Reef-safe mineral sunscreen (non-nano zinc oxide) in a fully recyclable aluminum tin — no plastic tube and no chemical UV filters. A 95% organic, biodegradable formula that's water-resistant for 80 minutes.
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Plastic in the product and its packagingPlastic-free
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral formula in a recyclable aluminum tin (plastic-free packaging).
Microplastic shedding and leachingDoesn't shed
No microbeads or synthetic polymers, and nothing sheds in use or washing.
End of life: persistence and recoveryRecovers well
Recyclable, repairable, or genuinely recovered; low persistence.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concernNo concerns
No phthalates, bisphenols, or PFAS.
Transparency and disclosureFully disclosed
How fully the brand discloses what is in the product and how it is packaged.
Scored on our consumables method (consumables-v1, 2026-07-06). How we rank →
Non-nano zinc oxide mineral formula in a recyclable aluminum tin (plastic-free packaging).
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About Raw Elements
Raw Elements is a reef-safe sunscreen brand built around non-nano zinc oxide formulas and plastic-free packaging.
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