The sunscreen I buy in bulk that works for my entire family

Finding a sunscreen that works with my family’s skin sensitivities, sensory processing issues, and diverse range of skin tones has involved a ton of experimentation. Spray sunscreens blew away with the slightest breeze and trying to apply stick sunscreens on wiggly kids was frustrating for everyone. Even after narrowing it down to lotion versions, we still had to decide between chemical or mineral options. While the chemical sunscreens we tried were comfortable to apply and blended seamlessly into our skin, we had to be careful about avoiding irritating ingredients. Even the “clear” mineral sunscreens with the highest safety ratings left a visible white cast and dried out our skin with daily use. After forgetting my own sunscreen on vacation a couple of years back, I was relieved to see that the hotel’s spa pool offered a complimentary backup: Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion with SPF 50 ($12-$58). After slathering it all over my body and enjoying an afternoon of swimming, I felt like I had discovered the Goldilocks of non-irritating sunscreens. Related Why we need safe sunscreen options for children with darker skin tones What sets Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion apart While categorized as a chemical sunscreen, Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion doesn’t include oxybenzone , octinoxate , parabens, phthalates, sulfates or synthetic fragrances. It’s also non-comedogenic and intended to be used on the face and body—a convenience my husband and kids appreciate. Since it’s…