3rd Rock Essentials: Zinc Oxide Sunscreen, Silver Gel and Skin Balms

Which 3rd Rock Essentials best sellers should you try first?

The brand's best sellers mix sun care, first aid, skin balms and supplements on a single page. One visit shows how wide the range runs, from SPF 35 lotion to liquid formulas in glass bottles. Browse the Top Sellers at 3rd Rock Essentials.

The 3rd Rock Sunblock Sunscreen Lotion - Unscented - Zinc Oxide SPF 35 gives broad-spectrum SPF 35 protection from 23.5% zinc oxide, with no added scent. Packed in a glass 2 oz. spray bottle, the Silver Infusion 150 PPM Chelated Silver Oxide Supplement - 2 oz. Spray keeps at room temperature.

Four food-grade ingredients make up the Nutrasporin - 3oz JAR - All Natural First Aid Ointment 100ppm Silver Gel, a petroleum-free ointment in a 3 oz. glass jar.

For dry skin and lips, chafing and diaper rash, the Nutroleum Non-Petroleum Skin Balm - Water Resistant 3 oz. works as a water-resistant alternative to petroleum jelly. Liver Guard holds 30 servings of 2 mL per bottle in what its listing calls a “100% vegan formulation.”

Our picks for a first order follow the shop's own split between sun and skin. Pair the sunscreen with one of the two skin jars, then add a supplement only if it already fits your routine. With an SPF 35 lotion and two petroleum-free skin jars among them, the five best sellers suit a family that wants sun care and first aid from one shop. Shop the best sellers at 3rd Rock Essentials and use code TROVEMONT at checkout.

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What does 3rd Rock Essentials make for sun, skin and everyday wellness?

The home page sums up the brand as “Natural Chemical Free Skincare + Personal Care” and describes “All-natural, food-grade products made with patented formulas you can trust.” Its collections run from sun care and first aid to personal care and supplements. A Buy With Prime shelf gathers 10 products you can order with Buy with Prime.

All told, the shop lists 24 products, and you can browse them all at 3rd Rock Essentials.

Who started 3rd Rock Essentials, and why?

The About page introduces Guerry (pronounced “Gary”) Grune as a surfer who has ridden Hawaii, Australia, Costa Rica and Japan. It names three turning points. In 1992, doctors found melanoma on his longtime surfing partner, who was only 22. On a 1993 trip to Australia, he found that Australians relied on their own sunscreens made with titanium dioxide rather than American brands.

The third came in 2001. According to the page, research from the Institute of Toxicology in Zurich called methoxycinnamate, oxybenzone and benzophenone endocrine disruptors. He began development that year, aiming for full UVA and UVB protection without those agents in a product that would also be good for the skin. The page adds that he still surfs around the world between his 3rd Rock duties.

The name was a family affair. Stephanie, then 13, had heard Earth called the “third rock from the sun” at school and told him, “3rd Rock Sunblock... Hey, Daddy, it rhymes!” Today the company trades as 3rd Rock Sunblock, Inc. d/b/a 3rd Rock Essentials, at 784 S. Villier Court in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to its contact information page.

That mission carries through the range. The All Products page says “3rd Rock products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and paraben-free,” and the home page promise reads “Free from synthetic chemicals, parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrances.”

How do 3rd Rock's zinc oxide sunscreens compare, and how do you apply them?

The FAQ page explains the texture: the sunblock is “70% organic kosher vegetable glycerin-based,” which allows for atmospheric water absorption. You need far less than a conventional sunscreen, so apply it without lathering. According to the FAQ, the infant formula uses the same ingredients as the adult one. The Sunscreen collection page shows 5 lotions, and its three full-size SPF 35 lotions carry a “Sale” tag.

The home page describes the line as “Non-toxic, reef-safe mineral sunscreen powered by zinc oxide. Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection for the whole family.” With an SPF 35 infant formula beside the unscented and aromatherapeutic adult lotions, the line suits a family that wants one mineral sunscreen for every age.

Prices as of Oct. 29, 2026: the full-size lotions list at $24.95, crossed-out $29.95, their 3-packs at $64.95 and the aromatherapeutic Two 3-Packs at $119.80. The Mini Sunscreen 1.7 oz. SIZE! - 3rd Rock Sunblock Sunscreen Lotion - Aromatherapeutic - Zinc Oxide 35 SPF lists at $16.95 for a smaller first bottle.

• 3rd Rock Sunblock Sunscreen Lotion - Aromatherapeutic - Zinc Oxide 35 SPF — from $24.95 (crossed-out $29.95): rosemary and frankincense essential oils in a zinc oxide base.
• 3rd Rock Sunblock For Infants - All Natural Infant Sunscreen - Zinc Oxide SPF 35 — from $24.95 (crossed-out $29.95): 23.5% zinc oxide, formulated for babies' sensitive skin.

Which first aid gels and petroleum-free balms does 3rd Rock make?

On the home page, Nutrasporin is billed as “The Neosporin Alternative,” an “All-natural, antibiotic-free first aid ointment with 100ppm chelated silver gel.” The Neosporin Alternatives collection shows 4 products. The Nutrasporin listings describe the ointments for burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises and irritated skin, while the Nutroleum balms are described for dry skin, lips and diaper rash.

