Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 is a non-toxic sunscreen that is free from parabens, fragrances, and phthalates. The active ingredient in this sunscreen is Zinc Oxide, which provides protection from the sun. Here are some positive and negative aspects of this sunscreen:

Positive:

• Non-toxic and free from harmful chemicals
• Provides protection from UVA, UVB, and blue light
• Water-resistant for up to 40 minutes
• Reef-friendly

Negative:

• Some concerns about enhanced skin absorption and occupational hazards
• Some concerns about biochemical or cellular level changes

The sunscreen is made up of the following ingredients:

• Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.00%
• Inactive Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Anisate, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid.

Beautycounters mission is to advocate for stricter policy regarding the regulation of allowable ingredients in personal care products. They have created their own standard, The Never List™, which is made up of more than 1,800 questionable or harmful chemicals that they never use as ingredients in their products. Beautycounter sunscreens are available in lotion, spray, tinted spray, and even a sunscreen stick.