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Open Nature Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
A better active ingredient. The rest is conventional.
- GreenSpecs grade
- C-
- Score
- 40/100
- Brand
- Open Nature
- Category
- Personal care
- Headline claim on pack
- “Mineral Sunscreen Lotion provides broad-spectrum UVA & UVB sun protection that is water and sweat resistant up to 80 minutes. Formulated without parabens. Not tested on animals. Compliant with HI SB2571.”
- Assessed
- 18 April 2026
Source: GreenSpecs label assessment of Open Nature Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, 18 April 2026, high confidence.
Where this number comes from. GreenSpecs scores the evidence a product puts in front of you: the wording of the claim, what the packaging discloses, and whether an independent certifier stands behind any of it. Each score is a GreenSpecs assessment generated by our scoring model from the product label and public claim text on the date shown. It is not a laboratory test, not a lifecycle assessment, and not a safety rating. The full method is published here.
What does the Open Nature Mineral Sunscreen Lotion label actually prove?
A better active ingredient. The rest is conventional. It scores 40 out of 100 — grade C- — across the five signals below.
| Signal | Score | What it asks |
|---|---|---|
| Claim specificity | 12/20 | Is the claim measurable, or a mood? |
| Transparency | 4/20 | Does the pack disclose enough to check it? |
| Third-party proof | 6/20 | Has an independent certifier verified it? |
| Impact where it counts | 14/20 | Does the claim address this category's real footprint? |
| Marketing honesty | 4/20 | Is the packaging language straight with you? |
What the claim genuinely covers
- Mineral active, reef-safe formula.
What it leaves out
- Conventional plastic packaging, opaque ingredient sourcing.
Worth knowing
- The mineral active ingredient is a real improvement, but without certifications or better packaging, it's still a mid-tier choice.
What to look for on this shelf
- Look for 'non-nano zinc oxide' for even better marine safety.
- Consider plastic-free stick or tin sunscreens for less packaging.
Better swaps
- Brands like Badger Balm use organic ingredients, non-nano zinc oxide, and often plastic-free packaging for a truly cleaner product.
Got the pack in your hand? Scan it yourself — same score, in about five seconds, plus the swap that beats it.
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