Spring is finally here, bringing warmer days and glorious time outdoors. However, before you start soaking up all the sun, make sure you’re protecting your face, hands and neck with a high quality natural zinc oxide sunscreen.

UVA and UVB radiation from the sun is the number one cause of wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity and age spots. If you want to keep your skin young and healthy, sun protection is a must!

I love natural zinc oxide sunscreens since they’re chemical free, and provide the safest and the most effective protection against UVA and UVB rays, and they work immediately upon application. Plus, most are coral reef safe.

7 Best Natural Zinc Oxide Sunscreens For Your Face

Based on years of trying different zinc oxide sunscreens, I’ve created this list of some of the best natural zinc oxide sunscreens for your face, hands and neck.

All have clean, organic ingredients, feel luxurious to apply and won’t leave skin overly pale or greasy. They all have a high enough percentage of zinc oxide for sufficient protection, and all are cruelty-free.

1. Mychelle Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50 (Non-Tinted)

This elegant liquid zinc oxide sunscreen from Mychelle is a lightweight SPF that leaves a silky matte finish and really protects skin. I like how it looks good alone or can work as a primer for makeup, and it comes in both a non-tinted and a tinted version.

This product is more pure SPF than moisturizer, so I like to layer this on top of a face oil. Pro tip – always shake the bottle before dispensing to make the product come out evenly, since mineral sunscreens tend to separate.

2. Devita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+

The DeVita Solar Moisturizer is a moisturizer and sunscreen duo with clean ingredients and excellent overall protection. The texture is creamy and lightly hydrating, which I find perfect for the hotter summer months and it absorbs into quickly into skin and leaves a clear dry finish.

I do think that dryer skin types will still want to use with a moisturizer or try the Keys Solar Rx SPF Moisturizer.

3. Keys Solar Rx Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30+

This natural vegan sunscreen and moisturizer really hydrates skin, and has a fluffy texture that sinks right in. It leaves leaves a dewy glow with no detectable white tint and it looks good alone or under makeup. Plus, it does not make my skin break out.

The short and sweet list of ingredients includes 20.5% zinc oxide, shea butter and carrot seed oil for deep hydration. The only drawback is that the moisturizer can be a little bit heavy for the hotter months.

4. Badger Rose SPF 25 Face Sunscreen

This certified natural zinc oxide face sunscreen is 100% certified natural, and has clean, organic ingredients with a soft scent from the rose, lavender and chamomile essential oils. The texture is more a liquid than a lotion and leaves a dry matte finish that can double as a makeup primer. It also comes in a tinted version.

5. Suntegrity Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Unscented

This zinc oxide sunscreen is technically labeled for the body, but I’ve used on both my face and body with no complications. The texture is a thicker white cream that sinks nicely into skin with almost no white cast, and it leaves a smooth finish on the skin.. Formulated with 20% zinc-oxide for strong SPF 30 protection, this is a great natural sunscreen option for sunny beach days.

6. All Good SPF 50 Sunscreen Butter

I discovered this natural sunscreen in Kauai, and it’s my go-to for heavy duty sun protection. The texture is thick, like a paste, and goes on white but does turns clear after some dedicated blending. It only has six ingredients (including 25% zinc oxide for SPF 50+ protection), and is water resistant up to 80 minutes.

The travel-friendly container is the perfect size to slip into a bag or pocket for hikes and can also be recycled or reused when it’s finished.

7. Badger Sport SPF 35 Sunscreen Face Stick

This zinc oxide sunscreen from Badger is another favorite for heavy-duty sun protection, and a great option for sensitive skin and children. The stick is the perfect size to keep in your beach bag or purse for on-the-go application, and the tube is so convenient for swiping on the nose and cheeks during hikes and walks.

Made with 98% organic ingredients, including 22.5% zinc oxide, the face stick is also water and sweat resistant up to 80 minutes.

Best Natural Zinc Oxide Sunscreens

Remember, sunscreen is one of your greatest weapons against aging skin! If you have any recommendations for an effective natural sunscreen, I would love if you could share in the comments!