SPF30 sunscreen

Are you conscious of what is in your sunscreen? Us too. 

With 80,000 Kiwis being diagnosed yearly with skin cancer, you need to protect your kids from the sun’s harmful rays this summer without compromising their health.

Our award-winning natural SPF30 mineral sunscreen is your clean sunscreen choice this summer.

And whilst understanding the realities of daily lives, we also have launched our new limited edition with Bioglitter®, levelling up the mundane chore of slathering on sunscreen this summer. 

Our Bioglitter SPF30 Sunscreen is designed to make applying sunscreen to your little ones much easier and WAY more fun – and don’t worry, your children won’t look like a glitter bomb; it is a very subtle luminescent addition with pink, green and blue reflecting in the sun. See it in action here. 

Bioglitter® is a biodegradable plant-based glitter that is ethically and sustainably created and degrades naturally in fresh water. Bioglitter does not contain plastic or aluminium and is safe for skin use.

Why you’ll love our sunscreen:

• Baby-safe: suitable for all ages 3m+.

• Eczema-friendly: gentle on the most sensitive skin, including eczema-prone.

• Non-greasy feel: smooth, lightweight and sits comfortably on the skin, which makes it great for both face and body.

• Reef-friendly: no chemical UV filters, making it a better option to safeguard aquatic life and their habitats.

• A little goes a long way: no water, preservatives or filler ingredients. Every ingredient chosen has a purpose! 

• Pleasant aroma: sunscreen doesn’t have to smell bad! Infused with a hint of lavender, this sunscreen smells like summer and is pleasant to the nose.

• No nanoparticles: the jury is still out on the safety of nano materials in sunscreen filters, so we have left them out. Better to be safe, than sorry!

• Eco-conscious packaging: 75g in a recyclable 100% sugarcane tube, making it easy to apply and convenient for summer adventures while lessening one's carbon footprint. Why sugarcane?

Locally made here in Aotearoa with love.

What is the difference between a chemical and mineral sunscreen?

Rather than being absorbed into the skin like a traditional chemical-based sunscreen, the mineral UV filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in this case – read more about ingredients here) sit on top of the skin and deflect and/or block harmful UV rays in a similar fashion to protective clothing. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are widely considered to be the gentlest and safest sun care products.

"Mineral sunscreens are like a healthy, home-cooked meal, while chemical sunscreens are like the fast food of sunscreens" – Lauren Ploch, MD, a USA board-certified dermatologist.

How is this different from your previous sunscreen, "Sun-Barrier Cream"? 

Firstly, and most importantly, the new formula has undergone rigorous SPF testing in line with the new AS/NZS 2604:2021 standards and has been formulated in conjunction with cosmetic chemists. With a nod to our original formula, it contains most of the original ingredients with the same nostalgic aroma. We have added extra ingredients to: 

• super-charge the SPF

• keep the UV filters that protect your skin evenly distributed throughout the formulation, as well as specialised machinery to disperse the actives

• enhance the skin feel

In addition to the formulation change, we have now made your summer adventures far more convenient by packaging it all up in a tube made from 100% sugarcane.

Fancy a sunscreen applicator for less mess? The Solar Buddies sunscreen applicator dispenses our sunscreen well in temperatures over 15 degrees.

For best practice, while having fun in the sun, remember the saying "SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP". Along with applying SPF-rated sunscreen, this includes wearing a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing and seeking shade where possible to avoid direct exposure to UV rays. Special care needs to be taken with babies in the sun, and cover with clothing as much as possible. 

Our sunscreen is tested against and meets AS/NZS 2604:2021 standards. Test results available below. 

Hot summer tip: Set the alarm on your phone so you reapply sunscreen regularly. 

Awards:
2024 Silver – OHbaby! Awards for Best New Product
2024 Silver – OHbaby! Awards for Best Children's Sunscreen
2024 Finalist – Clean + Conscious Awards

APPLICATION

Apply liberally onto dry skin 20 minutes before sun exposure to protect against UV rays. Reapply every two hours and after swimming, sweating or towelling.

INGREDIENTS

Original version: Zinc Oxide, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco Caprylate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Titanium Dioxide, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Silica, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Jojoba Esters, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid. *certified organic

Bioglitter® version: Zinc Oxide, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco Caprylate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Titanium Dioxide, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Silica, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Jojoba Esters, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Rayon, Glycerin, Water, Shellac, Urea, Mica, CI77891, Tin Oxide. *certified organic **components of Bioglitter®

For further explanation on specific ingredients, click here. 

PRECAUTIONS

External use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on damaged or diseased skin. A patch test before use is recommended. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Store below 25°C and out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes.

DOCUMENTATION

As The ‘Nude’ Alchemist, we pride ourselves on transparency, and where sunscreen is concerned in Australasia, it is essential to know what you are putting on your family’s skin will do the job.

The following results are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2604:2021.

Click here for SPF lab results.
Click here for broad-spectrum lab results.