Sun Bum Review, Is Sun Bum Non-Toxic?
Sun Bum averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Sun Bum products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Sun Bum grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Sun Bum have PFAS, by category
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- Lotion base (water, oils, emulsifiers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Sunscreen lotions often contain fragrance blends to mask odor; Sun Bum Original's…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil/water emulsion lotion base with waterproofing actives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers. Sun Bum Original contains fragrance (listed in INCI). Fragrance…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- wax stick with waterproofing agent (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and essential oils. Sun Bum Original formulations are marketed with 'sunscreen scent'…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Lotion with waterproofing agents (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Sunscreen lotions commonly contain fragrance blends. Sun Bum Original is fragmented…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant aerosol sunscreen with silicone and mineral UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation risk from aerosol spray. Aerosolized silicone and mineral particles from spray format carry low…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Sun Bum SPF 50 Face includes fragrance in the formula. Individual sensitivity varies…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Spray sunscreen with water-resistant film-forming agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation risk from spray aerosol delivery. Spray sunscreens inherently aerosolize active ingredients and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Sun Bum sells
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- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
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- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Sun Bum and PFAS, common questions
- Does Sun Bum have PFAS?
- Sun Bum averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Sun Bum products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Sun Bum non-toxic?
- Sun Bum Original SPF Sunscreen Lotion is the highest-graded Sun Bum product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Sun Bum products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Sun Bum products we have scored are Sun Bum Original SPF Sunscreen Lotion, Sun Bum Original SPF Lotion Sunscreen, Sun Bum Original Face and Body Stick SPF 40. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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