Sunshine is a wonderful thing, but sunscreen should go hand in hand when you are out enjoying it. About 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure a day is good for you but beyond that you need protection. There are a lot of excellent choices in American made sunscreen and in this case you need to be able to trust the ingredients. I would not buy any sunscreen that is not clearly labeled ‘Made in the USA'. This is our exclusive list of made in USA sunscreen and I personally recommend any and all of these products based on personal use and professional knowledge.
I am a licensed esthetician and as such have attended smart aging courses. Above all things, sun damage is the leading cause of premature aging which is a small problem in comparison to skin cancer. The statistics can be alarming, but knowledge is power. Use these tips to stay safe in the sun.
- apply sunscreen
- wear a hat
- wear sunglasses
- seek some shade
- sun is not seasonal; sun damage occurs all year long
Slather on the made in USA sunscreen and soak up the sun.
Made in the USA Sunscreens: The Ultimate List
Sunscreen For The Body
- All Good- offers a collection of all-natural skincare products made from simple plant-based ingredients, including calendula grown on their organic farm. All Good reef friendly sunscreen is available in a spray, lotion, stick, and butter. They also have lip balm. Visit the All Good Amazon store.
- Babo Botanicals– made in USA sunscreen products are made on a certified organic farm and a family run operation, located in beautiful upstate New York. Available in lotion, spray, and stick. They have sunscreen for baby too. Shop the Babo Botanicals Amazon shop.
- Block Island Organics – A natural mineral body and facial moisturizer sunscreen is made in the USA. Shop Block Island Organics Amazon shop.
- California Baby Sunscreen – Is ideal for little ones, or those with super sensitive skin. It is in the easily portable stick form, clear, fragrance-free and non-chemical sunblock. Their stick is great protection for cheeks, noses, and shoulders. The brand's sunscreens are mineral sunscreen based so they are safe for the entire family. Shop the California Baby Amazon shop.
- Coola – A luxury and eco-conscience sunscreen brand produced out of San Diego, California. They offer products for the whole family in many varieties. Each blend is at least 70% percent organic. Some of their products come beautifully scented as well. Visit the Coola Amazon shop.
- Goddess Garden Organics – makes protecting your child’s sensitive skin could easier than ever with a top-rated, non-nano, organic sunscreen. It's perfect for sports and all outdoor fun. The kids sport sunscreen will keep your family safe from the sun with natural minerals. The sunscreen is EWG rated 1, 100% biodegradable, reef-safe, and offers 80 minutes of water resistance.
- MDSolarSciences Mineral Moisture Defense SPF 50– A luxurious sunscreen that is perfect for everyday use. It's an elegant broad-spectrum sunscreen enhanced with ceramides and humectants to help restore skin’s natural moisture barrier. Visit the MDSolarScience Amazon shop.
- Supergoop – Has a great range of products for various needs or preferences. They have facial and body products. Their really is something for everyone. (non aerosol spray mist, Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil, Everyday Sunscreen) All Supergoop is made in the USA except City Serum.
- Sun Bum – these products are designed for the outdoor, sun loving lifestyle. The company operates from Cocoa Beach, Florida. Sun Bum natural sunscreen is available for babies and kids. Shop the Sun Bum Amazon store.
- SolScents – their product is a scented lotion that has an SPF. Sunscreen is their agenda but you would never know it. The packaging, scents and formulas are just like specialty shop body lotions but better.
- Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotions are safe for the entire family, the ocean, and our environment. The formula is free of toxins, dyes and oils while the packaging is designed with as few materials as possible and recyclable. Visit the Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Amazon store.
Sunscreens For The Face
Applying sunscreen shouldn't just be part of our daily routine in the summer. Applying sunscreen on the face all year long will help prevent premature aging. Our list of Best Sunscreens for the Face, All American Made includes our favorites.
Sunscreens for Kids and Babies
Our list of the Best Sunscreens for Kids and Babies includes sunscreens that are chemical free and formulated for sensitive skin.
