Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 06/20/2022
Ah, babyGanics. A name I hate because it just sounds ridiculous and the previous product I tested from the company was terrible (see here). But me being an unbiased sunscreen tester, soldier on as I test to be pleasantly surprised.
In this review, I test the babyganics 50+ SPF lotion. It is a broad spectrum SPF 50+ which blocks UVA and UVB light. The tube design looks really happy with the sun and flow charts, it’s almost like they’re marketing towards accountants who like the earth.
Let me digress a bit at this point about what I have found about babyganics. They keep changing their product packaging and formulations — It makes for a moving target in terms of knowing exactly what kind of sun protection you are purchasing when buying from this company. On their website I observed they’ve completely delisted all but their mineral-based formulas. I wonder if they realized how poorly their hybrid based formulations performed.
Ok, enough of my little rant.
The babyGanics SPF 50+ lotion is a hybrid sunscreen which incorporates both chemical and physical blockers within its formula – Octisalate 5.0%, Titanium Dioxide 3.0%, and Zinc Oxide 6.0% are listed as active ingredients. The babyGanics sunscreen only reduced UVI by 77.89%, reduced UVA by 78.18%, and reduced UVB intensity by 72.83%. Rather mediocre results for a hybrid sunscreen with such a high SPF rating of 50+.
babyganics SPF 50+ ingredients
Active ingredients: Octisalate 5.0%, Titanium Dioxide 3.0%, and Zinc Oxide 6.0%
Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Jojoba Esters, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Alumina, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol *certified organic ingredient Bug Spray: Soybean Oil 95.25% *, Rosemary Oil 1.5%, Citronella Oil 0.95%, Geranium Oil 0.75%, Cedarwood Oil 0.70%, Peppermint Oil 0.60%, Lemon Grass Oil 0.25% *Certified Organic Ingredient
Manufacturers Website: www.babyganics.com
The babyganics sunscreen characteristics at a glance:
- Broad spectrum SPF 50+
- Organic and inorganic (hybrid) sunscreen classification
- Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection
- Formula is PABA, phthalates, parabens, fragrances, or nano-particles free
- Viscosity is slightly watery
Prepared slide ready for testing
The babyganics SPF 50+ lotion has a watery consistency and when prepared for testing shows very uneven distribution of its active ingredient. Not at all a good sign before testing.
Below are the results from 2 hours of testing in my UV testing station.
Babyganics UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 90 | 91 | |
| UVA | 24427 | 5330 | 78.18% |
| UVB | 1225 | 333 | 72.83% |
| UVI | 14.3 | 3.17 | 77.89% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
If I had to guess, I would surmise that most of the protection you would receive from this lotion would be from the chemical UV blocking active ingredient. It seems the mineral based blockers are present, but distribute themselves so unevenly that you may notice blotchy uneven tanning on sun-exposed skin. I would expect the lotions coverage would mimic the way the prepared slide looks on skin, possibly even worse.
In my opinion, why use it if there are so many other superior products out on the market.
I don’t recommend. Just toss it.
Want to try the babyganics broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion?
Bad performer which provides only 70% protection, you’re better off getting something else.
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