Raw Elements · Sunscreen
Raw Elements Face + Body Lotion SPF 30 3 oz Recyclable Tin (2 Pack)
Lower PFAS concern for the lotion formulation itself; tin packaging is minimal-risk, but no brand PFAS commitment.
Raw Elements Face + Body Lotion uses mineral UV filters (zinc/titanium), which don't inherently contain PFAS, and the recyclable tin avoids water-repellent coating coatings typical of plastic packaging. However, the brand makes no public PFAS disclosure or third-party certification, so full ingredient transparency is unclear.
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mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), lotion base, recyclable tin container
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Raw Elements uses zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as UV active ingredients, both inert mineral compounds that sit on skin rather than absorbing into it. The lotion base typically contains water, oils, and emulsifiers; mineral sunscreens avoid oxybenzone, avobenzone, and other organic UV filters linked to hormone disruption concerns. The recyclable tin container eliminates BPA and phthalate exposure pathways present in plastic packaging, though tin liners may contain trace epoxy coatings.
The brand's record and disclosure
Raw Elements markets itself as a natural/clean brand and does not publish full ingredient transparency or third-party certifications (EWG verification, NSF, etc.). The company has not issued public PFAS commitments or testing data despite tin packaging's potential for fluorinated liner residues. No major safety recalls or substantiated controversies are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens occupy the lower-risk end of the UV protection spectrum, avoiding synthetic organic filters entirely. Compared to chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone) and spray formulations (inhalation risk), this lotion format with zinc/titanium is a safer baseline. Tin packaging is preferable to plastic tubes or bottles for reducing persistent chemical leaching, though it offers no advantage over glass or paper alternatives.
If you buy it
Apply generously (quarter-sized amount per face, full palm per body area) and reapply every two hours or after swimming; mineral filters do not degrade easily with UV exposure. Store in a cool, dry place; the tin protects contents from light degradation but should not be heated deliberately. Watch for any skin irritation in the first week, particularly if you have sensitive or reactive skin, as zinc oxide can occasionally cause mild whitening or dryness.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticle concern
Mineral sunscreen actives are often micronized or nanoized for cosmetic elegance; inhalation risk is minimal in lotion form, but skin penetration of ultra-fine particles remains an area of ongoing research with no consensus harm threshold established.
Fragrance and fragrance allergens
Raw Elements markets primarily unscented or lightly scented formulations; no documented fragrance-linked sensitivities specific to this brand, but full fragrance ingredient disclosure is not publicly available.
Tin container epoxy liner residue
Metal food-contact cans typically use epoxy or oleoresinous liners that can leach bisphenol compounds or small amounts of heavy metals under acidic conditions; lotion is not acidic, making leaching unlikely, but Raw Elements does not confirm liner composition.
Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are distinct from talc and talc-adjacent minerals; no evidence this product contains asbestos-contaminated talc or silica, but Raw Elements provides no explicit talc-free certification.
Formaldehyde releasers or preservative toxins
No documented use of DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, or other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in Raw Elements formulations, though full preservative disclosure is absent from public labels.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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