Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
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
Spray sunscreen with water-resistant film-forming agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 is a spray-applied sunscreen using water-resistant film-forming agents (likely silicones or acrylates) to adhere to skin and resist water immersion. The active UV filters are not fluorinated compounds; the formulation relies on standard organic or mineral blockers (exact filters not disclosed in public labeling reviewed). Spray delivery means inhalation risk is the primary physical hazard, separate from dermal absorption of actives.
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.
Inhalation risk from spray aerosol delivery
Spray sunscreens inherently aerosolize active ingredients and propellants. The FDA has noted concerns about lung deposition of UV filters and talc-like particulates in some spray formulations, though long-term epidemiological evidence is limited. Ventilation during application reduces but does not eliminate exposure.
Fragrance allergen content
Sun Bum Original products typically contain fragrance; specific allergen compounds (limonene, linalool, etc.) are not individually disclosed on consumer labeling. Sensitive skin or fragrance-sensitized individuals may experience contact reactions; product labeling does not list fragrance components.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
UV filter photostability and degradation
No recalls or documented dermatological incidents specific to Sun Bum Original UV-filter breakdown have been reported. Standard spray sunscreens degrade over time when exposed to heat and light; efficacy loss rather than toxin formation is the primary concern.
Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
Sun Bum Original does not list talc in publicly available ingredient disclosures. Mineral-based or powder-finish spray sunscreens carry higher talc risk; this product's formulation is not identified as talc-containing, but ingredient opacity limits certainty.
Endocrine disruptors
Active ingredients are not itemized in widely accessible product labeling. If the formulation includes octinoxate or homosalate (common organic UV filters), emerging research suggests potential endocrine activity at high dermal doses, though FDA considers approved filters acceptable for their intended use. Specific filter identity for this product is not confirmed from public sources.
Source, NIEHS ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sun Bum has no major recalls or safety controversies in the sunscreen category on record. The brand does not publish ingredient transparency statements or third-party certifications (e.g., EWG verification, NSF, reef-safe claims) in widely available sources. Product labeling follows FDA Over-the-Counter Drug monograph compliance; no PFAS-related disclosure or commitment from the brand has been identified.
How it compares in its category
Spray sunscreens as a category carry a known inhalation concern absent in lotions or sticks; regulatory bodies (FDA, Health Canada) have flagged this but allow sale with warning labels. Sun Bum Original is a mass-market aerosol product typical of this delivery method. Alternatives in the spray category carry the same inhalation profile; lotion or stick formats eliminate that exposure route entirely.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated area or outdoors to minimize inhalant exposure; avoid spraying directly into the face or mouth. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or heavy sweating per label. Store below 120F to prevent aerosol propellant degradation. Check expiration date; UV-filter potency is only guaranteed through the marked expiry. Do not use on infants under six months; this is a category-wide restriction, not brand-specific.
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 Spray?
- 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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