No, our sunscreen spray is air-powered, and not a traditional aerosol. The spray uses bag-on-valve (BOV) technology, where there is a sealed bag inside the canister that separates the product from the compressed air, keeping the product pure. Unlike traditional aerosol, BOV does not use propellant gases like butane or propane in the canister. BOVs are known to be safer for your health, and environmentally friendlier than traditional aerosols.
Mineral sunscreens do tend to leave somewhat of a white cast. Our SPF50 Spray is designed to go on as sheer as possible and is made with a lightweight formula, however if you are looking for an even more sheer application, we recommend our SPF30 Spray.
Yes all of our sunscreens are fragrance free. If you can, it is best to avoid fragrances in sunscreen as they can irritate the skin and cause breakouts with sun exposure.
Our sunscreens are compliant with Hawaii’s and other regional regulations on coral reef and marine environment. They do not contain the chemical ingredients banned in those areas like Oxybenzone or Octinoxate. However, “Reef-Safe” is an unregulated statement. While our products technically “qualify”, you can learn more on here about why we have decided to no longer make this statement.
Yes, all of our sunscreens are formulated with non-nano mineral filters. While the United States does not currently have a specific regulatory definition for nanomaterials in cosmetics, we apply internationally recognized standards and guidance, including European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and the European Commission Recommendation 2022/C 229/01.
