SPF40 Natural Sunscreen
SPF40 Natural Sunscreen
100% natural, SPF protection with NZ's most minimal ingredients - adventure-ready sunscreen for the whole family.
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Description
Stay protected longer and adventure further with our powerful yet gentle natural SPF 40 sunscreen. Made with minimal carefully selected, all-natural ingredients, this broad-spectrum sunscreen shields against both UVA and UVB rays using zinc oxide - the safest and most effective mineral sunscreen available.
Formulated for the wild and the everyday, it creates a physical barrier that not only prevents sunburn and windburn, but also deeply nourishes the skin. Safe for babies, sensitive skin, and anyone avoiding synthetic chemicals, it’s water-free for extra staying power and longer shelf life - making it your perfect companion for every season.
It spreads effortlessly, goes on completely clear, and leaves no greasy residue - just soft, protected skin. Housed in eco-friendly glass jars or aluminium tins, a little goes a long way. A large jar is often all a family needs for an entire summer of sunny adventures.
Compliant with AS/NZS 2604:2021 and ISO 24443 standards, this sunscreen is adventure-tested and family-approved.
Wherever the day takes you - from mountaintops to beaches - you’re covered, naturally.
Want to take it everywhere? Grab one of our empty refill tins to stash in your car, nappy bag, preschool bag, or hiking pack.
** Please note, some imagery still shows our previous SPF50+ recipe, we are in the process of updating this. The jar you receive will be an SPF40 recipe.
Ingredients
Jojoba Oil, Zinc Oxide, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic NZ BeeswaxSPF 40: Jojoba oil, zinc oxide, organic virgin coconut oil, organic unrefined NZ beeswax, glyceryl isostearate (<1%), polyhydroxy stearic acid (<1%)
SPF 50+: Jojoba Oil, Zinc Oxide, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic NZ Beeswax
Directions for use
Make sure to test patch on skin first. If any irritation occurs, discontinue use. Bee products and coconut oil would be the most likely culprits so we'd recommend further allergy testing around these.
The Cancer Society recommendation with any sunscreen is to re-apply every two hours, and after getting out of water due to rub-off.
Becuase zinc oxide forms a physical barrier, not a chemical one, it theoretically works as soon as applied. However legally our label must tell you to wait 20 minutes before going into the sun.
Staying in the shade is the most effective method of sun protection for people of all ages.
Packaging & Delivery
Wrapped in compostable & recyclable newsprint & reused cardboard to protect during shipping.
Stockists
- Piko Wholefoods (Christchurch)
- Gather + You (Rangiora)
- Conning Food Market (Nelson)
- The Sleep Store
- Earth Mamas NZ
- OYF Northlands
Further Info
If you get the sunscreen on your clothing, we recommend using a plain cleaning soap such as our Solid Castile Soap to patch wash.
If you are looking for the sunscreen that used to be called "Regular Sunscreen", we no longer manufacture this one, but the former 'Kawakawa Sunscreen' (now called 'Kawakawa Outdoor Balm') is the same recipe, with the addition of Kawakawa. This makes it skin-healing and mildly insect repelling at the same time. It also uses a more affordable zinc, which can make it a better option for everyday use in the garden, or for sending to preschool.
Sunscreen that keeps you adventuring longer
Safe for skin and planet, our sunscreen is sure to be loved by your whole whānau ❤️
Very happy with how the sunscreen feels and applies. Being 50+ should be doing it's job also. Feels like it is a good barrier on my lips also.
Was very nervous to try as have had melanoma and burn easily, Have only used once and was very pleased, certainly haven’t used enough to give a full review on how well it protects from sun, I did find it hard to know if I had enough on but it didn’t leave me white or greasy so so far a happy customer
I’ve tried a few and this one smells the nicest by far. Easier to apply if it’s warmed in your hands first due to the coconut oil but a little does go a long way. Great coverage and I love the high SPF factor, essential for my job working outside all day. It does leave me feeling a bit greasy but I’d rather that than the stinky sticky feel I got with other brands. Best so far overall!
Absolutely loving this sunscreen! It is not greasy on my toddlers skin and has a faint lovely smell of jojoba, no overpowering fragrances at all :) the delivery was super quick too so thank you!
We’ve tried so many different sunblock brands, and my girls have reacted to every single one with full-body allergies, lots of itching, and some pretty intense rashes. A friend who travelled to Fiji needed a reef-friendly sunblock and suggested we try Back Into the Wild. I’m so glad we did!
So far, we haven’t had a single reaction, and I’m feeling really hopeful it stays that way. Living rurally and with the kids attending a sun-drenched kindy, my energetic kids are outside a lot, it’s such a relief to finally have a sunblock that actually works for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of the sunscreens would you recommend for my baby?
However, our Kawakawa Outdoor Balm uses thicker zinc which can be gentler on the skin. Especially if your baby rubs their eyes with the sunscreen on their hands and such. Generally an SPF of 18x as long as normal is more than enough for even paler babies, due to re-application time, and the fact that they should be kept in shade where possible.
It is however a personal decision, and depends on whether you yourself prefer the higher SPF sunscreen.
If you or your child have eczema, then we would recommend the Kawakawa Outdoor Balm if you don't need the extra SPF, as this is 'skin healing' at the same time as being sun protecting.
The SPF40 uses a much more expensive zinc and has undergone more expensive SPF testing, thus the Kawakawa Outdoor Balm is also the more cost efficient option if this is important for you.
Our whānau personally uses the Kawakawa Outdoor Balm at home around the garden, and the SPF40 when tramping at high elevations or near water where a stronger SPF is preferred.
Is your sunscreen reef-safe?
Does your sunscreen use nano or non-nano zinc?
The SPF50+ did previously state nano, as we were still trying to get a direct answer from the zinc supplier as to whether the zinc fell into nano or non-nano categories.
It is in fact non-nano, but the SPF40 & SPF50+ use a newer zinc, which is how it can go on clear, rather than leaving a white tint.
How long does the sunscreen last?
The sunscreen will be at its best texture-wise the season it is purchased in, hence why we recommend using in the season you purchase.
I do often have customers contact me to let me know they are still using jars they purchased off me 3-4 seasons ago with full protection!
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