PFAS score
Sunbum · Sunscreen
Sun Bum Original SPF Lotion Sunscreen
Waterproof sunscreen carries moderate PFAS risk; Sun Bum has not disclosed ingredient sourcing.
Sun Bum Original SPF is a waterproof lotion sunscreen. Waterproofing in cosmetics commonly uses PFAS-based water-repellent coatings, though non-PFAS alternatives exist. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS absence or ingredient sourcing, and no independent lab testing of this product has been published in the public domain.
The safe swap
Goddess Garden
Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz
100/100 safety
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Material
Oil/water emulsion lotion base with waterproofing actives
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 55% 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.
Safer alternatives in Sunscreen
Goddess Garden
Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 6 oz
mineral-based UV filters, plant-derived waxes
Lower-concern mineral sunscreen with credible PFAS-exclusion certification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Raw Elements
Eco Formula SPF 30 Sunscreen
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreen with third-party verification and no known fluorochemical history.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Raw Elements
Face & Body Sunscreen Tin SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), tin packaging
Lower-concern choice; mineral sunscreen + explicit PFAS-free positioning + third-party certs reduce risk.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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