Question 1

Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical?

Accepted Answer

Suzuki et al. (2005) reviewed thirty-five studies that have raised concerns about the potential adverse health effects caused by chemical UV filters.   FDA Position: The FDA sunscreen safety review, published 24/09/2021, has confirmed Zinc Oxide to be the only broad-spectrum UV Filter considered safe and effective, whilst the 12 UV Filters below have been identified as potentially toxic and/or carcinogenic:      These chemical also tend to be irritating to sensitive skin, which is why all of our products are hypoallergenic and perfect for delicate skin, even for kids and babies! Ultimately, at VeganicSKN we believe in 100% Organic, 100% Vegan mineral sunscreens, with no harsh chemicals, fragrances or chemical irritants.

Question 2

Are your sunscreens water resistant?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our sunscreens are tested to 40 minutes water resistant as per TGA and FDA standards – but remember to always reapply when you’re done swimming or toweling off.

Question 3

How often should I reapply sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours when outside, or after swimming, toweling off or sweating intensely as per TGA and FDA recommendations. This is to make sure you haven’t wiped or washed any of the product away, and are still 100% protected against the harsh sun.

Question 4

What SPF are your sunscreens?

Accepted Answer

We offer SPF30, SPF40 and SPF50 Sunscreens all in-vivo tested and compliant with TGA / FDA / EU regulations. Every batch we produce is SPF tested to ensure your customers are properly protected.

Question 5

Are your sunscreens certified vegan?

Accepted Answer

VeganicSKN has attained 100% Vegan Certification with Vegecert (Certified Companies - Vegecert), and all product testing is cruelty-free. No animals or animal products are involved in our product, the testing or the manufacturing processes.   Various standard sunscreen formulations contain non-vegan ingredients, according to the Vegan Society (2017) the most common ingredients to watch out for are: Beeswax is used as an emollient in skincare products. Chitin  commonly derived from the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insects and even arachnids. Collagen is a major structural protein found in animal connective tissue. It usually comes from cows, pigs or fish. Elastin is another protein. It is found in animal artery walls, intestines, lungs and skin. Lanolin is the animal fat extracted from sheep’s wool. Stearin or Stearic Acid is derived from the fat of cows, sheep or pigs. It is often a by-product of animal agriculture.

Question 6

What is the shelf life of your sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

VeganicSKN sunscreen has been tested to have a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture following TGA and FDA standards.

Question 7

Is zinc oxide sunscreen good for my skin?

Accepted Answer

Definitely! Zinc is a miracle mineral, present in every cell of the body. It helps with DNA synthesis and skin regeneration. In fact, most diaper rash creams are around 40% zinc oxide – so zinc is a soothing, healing product when applied topically. It’s also a phenomenal barrier to the harsh UVA, UVB and blue light rays that we are exposed to daily (Frydrych et al., 2004).

Question 8

What are the ingredients in your sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

All of our ingredients are 100% vegan and 100% organic, for a more in-depth outline on our ingredients and their benefits please check out our ingredients page.  In summary, the base ingredients in all our 25% non-nano zinc oxide (w/w) formulations are:   Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Purified Aqua, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, High Purity Alumina, Candelilla Wax, Iron Oxide  Additionally, the following ingredients can be added to the base formulation (at up to a 2% change):   Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Chamomile Extract (Bisabolol), Green Tea Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Oat Kernel Flour, Calendula Extract, Hinokitiol (β-Thujaplicin) – patent pending, Citronella Oil, Hamamelis Virginia (Witch Hazel) Extract, Soya Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Hemp Seed Oil

Question 9

Are your products tinted?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our sunscreen leaves no visible white cast and are available in an off-white, light and, medium tint.  Please watch the video below to view our different tints or click here to order one of our sample packs.

Question 10

Is zinc oxide vegan?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Here at VeganicSKN we use 100% uncoated natural non-nano zinc oxide. Not only is it vegan, but it is cruelty free, reef safe, hypoallergenic and gluten free.

Question 11

What is your MOQ?

Accepted Answer

Due to advances in our production process we can now offer an MOQ of 1,000 units or 110KG equivalent. This is an industry leading MOQ for Natural Sunscreen!

Question 12

Do you offer cruelty free sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! VeganicSKN has attained 100% Vegan Certification with Vegecert (Certified Companies - Vegecert), and all product testing is cruelty-free. No animals or animal products are involved in our product, the testing or the manufacturing processes.

Question 13

Is VeganicSKN an Australian sunscreen company?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We are 100% Australia made, and our headquarters are located in Brisbane, Australia.

Question 14

What is the consistency of your sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Our sunscreens are fairly thick, but soak into the skin well and are similar in consistency to Banana Boat Simply Protect and Sun Bum’s SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen. We also have products with added ingredients to help fight acne, and are non-comedogenic (say goodbye to the dreaded sunscreen breakouts).

Question 15

Do you offer reef safe private label sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our sunscreens are 100% organic (audited 100% Organic by PHARMCHEM Technical Services to NSF/ANSI 305-2016) and biodegradable. Several countries such Hawaii and Thailand  only allow the use of sunscreens with Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide Actives due to the effects of some chemical UV filters on marine life.

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