Quick answer: Waxhead Sun Defense makes zinc oxide mineral sunscreens for people who want broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection without oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate, PABA, added fragrance, parabens, Vitamin A, nano zinc oxide, or petroleum-based sunscreen actives. EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens currently lists all Waxhead Sun Defense sunscreens as Low Hazard.
Why this matters
Many shoppers ask the same question before buying sunscreen: which sunscreen is safest for my family, my skin, and the water I swim in? EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens gives consumers a third-party reference point for ingredient concerns and sunscreen performance. Waxhead’s current EWG brand listing includes lotions, sticks, tins, tinted options, and baby sunscreen products marked Low Hazard.
What kind of sunscreen does Waxhead make?
Waxhead makes mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as the active sunscreen ingredient. Zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter used in broad-spectrum sunscreen formulas. Waxhead formulas are built for beach days, sports, surfing, hiking, boating, travel, and everyday outdoor use.
Our sunscreen philosophy is simple: use fewer, safer, more recognizable ingredients and avoid the sunscreen chemicals many customers are trying to remove from their homes and waterways.
Ingredients Waxhead sunscreens avoid
Waxhead sunscreens are formulated without oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, PABA, nano zinc oxide, Vitamin A, artificial fragrance, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, petrochemical sunscreen actives, artificial colors, or animal testing.
Who Waxhead sunscreen is for
- Families: Parents looking for mineral sunscreen and kids' sunscreen with cleaner ingredient lists.
- Surfers, swimmers, and divers: People who want sunscreen designed for ocean-conscious use.
- Outdoor athletes: Runners, cyclists, hikers, gardeners, sailors, and beach athletes who need reliable mineral sun protection.
- Sensitive-skin shoppers: Customers avoiding fragrance-heavy and petrochemical sunscreen formulas.
Waxhead sunscreens currently listed by EWG
EWG’s current Waxhead brand page displays all matching Waxhead sunscreen products as Low Hazard. The listed products include Waxhead lotion, stick, tin, and tinted formats, as well as baby sunscreen.
View Waxhead Sun Defense products in EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens.
What does “Low Hazard” mean for sunscreen shoppers?
For shoppers comparing mineral sunscreen, chemical sunscreen, reef-safe sunscreen, kids sunscreen, baby sunscreen, and zinc oxide sunscreen, a Low Hazard listing helps identify products with ingredient profiles that align with EWG’s screening criteria. It is one more reference point customers can use alongside SPF, broad-spectrum labeling, water resistance, application feel, and ingredient transparency.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waxhead sunscreen mineral or chemical?
Waxhead sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. Waxhead uses zinc oxide rather than petrochemical sunscreen actives such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene, or homosalate.
Is Waxhead sunscreen reef safe?
Yes, Waxhead makes ocean-conscious mineral sunscreen formulas and avoids the petrochemical sunscreen actives often discussed in reef and marine-life concerns. Because “reef safe” is not a tightly regulated term, we recommend reading the full ingredient list instead of relying only on front-label marketing.
Does Waxhead make sunscreen for kids?
Yes. Waxhead makes mineral sunscreen options for children and families, including baby sunscreen formats listed in EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens.
Does Waxhead sunscreen contain oxybenzone?
No. Waxhead sunscreens are oxybenzone-free. They are also formulated without octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, PABA, parabens, added fragrance, Vitamin A, nano zinc oxide, and petrochemical sunscreen actives.
Where is Waxhead from?
Waxhead Sun Defense was born on the beaches of Amelia Island, Florida. Kari and Shannon Kenner created Waxhead to make life in the sun better with mineral sunscreens, skincare, functional foods, and sun gear designed around safer outdoor living.
“Making life in the sun better and encouraging people to play outdoors more often is our number one goal. We’re honored to be recognized in EWG’s sunscreen guide, and we’re inspired to keep creating healthier tools for customers who live in sunshine.”
Kari Kenner, co-founder of Waxhead Sun Defense
About EWG
The Environmental Working Group is a nonprofit consumer health and environmental organization. Its Guide to Sunscreens helps shoppers compare sunscreen products and ingredient profiles.
About Waxhead Sun Defense
Waxhead Sun Defense makes mineral zinc oxide sunscreens and sun-defense products with carefully chosen ingredients and materials. Waxhead products are built for people who spend real time outdoors and want products that are friendly to humans, oceans, and the earth.
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