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Zinc oxide sunscreen for the whole family.

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Every Sun Zapper sun cream and zinc stick, made in Australia since 1995. SPF 30 to SPF 50+ for face, body and the whole family.

  • Zinc oxide protection
  • Made in Australia
  • Since 1995
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Find your zinc

Which Sun Zapper is right for you?

Tell us where you’ll be in the sun and we’ll pair a cream for your body with a stick for your face.

Where will you be in the sun?

Your match · Beach and surf

Pure Zinc for your body, plus an Extreme stick for your nose and cheeks: 4 hours water resistant.

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FAQ

Zinc sunscreen questions

What is zinc oxide sunscreen?

Sunscreen that uses zinc oxide, a mineral, as its sun filter. Zinc oxide sits on top of your skin and reflects and scatters both UVA and UVB.

Should I choose a cream or a stick?

Use a sun cream for arms, legs and bodies, and a zinc stick for your face, nose, ears and the bits that burn first. Most people use both.

Is Sun Zapper made in Australia?

Yes. Sun Zapper has been made in Australia since 1995.

How water resistant are your products?

Pure Zinc creams are 80 minutes water resistant and zinc sticks are 4 hours water resistant. Reapply after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours.

Can children use Sun Zapper?

Yes. Kids SPF 50, Baby SPF 30 and our Original zinc sticks are suitable for children over 6 months.

Will zinc sunscreen leave a white cast?

Our untinted Pure Zinc creams rub in clear. Zinc sticks are different: they’re made to be seen, or to blend in if you choose a skin tone.

Guide

Zinc oxide sunscreen: what to know

By the Sun Zapper team · Updated October 2026

A short guide to zinc sunscreen and how to choose from our range.

What is zinc oxide sunscreen?

Zinc oxide is a mineral sun filter. It sits on top of your skin and reflects and scatters UV, covering both UVA, linked with skin ageing, and UVB, which causes sunburn. It starts working as soon as it’s on.

Creams and sticks

Our Pure Zinc sun creams use 25% non-nano zinc oxide and rub in clear, for face and body. Our zinc sticks go on thick and stay put on noses, cheeks and ears, in skin tones and colours.

Choosing your SPF

All our products are high protection. SPF 50 and SPF 50+ suit long days outside. Our SPF 30 creams are made for everyday face wear and for babies over 6 months.

Made in Australia since 1995

Sun Zapper was born on Australian beaches in 1995. Thirty years on, every cream and stick is still made in Australia. Read our story.