Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

Name: Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Brand: Sun Bum

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains oxybenzone and octinoxate both endocrine disruptors that absorb into the bloodstream. Banned in Hawaii. Plastic bottle.

PFR Avoid

Sunscreen lotion SPF 50. Contains oxybenzone and octinoxate. Plastic bottle.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$16See Safer Alternatives in Sunscreen

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Sunscreen is applied directly to skin and absorbs into the bloodstream within 24 hours. Many conventional sunscreens contain oxybenzone and octinoxate — endocrine disruptors.

Synthetic Plastic Content

100%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Sun Bum Original contains oxybenzone and octinoxate both endocrine disruptors that have been detected in human blood and are banned in Hawaii for reef damage. Avoid.