Raw Elements Face + Body Lotion SPF 30 3 oz Recyclable Tin (2 Pack)
Low-medium concern. Mineral lotion and tin packaging are minimal-risk, but no brand commitment.
Mineral actives don't inherently contain PFAS, and recyclable tin avoids fluorinated plastic coatings. The brand makes no public PFAS disclosure, so ingredient transparency is unclear.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), lotion base, recyclable tin container
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Raw Elements Face + Body Tin (2 Pack) is made of, ingredients and materials
Raw Elements uses zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as UV active ingredients, both inert mineral compounds that sit on skin rather than absorbing into it. The lotion base typically contains water, oils, and emulsifiers; mineral sunscreens avoid oxybenzone, avobenzone, and other organic UV filters linked to hormone disruption concerns. The recyclable tin container eliminates BPA and phthalate exposure pathways present in plastic packaging, though tin liners may contain trace epoxy coatings.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticle concern
Mineral sunscreen actives are often micronized or nanoized for cosmetic elegance; inhalation risk is minimal in lotion form, but skin penetration of ultra-fine particles remains an area of ongoing research with no consensus harm threshold established.
Tin container epoxy liner residue
Metal food-contact cans typically use epoxy or oleoresinous liners that can leach bisphenol compounds or small amounts of heavy metals under acidic conditions; lotion is not acidic, making leaching unlikely, but Raw Elements does not confirm liner composition.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance and fragrance allergens
Raw Elements markets primarily unscented or lightly scented formulations; no documented fragrance-linked sensitivities specific to this brand, but full fragrance ingredient disclosure is not publicly available.
Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are distinct from talc and talc-adjacent minerals; no evidence this product contains asbestos-contaminated talc or silica, but Raw Elements provides no explicit talc-free certification.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No documented use of DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, or other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in Raw Elements formulations, though full preservative disclosure is absent from public labels.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Raw Elements markets itself as a natural/clean brand and does not publish full ingredient transparency or third-party certifications (EWG verification, NSF, etc.). The company has not issued public PFAS commitments or testing data despite tin packaging's potential for fluorinated liner residues. No major safety recalls or substantiated controversies are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens occupy the lower-risk end of the UV protection spectrum, avoiding synthetic organic filters entirely. Compared to chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone) and spray formulations (inhalation risk), this lotion format with zinc/titanium presents lower concern for inhalation exposure. Tin packaging is preferable to plastic tubes or bottles for reducing persistent chemical leaching, though it offers no advantage over glass or paper alternatives.
If you buy it
Apply generously (quarter-sized amount per face, full palm per body area) and reapply every two hours or after swimming; mineral filters do not degrade easily with UV exposure. Store in a cool, dry place; the tin protects contents from light degradation but should not be heated deliberately. Watch for any skin irritation in the first week, particularly if you have sensitive or reactive skin, as zinc oxide can occasionally cause mild whitening or dryness.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Raw Elements has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Raw Elements Face + Body Lotion SPF 30 3 oz Recyclable Tin (2 Pack)?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
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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
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