SunSafe® Case Studies

Inside The Standards | The Sunscreen List™

Independent SunSafe® case studies uncover SPF truths— what is not on the label, reef-safe claims, ingredient safety, and global testing standards for safer sun protection.

Testing Abroad & Global Standards
Sunscreen doesn’t follow one global rulebook—this case study examines how international testing, regulatory partners, and supply chains impact product transparency.

> Little Urchin Case Study

What is SPF (Really?)
SPF numbers aren’t as simple as they seem—this breakdown explains how sunscreen is tested, what SPF actually measures, and where inconsistencies can occur.

> Face Jam Case Study

Microplastics in SPF
What’s not listed matters—this case study uncovers how microplastics can exist in sunscreen formulations and why they raise concerns for both marine life and long-term skin exposure.

> Wot Not