Disclosed is a sunscreen composition that includes a sunscreen active composition, a volatile, oil phase solvent, and a rheology-modifying ethylene copolymer. The sunscreen composition is in the form of a thixotropic gel. The sunscreen composition may be dispersed to the skin using an aerosol- or non-aerosol-based spray apparatus. The sunscreen composition is provided to prevent ultraviolet radiation from causing damage to skin. Methods for preparing a sunscreen composition are also disclosed.
