Does Sunbum sunscreen have PFAS?
Sunbum sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Sunbum sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Sunbum sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 5 of the 5 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.
Sunbum sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- 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
- 1,4-dioxane as a preservative byproduct, 1,4-dioxane can occur as a byproduct in cosmetics containing…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Sunbum 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. Sunbum averages 75.
See every Sunbum product we grade on the Sunbum brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.