Sun Bum Original Face and Body Stick SPF 40
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Sun Bum Original has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
wax stick with waterproofing agent (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Sun Bum Original Face Body Stick SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
Sun Bum Original Face and Body Stick is a wax-based sunscreen formulation in solid stick form, designed for waterproofing and portability. The active sunscreen agents are not disclosed in public specifications reviewed; typical face/body sticks use a blend of mineral (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) and/or organic UV filters suspended in wax, silicone, and emollients. The unspecified waterproofing agent is the main unknown component; waterproof sunscreen sticks commonly rely on volatile silicones or film-forming polymers rather than fluorinated compounds, based on industry practice.
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.
Fragrance allergens and essential oils
Sun Bum Original formulations are marketed with 'sunscreen scent' descriptors; full fragrance ingredient disclosure is not standard for sunscreen in the US. Fragrance mixtures commonly include potential allergens (limonene, linalool, cinnamate derivatives) that can cause contact dermatitis or phototoxic reactions, especially in sun-exposed application.
Organic UV filter photostability and accumulation
If the product contains organic (chemical) UV absorbers rather than mineral filters, some agents (e.g., oxybenzone, avobenzone) break down under UV exposure and may accumulate in skin or blood with repeated application; Sun Bum does not publicly disclose active filter types, making assessment of this risk speculative.
Unspecified waterproofing agent leachables
The waterproofing agent is not named; volatile silicones, polyethylene glycols, or film-forming polymers are typical in wax sticks but can migrate into water or skin at variable rates depending on formulation. No extraction or migration testing data for this product is on public record.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
No talc contamination reports or talc use have been documented for Sun Bum Original products. However, some wax-stick sunscreens include talc or talc-free mineral powders (kaolin, mica) for texture; the brand does not provide a full mineral list, so presence cannot be ruled out.
1,4-dioxane in emulsifiers or preservatives
1,4-dioxane is a common trace contaminant in cosmetics with ethoxylated surfactants; no specific testing or disclosure from Sun Bum is on record. The solid wax stick format may reduce need for preservatives, lowering likelihood compared to liquid sunscreens, but cannot be confirmed without ingredient transparency.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sun Bum is a consumer sun-care brand without publicly available third-party certifications (e.g., EWG, NSF) or detailed ingredient transparency statements on record. The brand has not made a public PFAS commitment or disclosure statement. No major recalls, safety violations, or contamination reports specific to this product line have been documented in FDA or regulatory databases as of available information. Limited independent testing or safety audit data is available for this brand compared to larger dermatological sunscreen manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Wax-stick sunscreens are a minority format; most sun protection is liquid spray, lotion, or solid mineral cake. Stick formats reduce spill risk and are convenient for faces and sensitive areas, but offer less transparency into full formulation than labeled liquids. Compared to certified mineral-only or reef-safe sunscreen brands, Sun Bum Original does not carry third-party environmental or clean-ingredient certifications. Compared to mass-market stick sunscreens, it occupies a mid-market position with moderate transparency.
If you buy it
Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct heat; wax formulations can degrade, separate, or soften if exposed to high temperatures. Apply generously and reapply every 2 hours, or immediately after water exposure despite the waterproof claim. Do not apply to eyes or broken skin; discontinue use if irritation or rash develops. Replace once the stick shows significant hardening, discoloration, or rancid odor, typically within 1-2 years of opening.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Sun Bum Original has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Sun Bum Original Face and Body Stick SPF 40?
- 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
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