little twig Sunscreen Review + $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

little twig is a Manhattan Beach, California based company with the goal of nurturing families organically. Given the search for the best sunscreen for my children I was excited to receive a sample of little twig SPF 30+ Mineral Sunscreen.

little twig Mineral Sunscreen

I lather my kids with sunscreen daily so we’ve had plenty of opportunities to test the sunscreen and I really like it. It’s smooth, easy to apply – not at all like I imagined a “mineral sunscreen” would be. It does take a good amount of rubbing in to get rid of the tell-tale white streaks, but it leaves skin feeling soft and grease-free. I should know because I’ve worn it, too. The scent is pleasant, plain and identified as unscented – no fake coconut scent in that bottle. After hours upon hours in the Florida sun playing in pools and the ocean, my kids and I have not burned, and I admit to not reapplying as often as I know I should.

But, is it Safe?  little twig & EWG Study

In the wake of the Envionmental Working Group’s report on sunscreens where they found many unsatisfactory, lots of parents are searching for new products to use to protect young skin. I was anxious to get a reaction from little twig about the EWG report since the sunscreen was not evaluated. little twig classifies describes itself as a “non chemical sunscreen (no nano particles), broad spectrum protection, water resistant, PABA and paraben free” mineral sunscreen. A company representative said, “Based on our competitor’s rankings I would say we would have a 1 for our rating. We have organic ingredients with mineral based susncreens (titanium and zinc).” As indicated, the active ingredients are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide - definitely in line with other products recommended by the EWG. The product is certified organic and particular ingredients dubbed unsafe by the EWG are not in the product.

About little twig

Children mean the world to us, and the world means everything to our children. That is why little twig products are developed with the advice of pediatricians and real-life parents. At little twig we want to provide families with a safe and natural bath time alternative. We utilize the most effective organic and botanical ingredients in our simple recipe for pure and gentle personal care. Each product is an example of our commitment to quality, and that is why we completely guarantee each product.

little twig Bath & Body

Sunscreen is just one of the organic body care products by little twig. Shampoo, body wash and bubble bath are available in fresh scents like Calming Lavender, Happy Tangerine and Extra Mild Unscented for the most sensitive skin.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… The little twig SPF 30+ Sunscreen is very effective, pleasant to wear and best of all it’s certified organic. The mineral based sunscreen is the type recommended by the EWG study.

Or Not to Buy… The sunscreen is more expensive than many other brands, but the price point is very similar to some other mineral sunscreens those recommended by the EWG.

Shop! little twig organic SPF 30+ Mineral Sunscreen is available for $20.99 in a 2.9 ounce bottle. It’s available for purchase on www.littletwig.com, Amazon or you can search local stores and online retailers.

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Disclosure: Giveaway ends July 7. Open to US mailing addresses only. Thanks to little twig for providing the giveaway prize and product for review. Opinions here are my own.