, along with skin-conditioning ingredients including shea butter and cocoa butter. It’s designed to provide mineral sun protection while supporting skin comfort during everyday outdoor time.

Ingredients

Active ingredient:
Zinc oxide 20%

Inactive ingredients:
Water (aqua), sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, butyloctyl salicylate, safflower seed oil, methyl dihydroabietate, shea butter, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, microcrystalline cellulose, calendula flower extract, chamomile flower extract, watercress flower/leaf extract, meadowsweet flower extract, cocoa seed butter, bisabolol, tocopherol, cetyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, coco-glucoside, behenyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, arachidyl alcohol, polyhydroxystearic acid, citric acid, sodium gluconate, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, caprylhydroxamic acid, cellulose gum.

Certifications

• EWG Verified (verified)
• Cruelty-Free (brand stated)

What I like

I like that this sunscreen uses zinc oxide only, has a clearly labeled ingredient list, and combines mineral protection with plant oils and butters for everyday use.

Things to keep in mind

Mineral sunscreens can take a little more time to blend than chemical formulas. Applying in smaller sections and allowing it to absorb before heading outside helps with even coverage. Reapplication is still important during extended outdoor time.