Sunbum Review, Is Sunbum Non-Toxic?
Sunbum averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Sunbum products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Sunbum 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 Sunbum have PFAS, by category
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- mineral-based sunscreen active ingredients (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in typical cosmetic base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Parabens. Sun Bum does not disclose preservative system publicly for this product. Standard cosmetic…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 contains fragrance, which is not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion is typically lightly fragranced or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant gel base with UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sunbum Daily 50 Face Gel contains fragrance; specific allergen…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- organic sunscreen lotion (waterproof formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Sunbum sells
- 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
- 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.
Sunbum and PFAS, common questions
- Does Sunbum have PFAS?
- Sunbum averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Sunbum products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Sunbum non-toxic?
- Sun Bum Mineral Road Tripper Kit is the highest-graded Sunbum 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 Sunbum products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Sunbum products we have scored are Sun Bum Mineral Road Tripper Kit, Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion, Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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