Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 1/30/2025
In this Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I find a fantastically performing, and environmentally responsible sunscreen lotion. Thanks again for the sample Lisa!
The Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen formulation using the active ingredient of Zinc Oxide at 23.5%.
The Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield sunscreen lotion reduced 98.60% of UVA, 96.29% UVB, and 98.47% of total UVI. Very high results for a hippie sunscreen!

Live Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (23.5%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride1, Coco-Caprylate1, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate1, Glycerin1, Polyhydroxystearic Acid1, Methyl Dihydroabietate1, Magnesium Sulfate1, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer1, Diheptyl Succinate1, Galactoarabinan1, Glyceryl Caprylate1, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate1, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol1, Fridericia Chica (Arrabidaea Chica) Extract2, Ethyl Macadamiate1, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate1, Lippia Alba Oil2, Hamelia Patens Extract2, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid1, Natural fragrance (of orange, grapefruit, lemon, anise, guaiacwood, cedarwood, peppermint, davana, patchouli, vetiver oils)
1Plant/Mineral derived; 2Supports Farmland Restoration, 3Certified Organic
Manufacturers Website: www.thrivecare.co
Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Powered by non-nano zinc oxide for UVA/UVB protection, safe for skin and the planet.
- Absorbs quickly with no heavy white residue or greasy feel.
- Water-resistant through pine rosin instead of synthetics.
- Infused with antioxidant-rich super-plants: Juanilama, Fierrillo, and Corallilo.
- Reef-safe, plant- and mineral-based, cruelty-free, GMO-free, and vegan.
- Packaged in a recyclable, recycled plastic tube.
- Viscosity is medium-low.
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion distributed very nicely. I was impressed with the even distribution.

Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion 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 | 67.92 | 68.62 | |
UVA | 45890.5 | 642 | 98.60% |
UVB | 2474.5 | 91.75 | 96.29% |
UVI | 27.06 | 0.42 | 98.47% |
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Testing notes:
I was honestly very surprised at the performance of this sunscreen formula. When I saw that the company catered to being more environmentally conscious – using recycled plastic for its packaging and pine rosin for its water resistance, I was very skeptical. I feel as though most companies that try to do this use the environmentally conscious bit to distract from a formula which is weak in UV protection. Thankfully, this was not the case with this product.
Recommended.
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