Sky & Sol Face & Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Why I Recommend It

This is one of my favorite mineral sunscreens because it checks nearly every box I look for. It uses 25% non-nano zinc oxide instead of chemical UV filters and has a refreshingly simple ingredient list made with nourishing ingredients like grass-fed tallow, jojoba oil, beeswax, and radish root ferment. I also appreciate that Sky & Sol provides third-party testing and Certificates of Analysis, demonstrating a commitment to transparency.

Feather & Nest Ingredient Evaluation

This formula is made with just a handful of thoughtfully selected ingredients. Every ingredient aligns with my standards, and I did not identify any ingredients of concern based on my evaluation criteria.

Ingredient Evaluation

✅ Ingredients

  • Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (25%) – Broad-spectrum mineral UV protection that sits on the skin rather than being absorbed.

  • Grass-Fed/Grass-Finished Tallow – Rich in skin-supportive fatty acids that help nourish and moisturize.

  • Jojoba Oil – Lightweight moisturizer that closely mimics the skin's natural oils.

  • Jojoba Esters – Plant-derived wax that improves texture and product stability.

  • Lecithin – Helps support the skin barrier while keeping ingredients well blended.

  • Beeswax – Helps seal in moisture and improves water resistance.

  • Kaith Bark – Plant-derived ingredient used to improve the formula's texture and stability.

  • Babassu Starch – Naturally helps reduce shine and leaves a smoother finish.

  • Radish Root Ferment Filtrate – Naturally derived preservative used in place of harsher synthetic preservatives.

Why It Earned a Spot in My Marketplace

✔ Uses non-nano zinc oxide instead of chemical UV filters

✔ Every ingredient passed my evaluation

✔ Short, easy-to-understand ingredient list

✔ No fragrance

✔ No silicones

✔ No parabens

✔ No PEGs

✔ No phenoxyethanol

✔ No PFAS/PTFE

✔ No petroleum-derived ingredients

✔ Third-party tested

✔ Certificate of Analysis (COA) available - See Here: Chemical_Test_SPF_50_-_Combined.pdf

✔ EWG Skin Deep Rating: 1

Transparency

One thing I appreciate about Sky & Sol is their commitment to transparency. The company provides third-party testing and Certificates of Analysis (COAs), allowing consumers to verify what is—and isn't—in the product.

The uploaded TÜV SÜD reports found no detectable levels of several common chemical UV filters, including octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate, oxybenzone, and avobenzone in the tested sample.