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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen & Deodorant
Sunscreen & Deodorant·Forah

Forah Sunscreen

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
While plastic-free, the use of titanium zinc oxide can be irritating for sensitive skin, and it is expensive. Limited transparency on sourcing.
PFR Caution

Cute yellow metal tube, easy application, but uses titanium zinc oxide which can cause irritation.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
4
Packaging
3
Transparency
4
Durability
5

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Last updated: April 8, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

While plastic-free, the use of titanium zinc oxide can be irritating for sensitive skin, and it is expensive. Limited transparency on sourcing.

Why We Recommend This Product

Forah's Forah Sunscreen is made from Metal tube packaging, titanium zinc oxide as active ingredient.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Forah Forah Sunscreen

Health Risk

Titanium zinc oxide can cause irritation to sensitive skin or the eyes, nose and throat.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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