Sky and Sol Sunscreen Lead Test Results

All mineral sunscreens naturally contain trace amounts of heavy metals, including lead. This is because zinc oxide, the primary UV-blocking ingredient, is mined from the earth where small amounts of lead can be present in mineral deposits.

However, the zinc oxide we use is of the highest pharmaceutical and cosmetic grade, rigorously purified to contain significantly lower lead levels than the majority of mineral sunscreens on the market.

To ensure your safety, we test our zinc oxide to meet and exceed international purity standards. For context, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows up to 10 parts per million (ppm) of lead in cosmetic products. Our independent lab tests confirm that our zinc oxide contains lead levels far below this limit—providing you with one of the safest choices available.

Additionally, it’s important to know that trace amounts of lead in mineral sunscreens do not readily penetrate healthy, intact skin. Scientific studies show that inorganic lead compounds have minimal dermal absorption, which greatly limits any potential exposure.

In short, by choosing our sunscreen, you’re choosing one of the cleanest, safest mineral sun protection options—carefully formulated with your health and peace of mind in mind.

Here are the sky and sol sunscreen lead test results:

Lead Test

Heavy Metal Report