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Food and Drug Administration, which regulates sunscreens, consider “safe and effective.”

Only mineral sunscreens made with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are allowed, which are the only two ingredients that the U.S. In addition to the state ban on products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, certain counties, including Maui and Hawaii, took the extra step in 2022 to ban any sunscreen that isn’t mineral-based (unless you have a prescription from a licensed medical professional).

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On the other hand, physical sunscreens (which are more commonly known as mineral sunscreens), work by creating a physical barrier on the skin that shields it from the sun’s rays. We believe it’s important to look at the totality of a formula, including packaging and supply chain, when determining its value to people and the planet.Oxybenzone and octinoxate are active ingredients in chemical sunscreens, which use chemicals to absorb rays, then convert the rays into heat that gets released from the body. As a result, our products as a whole support a healthier environment by leveraging responsible farming practices and minimizing the use of toxic pesticides that can pollute our land and waterways.

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Since sunscreen filters are not plant-based and can never be organic, you can be assured that even including the sunscreen filters, 70% or more of COOLA’s full formulas (excluding water) are made of certified organic ingredients. NSF, QAI, etc.), the definition does not exclude mineral actives, making our base formulas up to 99% certified organic. COPA states that 70%+ or more of every formula be made of certified organic ingredients. These are the strictest standards in the nation for organic personal care. Pesticide and agricultural runoff is one of the most significant sources of contamination of our waterways and oceans.* Our commitment to using certified organic ingredients stems from our core belief in improving the health and safety of our environment.ĬOOLA abides by the California Organic Products Act (COPA) standards. We also aim to use the smallest amount of non-mineral filters possible by optimizing their performance with our proprietary plant-derived technology.ĬOOLA, the California Organic Products Act (COPA), and the Environment At COOLA, we take the FDA’s safety regulations seriously and adhere to their strict regulatory guidelines that are designed to ensure non-mineral filters are photostable and don’t break down. Chemical sunscreens are often desired because they offer a much more transparent finish, a lighter feel, and a wider variety of applications on the skin. Non-mineral (also known as chemical) filters are FDA-approved ingredients such as Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, and Avobenzone, that absorb UV rays, convert them into heat, and release them. We combine these filters with genre-defying technology that allows our formulas to rub on sheer and feel lightweight, all while delivering powerful broad spectrum coverage, even for sensitive skin. At COOLA, our mineral collection uses coated Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide filters. Mineral sunscreens create a physical barrier on the skin that blocks UV rays by reflecting them away from the skin. There are two kinds of sunscreen filters – mineral and non-mineral – and they work in different ways to keep you safe. With the goal of preventing skin cancer, we believe the most effective sunscreen is the one you’ll love wearing everyday, which is why we are committed to creating products that feel great on skin.

Mineral SunscreenĪt COOLA, we offer consumers a wide range of feel-good mineral and non-mineral sunscreen options. We also have a collection of 100% mineral formulas that meet the evolving requirements of certain islands. These chemicals can negatively impact corals and other marine life.Īt COOLA, we never use Oxybenzone or Octinoxate in our formulas, ensuring that every COOLA product you pick up meets the requirements of the 2021 Hawaii Act (Act 104).

The Hawaii Reef Compliant Act 104, in effect as of January 1, 2021, prohibits the sale of sunscreens containing the chemicals Oxybenzone and Octinoxate in Hawaii. Reef safety is an evolving topic and at COOLA, we’re determined to stay on top of it, continuing to offer you the best products that also take care of the reefs located where we love to swim and surf. We believe not only in protecting our consumers from the dangers of the sun, but also in improving the health and safety of our communities, waterways and habitats – reefs included. 70% or more of every COOLA formula is comprised of certified organic ingredients.

At COOLA, our mission is to create suncare that’s as healthy as it is wearable.

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