Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30
Low concern; mineral powder is inherently lower-risk, but the brand discloses nothing.
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in this powder sunscreen have no known PFAS issues. Powder formats pose lower PFAS risk than liquids or water-resistant treatments.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral powder (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is a powder formulation based on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, both inorganic UV-blocking minerals that sit on the skin surface rather than absorbing into it. These minerals are among the most heavily studied UV actives and carry a long history of use in mineral cosmetics and sunscreens. Powder delivery means no liquid carriers, solvents, or emulsifiers that might introduce other chemical concerns. The anhydrous format also reduces need for preservatives that can generate formaldehyde or 1,4-dioxane.
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.
Lead
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide can carry trace heavy metals depending on ore source and refining. The brand does not publish third-party heavy-metal assay data; no recalls for this product on record, but absence of testing disclosure is a gap.
Source, ATSDR ↗Inhalation risk from powder particulates
Loose powder sunscreens pose inhalation risk if applied by shaking or blowing. Titanium dioxide in particular has been studied for respiratory concerns at high occupational exposure; consumer-use risk is lower but real with direct inhalation during application.
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
Product description names titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as actives; no talc is listed. The brand does not claim talc-free status, so contamination from suppliers is not ruled out, but no reports exist for this specific product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Anhydrous powder formulation minimizes need for aqueous preservatives; no preservative list is disclosed, so potential for releasers cannot be entirely ruled out, but risk is lower than liquid sunscreens.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
No fragrance or scent is indicated in product name or typical mineral sunscreen formulations; allergen risk is likely minimal unless hidden fragrance is present, which is not on record.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand maintains no public commitment statement on PFAS, heavy metals testing, or third-party certification (e.g., no EWG Verified, NSF, or Clean Beauty Association badge noted). The brand has not faced major safety recalls or widespread contamination reports for mineral sunscreen products. The brand does not publish ingredient sourcing or manufacturing purity data on their website, leaving questions about supplier vetting and trace heavy-metal screening unanswered.
How it compares in its category
Mineral powder sunscreens occupy a lower-risk zone compared to chemical sunscreen lotions (which may contain oxybenzone, avobenzone, or other absorbers with endocrine-activity concerns). Powder formulations avoid liquid preservative systems and are less likely to leach into skin. However, many competing mineral sunscreen powders from brands like Colorescience, Bare Minerals, and Sun Bum offer third-party testing or dermatologist backing; The brand's lack of public transparency is a relative weakness in this category.
If you buy it
Apply as directed on packaging; reapply after sweating or water exposure since powder can rub off. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are stable minerals but the container integrity matters. Do not inhale powder; use in well-ventilated areas or apply with a brush rather than direct shake application to avoid respiratory exposure. Patch-test on a small area first if you have sensitive skin, as some individuals react to zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, though this is uncommon.
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
- has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30?
- 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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