Does Sun Bum sunscreen have PFAS?
Sun Bum sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Sun Bum sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 46 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Sun Bum sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Sun Bum sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- 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.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Sun Bum average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Sun Bum averages 75.
See every Sun Bum product we grade on the Sun Bum brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.