Our take
Why We Trust This Brand
The mineral lotion itself is top-tier: 25% non-nano zinc oxide as the only active, no chemical filters, and no fragrance or essential oils, backed by an EWG hazard score of 1, from a transparent husband-and-wife family business with no outside money (a clean 10 on independence). We hold ingredients at 9 rather than 10 for two honest reasons: it touts EWG's rating rather than the stricter 'EWG Verified' seal, and in March 2025 the FDA sent Waxhead a warning letter — not about the mineral lotions and sticks reviewed here, but about separately marketing a UV-protection shampoo/body wash as a sunscreen, which isn't an FDA-approved sunscreen dosage form.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
The sole active is 25% non-nano, uncoated, French-process zinc oxide, no titanium dioxide and no chemical filters. It is explicitly fragrance- and essential-oil-free, with a very short inactive list (spring water, organic olive oil, organic beeswax) plus added vitamin D3 and non-GMO vitamin E. One INCI database flags the absence of a listed preservative given the water content.
Certifications
No listed ingredient is currently on our watch or caution list. This finding applies only to the ingredient list shown below and may not cover every product, variant, market, or reformulation.
Ingredient List Reviewed
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 25%
- Spring Water
- Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Organic Beeswax
- Non-GMO Vitamin E (from Sunflower Seeds)
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
Want another top-tier option? Stream2Sea in Sunscreen & Sun Care currently meets our top criteria. Review its formula scope and cited records before deciding.
Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
Independently owned by co-founders Kari and Shannon Kenner, who launched the brand in 2015 in Amelia Island, Florida. No press, funding database, or acquisition record indicates any venture capital, private-equity, or conglomerate ownership.
Where to buy
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