7 Best Sunscreens for Working Out in 2025, According to Dermatologists

Leave it to the GOAT surfer to develop the GOAT exercise SPF. This mineral sunscreen—developed by former pro surfer Kelly Slater—dispenses thick, but absorbs into skin quickly, offering intense protection. I recently used this on a ten-mile run, which I took during Dr. Vasile’s ill-advised midday, peak sun exposure at noon. It never let up.

Waterproof for 80 minutes and sweatproof for 40, it never ran into my (quite sweaty) eyes. I’ve used it before hopping in the pool as well, and it delivers on that 80-minute promise. Not surprising, as Dr. Vasile says, this water-resistant SPF is formulated specifically for active guys. But it’s also so much more. Peak Performance is fragrance-free, so it’s safe for sensitive skin. While it is a mineral sunscreen, it barely leaves a cast.

If you don’t overuse (dispense no more than a dime-sized amount) and take a few extra seconds to rub it into skin, there is virtually no residue. It’s also the most eco-friendly option on this list. Packaged in 100 percent recycled plastic, and formulated without any common sunscreen ingredients known to harm coral reefs, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate. It’s the best mineral sunscreen, best sunscreen for surfing and watersports, and, by far, the best SPF for the environment.

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