Allergic Living’s 2025 sunscreens guide will have you soaking up the sunshine with formulas made for consumers with food allergies and sensitive skin.
From über-delicate lotions for tots to sprays and sticks for sports enthusiasts, there’s coverage for every sunseeker in your crew. Speaking to manufacturers, we’ve sorted through numerous options to find the sunscreens that offer serious protection – without many top food allergens.
We’ve also fact-checked formulas to find ones that omit fragrances, preservatives and harsh chemicals in favor of skin-soothing ingredients. Scan the list, and discover broad-spectrum protection that will let you embrace summer, worry-free.
Ready for a summer of fun? Pack Allergic Living’s top allergy-friendly sunscreens in every beach bag, tote, backpack and suitcase and get outside!
See also ‘About Our List’ at the end. It includes information about coconut and shea butter, which the FDA no longer includes as tree nuts for allergy labeling.
Note: Ingredient information on all items has been fact-checked with manufacturers. But always read labels to make sure ingredients have not changed.
All Good: Kids’ Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
Wrangle wriggly kids long enough to coat them in this zinc-based spray and they’ll be ready for 80 minutes of fun in the sun. Light and absorbent, this non-aerosol formula goes on dry, with no white cast. It also includes chamomile, aloe and jojoba to hydrate sensitive skin as it protects.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut oil derivative
Note: Some other products contain coconut and shea.
U.S., shop at Allgoodbodycare.com and Target.com
Canada, shop at Well.ca and Mec.ca
Babo Botanicals: Super Shield Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Free of fragrance, dyes and chemical filters, this broad-spectrum lotion delivers the protection you want without unwanted ingredients. Suitable for face and body, this water-resistant zinc oxide formula absorbs quickly while hydrating and shielding skin for up to 80 minutes.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut oil, shea and sunflower oil
May Contain: Some products contain wheat protein.
U.S., shop at Babobotanicals.com and Amazon.com
Canada, shop at Ca.iHerb.com
Badger: Unscented Active Mineral Sunscreen Stick, SPF 35
Produced on dedicated lines free of most top allergens, Badger’s Active Mineral Sunscreen Stick is a handy option worthy of a spot in every tote bag. Ideal for quick touch-ups or for dabbing onto hard-to-reach areas. The streamlined formula contains just six ingredients, including zinc oxide, olive oil and beeswax.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: shea and sunflower oil
Note: Sunscreens produced on dedicated lines, free of the Top 9 allergens.
U.S., shop at Badgerbalm.com and Amazon.com
Canada, shop at Ca.iHerb.com
Blue Lizard: Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50
Designed for serious summertime athletes (or dedicated warm-weather loungers), this convenient spray delivers powerful sun protection with every use. Formulated without chemical sunscreens, fragrances or parabens, it relies on zinc oxide and skin-energizing electrolytes for a one-two punch that defends and nurtures skin. Easy to use, it also dries clear so you can get on with your day, ASAP.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: an ingredient derived from coconut oil
U.S., shop at Walgreens.com and Walmart.com
Canada, shop at Well.ca and Amazon.ca
California Baby: Super Sensitive Broad Spectrum Lotion, SPF 30+
When sun protection is as crucial as avoiding skin irritation, this gentle sunscreen is a must-have. Produced on dedicated lines and allergy tested, it’s free of common allergens, plus fragrances and chemical irritants. With titanium dioxide to block UVA and UVB rays, every application allows for 80 minutes of water-resistant warm-weather fun.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut oil
Note: Sunscreens manufactured on dedicated lines, free of Top 9 allergens.
