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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen & Deodorant
Mainstream Brand
Sunscreen & Deodorant·Sunscreen

Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Generic product, likely chemical filters and plastic packaging. Stick format is convenient.
PFR Caution

Lightweight, water-resistant, effective UV protection.

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
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

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

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Generic product, likely chemical filters and plastic packaging. Stick format is convenient.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Sunscreen's Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ is made from Likely chemical UV filters, plastic stick packaging.

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.

Contains:PP/HDPE (common for sticks)
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Sunscreen Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+

Health Risk

Potential concerns with chemical UV filters. Plastic packaging contributes to environmental pollution.

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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