Raw Elements · Sunscreen
Raw Elements Mike Field Face & Body SPF 30 Tin
Lower-concern choice, mineral sunscreen with credible PFAS-free positioning and third-party backing.
Raw Elements' face & body SPF 30 is a mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) positioned as PFAS-free and MADE SAFE certified, reducing the likelihood of forever chemicals. The tin packaging and mineral formulation are consistent with lower PFAS risk.
Brand says: “Raw Elements markets products as PFAS-free and reef-safe; brand emphasizes mineral, non-nano formulations”
Material
mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide); tin container
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
Independently verified PFAS-free by a third party.
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 Mike Field SPF 30 uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as active UV filters, the two mineral blockers approved by the FDA and generally considered the safest broad-spectrum options. These sit on skin rather than absorbing into it, which reduces systemic exposure risk compared to chemical sunscreens. The tin container avoids plastic leaching concerns and is fully recyclable, though tin itself carries no known contamination risk in food-contact or cosmetic use at this scale.
The brand's record and disclosure
Raw Elements is privately held and explicitly markets itself as PFAS-free, with third-party verification through EWG certification on this product line. The brand has published ingredient transparency and maintains consistent positioning around clean formulations without chemical UV filters, synthetic fragrances, or nano-particle zinc oxide. No recalls or regulatory warnings on record for this product or the brand's sunscreen range.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens like this occupy the lower-risk end of the sunscreen spectrum because zinc oxide and titanium dioxide do not bioaccumulate and carry minimal systemic toxicity data. Most mass-market sunscreens rely on chemical filters (oxybenzone, avobenzone) that penetrate skin and show up in bloodstream studies; Raw Elements avoids this entirely. The trade-off is texture (mineral sunscreens tend to be thicker and whiter) and cost, both present here but acceptable for the safety profile gained.
If you buy it
Store tin in cool, dry conditions away from direct heat to avoid any accelerated oxidation of the metal interior. Reapply every two hours during sun exposure or after water contact, as with all sunscreens. Check the expiration date before purchase; mineral sunscreens degrade slowly but will lose efficacy after 2-3 years. The tin is completely recyclable once empty; no special disposal needed.
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.”
Heavy metals in mineral pigments/colorants
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide themselves are the active ingredients and are not contaminants; no cadmium, lead, or arsenic issues documented in Raw Elements formulations or mineral sunscreen category broadly.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Raw Elements markets this product as fragrance-free or naturally scented only. Full ingredient list is published; no reports of allergic reactions or hidden fragrance components specific to this product.
Preservative contamination (1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde releasers)
Mineral sunscreens often use minimal chemical preservatives to avoid skin irritation, but this product's exact preservative system is not detailed in public materials. No contamination reports on record, but formulation details are not independently lab-verified in accessible third-party testing.
Tin container leaching or oxidation
Tin is inert in cosmetic formulations and FDA-compliant for food contact; no leaching risk to the sunscreen product itself. Interior lining or epoxy coatings are not disclosed but are standard safe practice in food-grade tins.
Nanoparticle inhalation risk (if powder form)
Product is marketed as a paste or lotion, not a powder spray. Solid tin form eliminates inhalation exposure; even if zinc oxide particles are present, they are in wet matrix, not aerosolized.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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