Every year we update our gluten free and hormone disruptor free sunscreens. Companies sometimes change formulas and you want to be sure to use the best sunscreen for you and your family!

To find out more about the harmful chemicals that disrupt hormones check out this post.

Gluten Free Sunscreen

I won’t use a sunscreen that isn’t gluten free. My daughter came home from camp one year with a rash that was undoubtedly from the sunscreen. She didn’t use the one I sent her, too hard to get to and a kind leader sprayed her down with sunscreen. Unfortunately, it contained gluten.

I have also had reactions from using body products that contain gluten. Many say that you don’t need to worry about gluten in body products, but that isn’t my experience. Also, if you sweat, the sunscreen can make its way into your eyes and mouth therefore ingesting the gluten.

Gluten free or certified gluten free doesn’t mean it doesn’t have other issues that are unsafe.

Hormone Disrupting Chemicals

If you have celiac disease, your are more prone to developing other conditions like diabetes and thyroid disease. Hormone disrupting chemicals increase that risk. A hormone disrupting chemical is one that either mimics or blocks your hormones. Some of these chemicals /toxins can build up in your tissues and become toxic.

2 of the most harmful chemicals are also very harmful for the coral reefs and are responsible for bleaching them. They are Oxybenzone and Octinoxate (Octylmethoxycinnamate). For more information about these 2 chemicals and others, check out this post that discusses hormone disrupting chemicals, what they are used for and the problems they cause.

Reef Safe does NOT mean that it is hormone free or gluten free.

The majority of spray on sunscreens are not hormone free. Click here  to find certified gluten free sunscreens. The certified products on the list are there for being gluten free, some still contain harmful chemicals that should be avoided. Many brands have hormone free, chemical free, and gluten free products, but not all of their products may be safe. Check the labels to be sure.

Safe Sunscreen Options

These sunscreens are free of hormone disrupting chemicals and are gluten free. All of them are reef safe, as well. I am unaware of any other harmful ingredients in these products, at this time.

Suntegrity

This was my favorite sunscreen we tried last year. It has a wonderful fruity scent! They also offer a non-scented version. The company also says it is great for babies but remember sunscreen shouldn’t be used on babies younger than 6 months without talking to your doctor. Not rated as gluten free but doesn’t contain gluten ingredients. No one in our family (and we are sensitive) reacted negatively to it.

• UV Chemical-Free Sunscreen 
• Broad Spectrum Protection
• Paraben, Phthalate and Mineral Oil Free
• None of the hormone disrupting chemicals
• Cruelty Free, Vegan and Reef Friendly (Leaping Bunny Certified)
• Fragrance Free
• Non Greasy for Smooth Application
• Contains Organic Ingredients like Green Tea Extract, Cucumber Extract, and Pomegranate Seed Oil for added protection.

All Good Sunscreen

This is another sunscreen we tried last year and liked. No one burned or had any adverse reactions to it.

Lists their products as being gluten free on their web-site. Free of hormone disrupting chemicals and safe for the coral reef. Excellent rating by EWG. Their sunscreens are vegan and biodegradable.

Can purchase as tinted, so you can be sure you are getting covered.

• UVA/UVB broad spectrum sun protection
• Oxybenzone-free, made with only Reef Friendly ingredients
• Water Resistant (80 minutes)
• Gluten free
• Hormone disrupting chemicals free
• Biodegradeable
• Leaping Bunny Certified

Earth Mama

Made for the whole family: adults, kids and babies! Gentle, natural and organic ingredients.

• Reef friendly: NO chemical sunscreens, NO artificial fragrance, non-nano zinc
• Dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation
• Rated ONE on the EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, the lowest hazard rating a product can achieve.
• Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection
• Water Resistant (40 Min)
• NSF/ANSI 305 Certified by Oregon Tilth (Contains Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Organic Argan Oil)
• Gluten Free- contains no gluten ingredients
• No disrupting hormone chemicals

Babo Botanicals

This product is free of: Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, SLS, Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates, Synthetic Fragrances, Dyes, Sodium chloride, Formaldehyde, MEA, DEA, TEA, and most common allergens. It does contain a tree nut: Shea Butter.

