WE DO ZINC BETTER
Our mission is to redefine natural, multifunctional sun and beauty care with integrity and innovation.
THE FAVOURITES
WHAT's SO good about
ZINC?
Zinc has been used for centuries to heal and protect the skin. Today it's popularity in modern sunscreens has exploded due to it's safety for both the skin and the environment as well as it's unparalleled ability to physically block UVA/UVB rays.
But did you know that zinc oxide is also widely used in healing applications such as in acne and baby rash formulas? Well friends, that's what makes zinc such a fabulous all-rounder and a skin saver for so many people.
THE HONESTY FILES
There's an abundance of greenwashing & bluewashing in the beauty and skincare industry and we do not subscribe to any of it. Instead, we practice radical transparency. Here we shine a light on some of the less talked about topics and explain our approach to them.
BEYOND 'REEF SAFE'
The term ‘reef safe’ has become a popular phrase in the sunscreen industry, as concerns about the harmful effects of certain sunscreen ingredients...
UNPACKING 'SUSTAINABLE' PACKAGING
The term "sustainable" can be seen everywhere, often thrown around as a marketing buzzword. In business, sustainability...
SMALL BUSINESS, BIG HEART
In a world of big branding and mass-produced products, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of small businesses and the impact they have on our...
PROTECTING OUR NATURAL BEAUTY
Our commitment to protect our natural beauty does not stop at the face. It extends to our Mother Earth and all people living within.
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Perfect amount of glow to the cheeks and lips while giving me sun protection.
Beautiful colour (rose) and just the right consistency - not too heavy and not too light.
FAQ
Yes, all of our products are Reef Safe. We believe we go beyond the simplistic catchphrase of 'reef safe' by encompassing all elements of our products, from materials and packaging to the transparency of our communication surrounding ingredients we use. Read more about our approach to 'reef safe' in our Honesty Files Blog "Beyond Reef Safe".
No. Our products are all 100% Palm Oil Free. We are currently undergoing assessment to become an officially certified Palm Oil Free brand.
We do everything within our power to help preserve the vital rainforests and Orangutan habitat that is often destroyed in palm oil production. There are plenty of alternatives to palm oil, and while they may be harder to source and more expensive, we stick to our values and invest in these.
Our SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen is TGA listed. The Aust L number is 420371.
Our tinted zinc sticks are not TGA registered. They are classified as secondary or cosmetic sunscreens and have a primary function of tinting the skin, with a secondary function of providing SPF. Our Tinted Zinc products have been thoroughly tested to the Australian Sunscreen Standard AZ/NZS 2604:2021 as all TGA listed sunscreens are. The difference is that they are not made in a TGA registered manufacturing facility. They are made with love by us in our own small lab.
The TGA recommends that every sunscreen product is reapplied every 2 hours minimum, and especially after sports, swimming or towel drying regardless of the water resistant claim.
Zinc forms a physical barrier that sits on top of the skin, and as such it can de disturbed by touching, wiping, changing clothes or towelling. That is why it is important to keep re-applying if you are exposed to the sun throughout the day.
No zinc or sunscreen is completely water resistant and will need to be reapplied throughout the day if you are exposed to the sun. However, our zinc formulas are made with either plant-based candelilla wax or beeswax, which create a natural & effective water resistance.
Our Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is water resistant for 2 hours. Our tinted lip zinc & face zinc balms are water resistant by nature, as they are thick and contain naturally water repellant ingredients.
Zinc oxide sits on top of the skin providing physical barrier protection. This means that the barrier can be disturbed by touching, towelling or any other contact.
We recommend you reapply all SPF products every two hours if you are in the sun, to ensure that you are always covered.
Shipping
Yes, we ship all over the world. We also offer free shipping above a specific order value unique to your region, please check the rates in our shipping policy here.
Please note that International orders take between 2 and 3 weeks to arrive, sometimes longer depending on in-country processing.
It depends on where you are located. Orders within Australia usually take 5-7 business days to arrive. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-16 business days, sometimes longer.
Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email. For more information, please see our shipping policy here.