Homegrown sun protection made for mile-high living—easy to swipe on, hard to sweat off, and totally trail-ready.
Leaf People
TiZO mineral sunscreens come in neutral, light, and clear tints, blending skincare benefits with sun protection. Formulated with acne-fighting and radiance-boosting ingredients, the lotion provides a clean, skin-friendly option for daily defense.
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Colorado Bath & Body
Crafted in Manitou and Colorado Springs, this tallow-based sun stick blends zinc oxide and carrot root for clean, water-resistant coverage that lasts all day. The nourishing formula comes in a twist-up stick—perfect for touchups on the go.
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Bee Och Organics
These mineral sunscreen sticks are built on just seven natural ingredients, including zinc oxide, organic pumpkin seed oil, and non-GMO vitamin E, and are refillable. Safe, simple, and nourishing protection for you, your kids, and the Earth.
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Rocky Mountain Sunscreen
Inspired by bluebird winter days, this Lafayette-based brand was born on the slopes— where high-altitude sunburns pack a powerful punch. The result is a lightweight, sweat-resistant formula designed to endure Colorado’s active lifestyle, from powder days to backcountry tours. It’s quality protection that’s as tough as the terrain.
rmsunscreen.com
Osmosis Beauty
The Evergreen company that made national headlines in 2014 with its drinkable sunscreen, Harmonized H20, now offers the Sun Defense Elixir, a non-toxic, reef-safe formula designed to help the body counteract UV exposure from within—without blocking the benefits of Vitamin D. Whether it truly works is up for debate, but skeptical reviewers in the comments seem to approve.
osmosisbeauty.com
Björn’s Colorado Honey
Take the protective power of the hive on your next hike with this Boulder-based brand blending royal jelly, a protein worker bees feed to their offspring, into a 30 SPF mineral sunscreen packed with peptides, aloe, cucumber, and jojoba.
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