Is Sunbum PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Sunbum averages F (53/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sunbum C or better, safest first
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Sun Bum Original SPF Sunscreen Lotion
Lotion base (water, oils, emulsifiers)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical sunscreen lotion without obvious fluorochemical need.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Lower PFAS concern as mineral sunscreen, but brand offers no transparency on formulation or PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
Lower-concern choice; mineral sunscreens avoid PFAS-prone waterproofing chemistries.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sun Bum Mineral Road Tripper Kit
mineral-based sunscreen active ingredients (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in typical cosmetic base
Lower concern, mineral sunscreens rarely require PFAS, but Sun Bum doesn't disclose formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Sun Bum Original SPF Lotion Sunscreen
Oil/water emulsion lotion base with waterproofing actives
Waterproof sunscreen carries moderate PFAS risk; Sun Bum has not disclosed ingredient sourcing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Spray sunscreen with water-resistant film-forming agents
Moderate concern: water-resistant sunscreen sprays commonly use PFAS-based hydrophobic coatings; Sun Bum makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion 70 SPF
organic sunscreen lotion (waterproof formulation)
Skip until brand clarifies waterproof additive composition, sunscreens flagged for PFAS in independent testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Daily 50 Face Gel
water-resistant gel base with UV filters
Waterproof sunscreen gels carry moderate PFAS risk; Sunbum makes no public disclosure, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →