Specs & Features
| SPF 30 | |
| 4 oz bottle | |
| Priced around $8 | |
| Vegetarian Ingredients | |
| No Animal Testing |
Alba Botanica Sunblock Review
Hunter Bierce
Consummate amateur and true master of none, Hunter specializes in throwing himself in over his head and figuring it out along the way. Beginning his career...
Torben Lonne
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
In a similar fashion to Neutorgena’s push to give consumers power over their skincare, Alba Botanica seeks to make high quality skin protection specifically without compromising the health of coral reefs. They specifically advertise themselves as not containing the two “Bad O’s” of the sunscreen world and the fragrance free version specifically is an excellent option for the ecologically conscious skincare enthusiast.
Alba Botanica got some pushback years ago for purportedly changing their formula and including some irritants for the sake of scent. As of 2020 they hold the second highest rating the EWG can give a sunblock, and seem to have figured out an awesome product that doest compromise on the health of their customers or the health of the ocean.
About this review
To help you find a Sunblock that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.
Read about our test of Sunblocks
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Things we like:
- Specific commitment to coral health
- Values the well being of their customer base
- Fragrance free as always is a good thing
- High quality product
Things we don't like:
- Small Bottle size makes it less practical for heavy use
- Reported to be less effective after being in the water for a long time
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