Sun Bum is 100% cruelty free. None of their ingredients or finished products are tested on animals, by anyone, anywhere in the world.
However, Sun Bum is not 100% vegan as a brand because some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.
If you want to learn more about this cruelty free brand, keep on reading.
And if you’d like to discover some of the most popular Sun Bum products, make sure to check out the last section of this post where I’ve listed some of their best-sellers.
Let’s dive right in!
Is Sun Bum cruelty free? Are Sun Bum products tested on animals?
Sun Bum doesn’t test on animals and is 100% cruelty free.
I have confirmed that:
- Sun Bum’s finished products aren’t tested on animals by anyone, anywhere in the world
- The ingredients used in their products are never tested on animals by anyone, anywhere in the world
- Third parties never test Sun Bum products on animals
- Sun Bum is not sold in mainland China, or in any country where animal testing is still required by law
Let’s look at their official animal testing policy:
Does Sun Bum test on animals?
Source: Sun Bum
Sun Bum is cruelty-free. Our products are not tested on animals ever.
Of course, that’s not enough information, so I decided to reach out to this brand to make sure they’re truly cruelty free.
Sun Bum have confirmed that they are truly cruelty free, according to all of the cruelty free requirements above:
We do our R&D on our staff, family, and friends – we do not test our products on animals, and we do not contract for others to perform animal testing on our behalf. We do not currently sell within territories that require animal testing. With that in mind, we also do not pay for certification that states we are cruelty-free.
Source: email communication with Sun Bum
We do not test on animals and nor do our suppliers of our raw materials!
Additionally, Sun Bum is approved by PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program.
Therefore, Sun Bum is 100% cruelty free.
Keep on reading for more information!
Is Sun Bum sold in China?
No, Sun Bum products are NOT sold in physical stores in mainland China.
Why can’t cruelty free brands sell in mainland China?
Animal testing is still happening for products sold in physical stores in mainland China.
Pre-market animal testing is required for all special-use imported products, and non-routine post-market testing on animals may also be done in cases of customer complaints.
However, please keep in mind that this doesn’t apply to products sold in stores at the airports, or in Hong Kong.
Also, products can be sold online and shipped to mainland China without being tested on animals.
Is Sun Bum owned by a parent brand? If yes, is it cruelty free?
Sun Bum is owned by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
S. C. Johnson & Son is an American multinational company that owns a large number of brands, some of which aren’t cruelty free. Their portfolio includes car care, household cleaning and scent products, pest control, personal care and shoe care.
Some of the more popular brands they own are: Windex, Mr. Muscle, Glade, Raid and more.
Is Sun Bum vegan?
Sun Bum is not 100% vegan.
Some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients or by-products, such as beeswax and honey.
We have a long list of vegan products, as well as a full Baby Bum line that is plant-based. The only non-vegan products are those that contain beeswax or honey. You can find the full list of vegan products here: https://www.trustthebum.com/collections/sun-bum?filters=ttb-vegan
Source: email communication with Sun Bum
Best Sun Bum products
Sun Bum is a beauty brand that sells sun protection, hair care and lip care products.
You can find Sun Bum products on Amazon.
You have to try the Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion, a 100% vegan and reef friendly sunscreen that is part of the original Sun Bum line. And… it smells great, no wonder it’s one of their best-sellers!
If you’d like to discover more cruelty free skincare brands, check out my post on the 7 Best Cruelty Free Skin Care Brands in 2021 That Are Also 100% Vegan and Sustainable.
Now it’s your turn!
Have you tried any Sun Bum products? If so, what are your favorites?
Tell us in the comments below!