Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion
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
Lotion with waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Roll-On Lotion is made of, ingredients and materials
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 is a lotion-based sunscreen with unspecified waterproofing agents. The product does not list fluorinated compounds in its ingredient declarations, meaning no PFAS of that type are recorded. Sunscreens in lotion form carry typical hazards common to topical cosmetics, potential for fragrance allergens, preservative sensitivity, and heavy metal contamination in colorants, though these are regulated by the FDA at the category level.
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
Sunscreen lotions commonly contain fragrance blends. Sun Bum Original is fragmented; specific fragrance components are not itemized on the label, so individual sensitization risk cannot be assessed without patch testing.
Preservative contact sensitization
Lotion sunscreens require preservatives to prevent microbial growth. Common preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol) are skin sensitizers in a small subset of users; Sun Bum Original does not disclose its preservative system on available labels.
UV filter photodegradation and irritant byproducts
Over time and with heat exposure, organic UV filters in sunscreen lotions can degrade into reactive compounds that increase irritation or allergic contact dermatitis risk. Storage conditions directly affect this hazard.
Waterproofing agent identity and leachability
Sun Bum Original lists waterproofing without naming the specific agent (e.g., silicones, waxes, or polymers). Without ingredient disclosure, dermal penetration and bioaccumulation potential cannot be independently assessed.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
FDA regulates colorants in cosmetics, including sunscreens. No recalls or test reports linking Sun Bum Original to lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination are on record.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sun Bum is a long-established US sunscreen brand with no major product recalls or safety controversies on public record. The brand has not published a specific PFAS policy or sustainability disclosure statement; ingredient transparency is limited to label compliance. No certifications from third parties (reef-safe, clean beauty coalitions, etc.) are prominently claimed, though some Sun Bum products carry reef-safe labeling.
How it compares in its category
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 is a mid-tier consumer sunscreen without premium certifications or transparency claims. Competitors vary widely, some brands disclose waterproofing chemistries and PFAS testing, others do not. The lotion format is standard and carries no inherent advantage or disadvantage over spray or cream formulations in terms of chemical hazard class.
If you buy it
Apply as directed on the label (typically every 2 hours, or after water exposure). Store in a cool place away from direct heat to preserve preservative efficacy and prevent ingredient separation. Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops. Check the expiration date before purchase, as oxidation of UV filters over time reduces efficacy and can increase irritant breakdown products.
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 SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion?
- 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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