Most sunscreens are designed to do the bare minimum: block UV rays for a short time, look inexpensive on the shelf, and sell fast. SUNMUD was built differently, from the ground up, with your skin and the planet in mind.
The Problem With Chemical Sunscreens
Common ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, and avobenzone are designed to absorb UV rays, but they come with side effects:
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Hormone disruption: Research shows oxybenzone can mimic hormones in the body, creating long-term health concerns.
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Skin irritation & sensitivity: These filters can trigger breakouts, rashes, and worsen conditions like rosacea or eczema.
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Premature aging: Chemical sunscreens can break down quickly under the sun, leaving your skin exposed and accelerating wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of elasticity.
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Environmental harm: On top of hurting your skin, these same ingredients bleach coral reefs and disrupt marine life.
Did you know? Oxybenzone, octinoxate, and avobenzone are synthetic compounds derived from chemical reactions, with petroleum being the original source for some of their basic precursor chemicals.
Why SUNMUD Is Better
At SUNMUD, we built our sunscreen differently because your skin deserves better than short-term fixes with long-term damage.
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Mineral protection, not chemicals: We use non-nano zinc oxide, a natural mineral that sits on top of your skin and reflects UV rays, instead of being absorbed into your bloodstream.
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Gentle and effective: Our clay-based formula is soothing and protective, without the stinging or burning that comes with chemical sunscreens.
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No white cast: Unlike old-school mineral sunscreens, SUNMUD blends smoothly across all skin tones thanks to our natural clay tint.
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Eco-conscious: Packaged without plastic, and committed to becoming 100% Plastic Neutral Certified by 2030, because protecting your skin shouldn’t cost the planet.
The Bottom Line
Chemical sunscreens might seem cheap and convenient, but they leave behind a hidden cost: damaged skin and a damaged planet. SUNMUD offers a smarter choice—sunscreen that defends against UV rays, supports skin health over time, and protects the oceans we all love.
Ditch the chemicals. Protect your skin the natural way.
👉 Curious how some brands even get away with calling themselves “reef safe”? Check out our blog Reef Safe Isn’t Always Safe: What the New Lawsuit Means for You and Our Oceans to see why transparency matters.
