Don’t Get Burned by the FDA: Try These Cruelty-Free Mineral Sunscreens Today

Even though consumers have safely used cruelty-free sunscreens for decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring tests on animals for most of the sunscreens that are on the market today. Congress has passed a law calling on the FDA to change course and accept non-animal test methods for sunscreens, but we’re still waiting on the FDA to adopt the advanced animal-free approaches offered by experts.

What’s in the FDA’s Requirements?

The FDA is requiring companies to test most UV filters (the active ingredients that prevent sunburn) on animals before allowing them to stay in use as ingredients in sunscreen.

That means that the manufacturers of many popular sunscreens—including those that are currently vegan and cruelty-free—could soon be required to conduct painful, deadly, and scientifically flawed tests on animals.

Please contact the FDA to show support for animal-free science that keeps lifesaving sunscreen products on the market.

Here Are Some Mineral Sunscreens That Will Stay Vegan and Cruelty-Free

No matter what, mineral sunscreens from brands on PETA’s cruelty-free list will remain an animal-friendly choice. Check them out:

100% Pure – Green Tea SPF 30

ATTITUDE – Mineral Sunscreen Line

bliss – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Derma E – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Josie Maran – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Juice Beauty – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Kora Organics – Silky Sun Drops 100% Mineral Sunscreen Serum

Mineral Fusion Cosmetics – Mineral Powder Sunscreen

MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Paula’s Choice – Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 and Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

Trader Joe’s – Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen

Sun Bum – Mineral Sunscreen Line

Supergoop – Mineral Sunscreen Line

The FDA’s Requirement Ignores Science and Hurts Animals, Including Humans

Correspondence between the FDA and sunscreen manufacturers reveals that the agency repeatedly refused to consider non-animal testing approaches and evidence from decades of safe sunscreen use. This starkly contrasts with the agency’s frequent public claims that it supports modern test methods relevant to human health. Instead, the FDA wants companies to:

• Imprison animals in cages for painful tests
• Apply chemicals to their eyes and skin
• Force substances down their throats for months—or even years

No animal exists to be a test subject. These tests are unreliable and don’t predict human reactions. Advanced, human-relevant methods—like cell-based tissue models—provide more accurate safety data without harming animals.

How You Can Help Mice, Rats, and Other Individuals Trapped in Laboratories

Consumers and ethical companies have already proven that cruelty-free products work. Don’t let the FDA force companies to abandon good ethics and science. Sign the letter PETA scientists are sending to the FDA telling the agency to keep lifesaving sunscreen products on the market without requiring painful, deadly tests on animals.