Best Natural Sunscreen & Sun Care Products
For a list of the best natural, non-toxic sunscreens that are safe for the whole family, check out our extensive list of Best Natural Sunscreen & Sun Care Products.
Organic Sunscreen
If it is organic sunscreen that you prefer, then check out our picks for Organic Sunscreen Made in the USA. This list contains sunscreen that contains organic ingredients.
Made in USA Sunscreen Available at ULTA
We know a lot of our readers are loyal ULTA shoppers. We compiled this list of made in USA sunscreen that is available at ULTA. You will find natural and organic sunscreen, tinted sunscreen, and sunscreen for the whole family on this list.
Have you visited our Made in USA Shopping District? It is the place to start your shopping when you want to find the best of American-made.
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I really love this list, especially Coola.
Thanks for this article. I had found a spray on sunscreen that I was so excited about. It was perfect. Until it was disclosed that it contains a cancer causing agent and is being recalled. This is of course after months of me slathering it all over myself and my family. So aggravating. Thanks for new brand ideas to try out!
I love Supergoop’s entire product line. Especially, the mist. Do you know where in the US (state?) Supergoop is made?
I love those products too!
This is such an useful list, thank you! I’ll also be checking out the other linked sunscreen posts as well.
I’ve been wanting to try Juice Beauty, and have tried a few others on the list. Funnily enough, I didn’t realize that Australian Gold (of which I have a tube of facial sunscreen sitting a few feet away from me) was made in the USA. I actually got up and looked at the label, and well, that was a surprise! Lol. Their facial sunscreen will definitely be a repeat buy for me now.
Feel more secure when using sunscreen with stamps made in the USA! I really like it Thanks for sharing with us
I would love to purchase MADE IN USA SUNSCREEN. This is a terrific selection.
I’ve got some of the Alpha Moisturizer with sunscreen, & I really like it. I remember my early teens, back in the late 70s, when we actually oiled up with baby oil in order to attract the sun & get a great tan. We would oil up & ‘lay out’ in the sun for hours! Yes, we were idiots!
This is a very informative post, and list. Some of these brands I have never heard of before but I am solid on buying American made. I will check them out!
Yes, made in America is a great start for a product but the U.S. doesn’t have as strict of regulations on chemicals as the EU and some other countries. A lot of the listed products/companies are good according to the toxicity scale of the Environmental Working Group, but not all of them are that great, like the Coola brand and the Alpha Hydrox brand. Also, keep in mind that if a product is scented that’s probably an indication that it has some toxins in there that you’re better off avoiding.
I love the USA Love List. I love made in America products. I swear by companies that are not affiliated with animal testing. But a truly phenomenal product would have all those things plus a toxicity rating of 3 or less from the Environmental Working Group’s SkinDeep database.
Thanks you for your enthusiasm Alexandra. We strive to promote products we love that are supporting the American economy. As you pointed out many of these selections and others featured on our website rank well with EWG while others only moderately so. I personally choose this way often. For our readers we provide a wide variety to accommodate many needs and preferences. I do find it to be a great and well informed goal to check your products with EWG and make the best decisions for you and your family.
I think you would really enjoy some of our recent posts involving a series featuring only non toxic products of many kinds.
I love these lists! I would prefer to buy USA made, and if it’s cruelty free, that’s an added bonus. I’m shopping for some of these brands today!
Good information. I have been wanting to get some sunscreen, but I am opposed to some of the ingredients they use. I am going to check out the Badger and Opas lines. They both sound really interesting.
I feel better wearing sunscreen that is made in the USA
I totally agree, Christina. Sunscreen is not cheap, besides being really, really important. We need those ingredients to be pure, effective, and in the promised concentration. I just trust products made in the USA more than those made elsewhere and this is a category where I won’t compromise. I’m thankful we have so many good choices.
You Should check out SKIN Sunscreen! It is used by all the PGA Tour players, yet it isn’t just for golf. It is a zinc based formula and NOT greasy AT ALL!!! Seriously, no oils! Made in California, owned by women 🙂