Cross-Reference Analysis

Palm Oil in Sunscreen

Which sunscreen products contain Palm Oil, and what are the risks?

Hazard Score

3/10

Products Found

About Palm Oil

An edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palms. Palm oil itself has low toxicity and is a versatile cosmetic ingredient. The primary concern is environmental: palm oil production drives massive deforestation, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss.

Full ingredient analysis

FDA: Approved for cosmetic and food use. No restrictions.

Low Concern

Sunscreen Products Containing Palm Oil

0 products found in our database.

No sunscreen products in our database currently contain Palm Oil as a flagged ingredient. This ingredient is still commonly found in products from other categories.

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Clean Alternatives

Instead of Palm Oil, look for sunscreen products made with:

shea butter

cocoa butter

coconut oil

babassu oil

sunflower oil

What Numbrrrz Uses Instead

Numbrrrz is palm oil-free. Our lip balms use organic coconut oil and organic jojoba oil as their primary plant oils, avoiding the complex palm derivative supply chain entirely.

Palm Oil in Other Categories

Lip Balm Lipstick Face Moisturizer

FAQ

Why is Palm Oil used in sunscreen products?

Extremely versatile and inexpensive. Used as an emollient, emulsifier base, and surfactant precursor. Appears in an estimated 70% of cosmetic products in some derivative form.

How many sunscreen products contain Palm Oil?

In our database, 0 sunscreen products contain Palm Oil as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.

Is Palm Oil more dangerous in sunscreen than other products?

Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Sunscreen products are applied to the skin, where ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. No significant health concern. Environmental impact is the primary issue.

What is a safe alternative to sunscreen with Palm Oil?

Look for sunscreen products that use shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil instead of Palm Oil. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.

Numbrrrz — the power of four clean ingredients

Palm Oil-Free Sunscreen Exists.

Numbrrrz lip balm is made with only four organic, food-grade ingredients. No Palm Oil. No compromise.