UV filters are the main ingredients in sunscreens Data shows that a number of these filters clearly have a negative impact on the marine ecosystems.
The UV filters contained in the new DEFENCE SUN sunscreens are the result of rigorous selection based on skin compatibility and high respect for marine biodiversity. As a result, our formulations are:
- free from OXYBENZONE and OCTOCRYLENE, these UV filters having shown to possibly trigger skin reactions
- free from OCTINOXATE*, this filter being effective against UVB radiation, yet not very compatible with the marine ecosystem
- free from NANO FILTERS, since nano-sized mineral filters - titanium dioxide, zinc oxide - cause bioaccumulation, with harmful effects on the marine ecosystem
*Excluding the following DEFENCE Sunscreens: Stick SPF 50+, Spray (can) SPF 50+, Spray (can) SPF 30, Baby & Kid Spray (can) SPF 50+
TOGETHER TO BETTER FUTURE OF OUR PLANET
SUN FILTERS
UV filters: how many and in what concentration
- 3 filters in the sunscreens for the body; 4 filters in the sunscreens for the face
- Filters are used in an optimised concentration thanks to our SPF BOOSTER technology, which involves using a polymer that broadens the filtering efficacy - allows to reduce the percentage of filters used while providing the same SPF.
- Filters are used in an optimised concentration thanks to our SPF BOOSTER technology, which involves using a polymer that broadens the filtering efficacy - allows to reduce the percentage of filters used while providing the same SPF.
SUNSCREEN FORMULATIONS
The DEFENCE SUN sunscreen formulations are:
TESTED TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM
Eco-toxicological test conducted by a prestigious third-party research institute specialising in ecotoxicology studies on 3 species representative of marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea and belonging to different functional trophic levels (phytoplankton, zooplankton).
Results have shown the absence of toxicity for the aquatic environment in the DEFENCE SUN products.
TESTED TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM
Eco-toxicological test conducted by a prestigious third-party research institute specialising in ecotoxicology studies on 3 species representative of marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea and belonging to different functional trophic levels (phytoplankton, zooplankton).
Results have shown the absence of toxicity for the aquatic environment in the DEFENCE SUN products.
TESTED TO BE RESISTANT TO BEING WASHED OFF
The results show a reduced release into the aquatic environment for the DEFENCE SUN products*
*In vitro evaluation of wash-off resistance results: up to 80%.
In addition, DEFENCE SUN sunscreens do not contain EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), a chelating ingredient that persists in the environment when released into it.
The results show a reduced release into the aquatic environment for the DEFENCE SUN products*
*In vitro evaluation of wash-off resistance results: up to 80%.
In addition, DEFENCE SUN sunscreens do not contain EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), a chelating ingredient that persists in the environment when released into it.
PACKAGING
Our new packaging is designed to ensure maximum quality, safety, handiness and optimal preservation of the product and is produced by minimising the use of resources and materials.
Our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our packaging has also meant to use recycled and recyclable packaging:
- Bottles in 100% recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
- Cans in 100% recycled aluminium
- Tubes made with 40% recycled materials
- Outer boxes with no plastification and made in in FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paperboard, FSC being an international organisation that certifies paper is sourced from forests managed responsibly, that is, according to rigorous environmental, social and economic standards.
In addition, DEFENCE Sunscreens use innovative packaging technology that help to reduce unused product and its release into the environment:
- the Bag-on-Valve technology for our spray cans, which includes the use of an eco-friendly, inert propellant
- Tamper-free packaging, thus with reduced possibility of product spilled/released into the environment
- "No waste" packaging design, aiming at reducing unused product in the bottle to lower than 2%
Our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our packaging has also meant to use recycled and recyclable packaging:
- Bottles in 100% recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
- Cans in 100% recycled aluminium
- Tubes made with 40% recycled materials
- Outer boxes with no plastification and made in in FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paperboard, FSC being an international organisation that certifies paper is sourced from forests managed responsibly, that is, according to rigorous environmental, social and economic standards.
In addition, DEFENCE Sunscreens use innovative packaging technology that help to reduce unused product and its release into the environment:
- the Bag-on-Valve technology for our spray cans, which includes the use of an eco-friendly, inert propellant
- Tamper-free packaging, thus with reduced possibility of product spilled/released into the environment
- "No waste" packaging design, aiming at reducing unused product in the bottle to lower than 2%
What is the BOV technology used in spray cans?
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Using recycled and recyclable packaging for our DEFENCE SUN products means
we significantly reduce their environmental impact*