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Sunscreen
Sunscreen·Raw Elements

SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Tin

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Non-nano zinc oxide (23%) as the only active ingredient. No oxybenzone, no octinoxate. Biodegradable formula. Tin packaging (no plastic). Raw Elements is a leader in reef-safe mineral sunscreen.
PFR Approved

SPF 30 mineral sunscreen in tin packaging. Non-nano zinc oxide only active ingredient. No oxybenzone, no octinoxate. Biodegradable. Tin packaging.

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
10
Packaging
10
Transparency
10
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional chemical sunscreens contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, and other UV filters that are absorbed through the skin and detected in blood, urine, and breast milk. Mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are not absorbed through the skin.

Why We Recommend This Product

Raw Elements' mineral sunscreen is packaged in a tin — no plastic packaging. Non-nano zinc oxide as the only active ingredient. Biodegradable formula. One of the most sustainable and safest sunscreen options available.

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