Waxhead Zinc Oxide Sunblock Review

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By Kate McMahonAnnie Gunton
Waxhead Skin Nourishing Sunscreen SPF 35 tube held above clear shallow water
Non-nano zinc oxide and a truly reef safe claim, at a sober SPF 35 rather than the inflated numbers that crowd this category. Antioxidants are the extra selling point here.
Back label of the Waxhead zinc oxide sunscreen tube with its ingredient and directions panel
Waxhead uses no synthetic emulsifiers, so the label openly tells you the contents separate and the tube needs kneading before every use. Honest, but it is an extra step on the boat.
Our tester holding the Waxhead SPF 35 tube with a dab of sunscreen on the back of the hand
The dab shows how dense this formula is. It sits on the surface until you spend real time rubbing, which is what you sign up for with non-nano zinc.
Waxhead SPF 35 tube in hand with a streak of white sunscreen rubbed across the skin
Even worked in, it leaves a visible white cast rather than vanishing. Anyone switching from a chemical lotion should expect that trade, not be surprised by it.

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Waxhead Zinc Oxide goes above and beyond the environmental standards for sunscreen. Even though this has a reef-safe formula, it is not meant to be worn in the water as it is not water resistant.

This non-scented sunscreen smells a tad bit chalky but goes away after application. But the white cast does not go away after application. If the white cast disappears, that means it is time to reapply Waxhead’s zinc sunscreen.

Kneading this tube is necessary before application as it separates a lot due to no synthetic emulsifiers. The application is greasy and slimy due to the separation. But if you tough it out, this sunscreen gives broad spectrum protection you can depend on. Reapplication should be done the recommended every two hours, but you can trust it for the total two hours.

The price of this sunscreen is on the high side, especially for not being waterproof. But the ingredients are supreme for our skin and environment. You can feel safe applying this to babies and sensitive skin. We recommend this eco-friendly sunscreen to customers who are not swimming.

Things we like:

  • Far exceeds all environmental standards
  • Ranked #1 by EWG’s standards
  • Adequate sunscreen protection if you are not swimming
  • Can safely apply on babies and tattoos
  • Made from 6 certified natural ingredients
  • Hypo-allergenic and good for acne-prone skin

Things we don't like:

  • Not water resistant
  • Separates in the container and can make a slimy mess
  • It has a white cast that is designed to stay until reapplication

Specs & Features

SPFSPF 35
Active ingredientNon-Nano Zinc Oxide based
Size & price4 fl oz for around $30
Water resistanceNot water resistant
ExtrasVitamin Enriched

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