U.S., shop at Californiababy.com
Canada, shop at Californiababy.com
Colorscience: No-Show Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50
A silky, sheer veil that melts into a wide range of skin tones, this untinted, fragrance-free lotion pampers skin with antioxidants and humectants. Designed for modern life, this zinc oxide formula protects against UVA and UVB rays, along with blue light, infrared light, free radicals and pollution.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
U.S., shop at Colorscience.com and Amazon.com
Canada, shop at Beautysense.ca
Coola: Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
Nourish skin – and get back to doing what you love! – with this fast-drying, non-greasy, continuous spray sunscreen. A fragrance-free alternative that saves time as it refreshes, this sheer spray contains zinc oxide to provide broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s strongest rays.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut, shea and sunflower oil
U.S., shop at Coola.com and Amazon.com
Canada, shop at Well.ca
Earth Mama Organics: Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40
Slather the entire family in this zinc-based sunscreen designed for ultra-delicate skin. Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, every drop delivers hydrating shea, soothing calendula and boosted UV protection from pomegranate and red raspberry seed oil.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut and shea
Note: Dermatologist and pediatrician tested as non-irritating.
U.S., shop at Earthmamaorganics.com and Amazon.com
KINeSYS: Kids’ Fragrance-Free Spray Sunscreen, SPF 30
Kids won’t sit still? Arm yourself with this clear, ultra-lightweight spray for sun protection that’s more breeze than burden. Gentle enough to use on face and body, this Top 9-free sunscreen is made without fragrance, alcohol or oil. Best of all? It resists up to 80 minutes of water-based frolicking.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
U.S., shop at Kinesysactive.com
Canada, shop at Kinesysactive.ca
Stream2Sea: Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 45
Make sun-safe habits an integral part of every day with this sheer, antioxidant-rich zinc oxide pick. This sunscreen actually performs better when wet, and is a reef-safe option. It’s an essential for beach days and swim sessions all season long.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut derivatives and sunflower oil
Note: Some other products contain sweet almond and shea.
U.S., shop at Stream2Sea.com and iHerb.com
Canada, shop at Ca.iHerb.com
Sun Bum: Mineral Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion, SPF 50
Quick and easy sun protection, sans fragrance or chemical filters, this roll-on lotion is a portable broad spectrum go-to that won’t irritate delicate skin. Offering zinc-based protection that’s water resistant for up to 80 minutes, this non-greasy option is ideal for dabbing onto ears, toes and other vulnerable spots.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut derivative
U.S., shop at Sunbum.com and Amazon.com
Suntegrity: ClearSPF Sheer Moisturizing Daily Sunscreen, SPF 30
Lightweight protection in a portable package, this hydrating, unscented sunscreen dries to a silky finish, with no white residue. Use it as a base for makeup or for on-the-go touch-ups, knowing every application promises broad-spectrum, zinc-based protection partnered with nourishing niacinamide and panthenol.
Free of: Top 9 allergens plus gluten
Does Contain: coconut derivative
U.S., shop at Suntegritysuncare.com and Amazon.com
Canada, shop at Suntegritysuncare.com
Thrive: Daily Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
Brimming with potent botanicals and skin-protecting antioxidants, this non-greasy, fragrance-free lotion offers the TLC sensitive skin craves. A physical sunscreen that’s easy to rub in, it also protects and soothes skin without imparting a ghostly white tinge.
Free of: peanuts, dairy, egg, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, sesame and gluten
Does Contain: macadamia derivative, coconut derivative and sunflower seed oil
Note: Sunscreen contains tree nuts.
U.S., shop at Thrivecare.co and Amazon.com
Vanicream: Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum, SPF 30
Specifically formulated for sensitive skin, this lightweight zinc oxide cream is made without dyes, fragrances, formaldehyde releasers and myriad other unwanted ingredients. Ideal as a first step in your daily routine, this ceramide-rich moisturizer glides easily onto skin and won’t clog pores.
Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, sesame plus gluten
Does contain: ingredients derived from soy and coconut
U.S., shop at CVS.com and Target.com
Canada, shop at Ca.iHerb.com
About Our List
These product reviews are based on information supplied by manufacturers who have been asked directly about food allergen control processes and the use of fragrance or irritants. If you or your child are currently experiencing eczema flares, speak to your allergist or dermatologist for ingredients advice before applying any sunscreen.
Note on Coconut and Shea Butter: As of 2025, the FDA no longer includes either coconut or shea nut as an allergenic tree nuts under U.S. allergy labeling law. Learn more about coconut, technically a fruit not a nut, here. A study has found shea butter unlikely to trigger nut reactions. However, if you still have nut allergy concerns, speak to your own allergist, and read more here.