• Certified organic ingredients
• Cruelty free
• Gluten free
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Re-apply every 80 minutes
• Non-nano
• 19% Zinc oxide
• Clear, non-greasy and fragrance free

Goddess Garden

In a chat with Goddess Garden Organics, I was told all of their products are gluten free! Excellent ratings at EWG. New sheer formula in their daily mineral sunscreen. Non-nano zinc oxide and is reef safe without harmful chemicals for you and your skin.

Badger

Certified Gluten free! However, not all of their products are gluten free, only some of them are certified and free of gluten. Certified organic ingredients and no GMOs.  Cruelty free, biodegradable and reef safe. Re-apply every 80 minutes. Excellent ratings at EWG.

Un-coated clear zinc oxide (22.5%) and fragrance free.

• Un-coated clear zinc oxide (22.5%) and fragrance free.
• Cruelty free
• Gluten free
• No disrupting hormone chemicals
• Non-Nano
• Clear zinc
• Bio-degradable
• Re-apply 80 minutes
• Reef friendly
• 98% organic ingredients

Raw Elements

Really good ratings a EWG. Safe for the reefs and biodegradable. This sunscreen is also soy and nut free, besides being gluten free. Re-apply every 80 minutes. Non nano (23%) and hormone disrupting chemical free. USDA certified organic. It does contain Mangifera Indica seed butter which is made from mango. I have a daughter anaphylactic to mango and so this is a concern for us.

• Safe for baby, but also great for athletes!
• Reef Safe
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Gluten free
• Biodegradeable
• Re-apply 80 minutes
• Cruelty free
• Non nano zinc oxide (23%)

Kokua

Excellent EWG ratings. Made in Hawaii and safe for the reefs. Non-nano zinc (25%), hormone disrupting chemicals free, biodegradable, and broad spectrum protection. They are also gluten free! They use a natural resin extract instead of beeswax. There are 23 antioxidants in this sunscreen. They really want to look out for your skin and keep it from being damaged or aging prematurely.

• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Gluten free
• Non-nano zinc oxide (25%)
• No harsh preservatives or artificial fragrances
• Paraben and phthalate free
• Shelf life 2 years

Raw Love

Could not find an EWG rating. Non-Nano, free of hormone disrupting chemicals, and made with natural ingredients, they don’t use fillers. The owner of the company is gluten free and developed her sunscreen to be safe for her skin. Needing skin products that were hormone disrupting free, were a necessity as well. Cute company in Hawaii. Re-apply often.

• Cruelty free
• Reef Safe
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Gluten free
• A little goes a long way

Loving Naturals

Verified gluten free through e-mail. This sunscreen has a high EWG rating. Should be applied every 40 minutes. They use all natural ingredients and are part of the Leaping Bunny Program. No testing on animals, cruelty free. Broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.

• Non-nano zinc oxide (24.7%)
• Safe for all ages
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Gluten free
• Cruelty free
• Mostly organic ingredients
• Re-apply every 2 hours

Erbaviva

Award winning, organically crafted and coral reef safe with non-nano zinc oxide, aloe, sunflower, jojoba oils infused with organic essential oils of chamomile and lavender. Erbaviva baby sunscreen (spf 30) effectively provides full spectrum protection (uva & uvb) for the entire family without the unwanted chemicals.

• Certified organic ingredients
• Cruelty Free
• Reef Safe
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Gluten free- contains no gluten ingredients
• Vegan
• Broad spectrum

Kabana

Green Screen D Organic SPF 35 is free of common allergens: soy-free, gluten-free, corn-free, dairy-free, Non-GMO and vegetarian. Mixed reviews on EWG. Contains 6 certified organic and mineral ingredients. 25% non-nano zinc oxide.

• It’s soy-free, gluten-free, corn-free, and dairy-free!
• Non-GMO
• Vegetarian
• Zinc oxide
• No hormone disrupting chemicals
• Reef safe

Make sure you check the sunscreen for safety with small children, specifically with babies. Also, babies under 6 months old should not use sunscreen, notify a doctor before using on infants.

Happy and safe fun in the sun!!!