Diaper care has its own RASHBlock shelf too. Both RASHBlock ointments use a patented silver oxide compound at 75 ppm and are described as free from petroleum, oils and synthetic ingredients. With two 75 ppm diaper ointments and an itch cream described for insect bites, poison oak and poison ivy, the shelf suits a parent who packs a diaper bag or a camping kit.

Prices as of Oct. 29, 2026, for a 1-pack; each of the five also comes as a 3-pack. To start smaller, the Nutrasporin - All Natural First Aid Ointment 100ppm Silver Gel lists from $16.95.

• Nutrasporin All Natural First Aid Ointment - Silver Gel 3 oz Jar — from $45.95: three components, including chelated silver oxide at 100 ppm, in a petroleum-free base.
• Nutroleum Petroleum Jelly Alternative - Water Soluble 3 oz. — from $15.95: oil-free and water-soluble, so it rinses off with water.
• RASHBlock Diaper 75ppm Silver Diaper Care Ointment - Water Soluble 3 oz — from $29.95: water-soluble gel with kosher organic vegetable glycerin.
• RASHBlock Diaper - 75ppm Silver Gel Water Resistant 3oz — from $29.95: water-resistant and petroleum-free, made from food-grade ingredients.
• ITCHBlock All Natural Itch Relief Cream — from $15.95: a 30-gram (1 oz) glass jar with a patented chelated zinc oxide complex.

What personal care and night-time skincare does 3rd Rock offer?

The Personal Care collection page gathers 7 products of everyday care. The deodorant is free from talc, parabens, fragrance and alcohol. The breath spray skips alcohol, artificial flavors and synthetic preservatives, and its listing calls it safe for all ages. With no aluminum in the deodorant and no alcohol in either spray, the pair is made for a buyer who wants simple daily odor care.

Night Serum Pro brings “Tension Release Technology” to a night serum with sodium hyaluronate, arrowroot, bakuchiol and lactobacillus ferment, and the arnica gel is applied to the back of the neck or the problem area. Its listing describes the gel as water-resistant and petroleum-free, combining Intelligent Threads' energy infusion with 3rd Rock's clean ingredient formulation.

Prices as of Oct. 29, 2026:

• ODORBlock Breath Freshener Spray — from $12.95: about 2 fluid ounces (60 ml), alcohol-free, with spearmint oil.
• ODORBlock Body Deodorant — from $16.95: aluminum-free spray in a 2 oz (59 mL) pump bottle.
• Night Serum Pro — $204.95: 1.7 fluid ounces of hyaluronic acid night serum with bakuchiol.
• Tension Release Gel with Arnica — $145.95: a 3 oz glass jar, made in the U.S.A.

Which liquid supplements does 3rd Rock Essentials sell?

The Proactive Supplements collection shows 6 products. The home page calls Silver Excelsior its “highest-potency chelated silver oxide serum.” The listing for the 16 fl oz bottle describes it as ready to use and stable at room temperature, with no refrigeration needed.

According to its listing, the vitamin D3 and K2 blend comes in a glass dropper bottle with about 600 drops, and HI-Z provides zinc as chelated zinc citrate in liquid form. Since all four supplements below come as liquids, they suit buyers who prefer liquids to pills.

Prices as of Oct. 29, 2026:

• Silver Infusion, 150 PPM Chelated Silver Oxide Complex Supplement– 16 fl oz — from $69.95: a 16 fl oz (473 mL) glass bottle with Kosher USP Grade vegetable glycerine.
• Silver Excelsior Serum - 4000 PPM Silver Oxide Immne Support Supplement — from $119.95: a vegan concentrate with a shelf life of more than one year.
• HI-Z — Chelated Zinc Citrate - Liquid Zinc (1 fl oz) — from $28.95: zinc as chelated zinc citrate in a 1 fl oz liquid.
• Vitamin D3 + K2 - Liquid Supplement, 1 fl oz — from $28.95: a 1 fl oz (30 mL) glass dropper bottle with vitamin K2 as MK-7.

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How fast does 3rd Rock Essentials ship, and when is it free?

The shipping policy lists UPS, USPS and USPS Priority as carriers, and the team takes requests for other shipping options at info@3rdrocksunblock.com. The FAQ adds that the shop ships worldwide and answers country-specific shipping questions at the same address.

Checkout at 3rdrockessentials.com takes payment options including American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay and Visa, and the FAQ page adds Buy with Prime. The team lists its address in Virginia Beach, Virginia, answers calls at (757) 486-2088, Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm ET, and takes messages through the form on its Contact Us page.

What happens if a 3rd Rock product isn't right for you?

The Returns / Refunds page asks you to send the unused portion and your note to 784 S. Villier Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452. It also suggests a trackable service or shipping insurance so your package arrives.

To return a Buy with Prime order, open the order confirmation email, choose View Order and then Return on the order details page. Print the label from the return confirmation email and drop the package off at the location the label lists. You can also request a label at info@3rdrocksunblock.com, and the shop can resend a lost confirmation email. The FAQ page confirms refunds go to your original payment method.

Where should you start your first 3rd Rock Essentials order?

Here is one way to build a first order from three 1-pack pieces.

At $24.95, $15.95 and $16.95, the three pieces come to $57.85. If a discount brings that total under the free-shipping mark, shipping applies again, so add one more item. Shop the full range at 3rd Rock Essentials and use code TROVEMONT at checkout.

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Good to know: the FAQ page says the brand holds Leaping Bunny certification and PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies certification, and that it uses exclusively micronized, non-nano zinc oxide.