Alba Botanica Mineral Sunscreen, Fragrance Free SPF 30, 4-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 2)

by Alba Botanica

• Prevent sunburn with an effective, mineral-based, UVA & UVB broad-spectrum reflective barrier
• Protects sensitive skin against the free radical damage that often results from exposure to the sun
• Contains vitamin E, organic sunflower, jojoba oils, organic green tea and organic aloe

Product Description

This fragrance free, lightweight lotion for all-over use helps prevent sunburn with an effective, mineral-based, UVA & UVB broad-spectrum reflective barrier. Contains extracts of aloe vera, green tea and lavender soothe and repair, protecting sensitive skin against the free radical damage that often results from exposure to the sun. Formulated with natural titamium dioxide, this sunscreen lotion contains vitamin E, organic sunflower and jojoba oils plus organic green tea and organic aloe to care for sensitive, sun-exposed skin.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001ET7AOU
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,436 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for a natural sunscreen August 27, 2010

By J. Wollens

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Many of the "natural" sunscreens still have the chemical sunscreens in them that are carcinogenic. This one does not and is rated quite well at the environmental working group website for safety. I've tried 4 or 5 truly natural sunscreens that use titanium or zinc oxide. Some were horrific, this is one of my favorites. Just a warning the Burt's Bees Sunscreen was the worse if you're looking around at options, it went on so dry you couldn't spread it, it clumped, sweated off almost immediately, and it didn't work, I burned terribly. So, finding one that works for you is important.

But, I regress.... Any natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium oxide will go on white. But, this one rubs on nicely and eventually as the sunscreen heats up it will become less white and eventually barely noticeable. The price and quality is very reasonable on this product.

The truly natural sunscreens like this are not overly water proof but once again this one was much better than most of the other's I tried. It at least could handle some sweat and wadding around in the water. If you were full on swimming I'd recommend reapplying often.

Over all, it worked well... I did not burn, it goes on reasonably well for a truly natural sunscreen, it's mildly water resistant unlike some that can't even handle sweat, and I did not burn while using it. I will buy this again when I run out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Alba Botanica Mineral Sunscreen June 25, 2011

By Marilyn

This is a great product. Application is easy, it is totally scent free and it has a wonderful, smooth texture. I recommend this highly and I plan on purchasing more.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars good sunscreen overall December 18, 2012

By aCyclingMaven

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Advantage: Environmental Working Group approved for safe ingredients
Disadvantage: Hard to work into the skin, especially if skin is sweaty or wet

I recommend applying before you go out in the sun, and then it is effective at preventing sunburn- it really stays in your skin, and lasts a long time. Reapplying is difficult, especially if you've been swimming or sweating.