Pure Zinc Surf · Thick zinc in a tin
Pure Zinc Surf Tin SPF 50 Thick mineral zinc for surfers, in Tan or Bronze
Thick, tinted zinc in a 50g tin you can throw in your board bag. 25% non-nano zinc oxide is the only UV filter, for SPF 50 broad spectrum protection that stays put on your nose, cheeks and ears. 80 minutes water resistant, vegan and made in Australia.
£19.99
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- SPF 50Broad spectrum UVA and UVB
- 25% zincNon-nano zinc oxide, nothing else
- 80 minutesWater resistant. Reapply after towelling
- 50g tinReusable, made for your board bag
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For your body
Pure Zinc SPF 50 · 100gThe same 25% non-nano zinc in a cream for everything your wetsuit leaves out.
£17.99
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How to use
Apply generously to dry skin about 20 minutes before you go out: a thick layer on your nose, cheekbones and the tops of your ears, and anywhere else the sun hits hardest. Smooth the edges so the tint blends in.
Reapply every 2 hours, and more often when you're sweating, swimming or after towelling. It's 80 minutes water resistant.
For external use only. Keep out of your eyes, and don't use on broken, damaged or diseased skin. Store below 30°C and out of direct sun.
Full ingredients
Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide (non-nano) 25% w/w, the only UV filter.
Made from minerals, organic plant extracts (including oils) and purified water, so the colour and consistency can vary slightly from tin to tin. What each ingredient does
Delivery and returns
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Pure Zinc Surf Tin SPF 50 · Tan
- 25% non-nano zinc oxide
- SPF 50 broad spectrum
- 80 minutes water resistant
- Mineral only
- Vegan
- Reusable 50g tin
- Made in Australia
The facts
Pure Zinc Surf Tin at a glance
Sun Zapper Pure Zinc Surf is a thick mineral zinc sunscreen in a 50g tin, with 25% non-nano zinc oxide as its only UV filter. It gives SPF 50 broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, it's 80 minutes water resistant, and it comes in two tints: Tan and Bronze.
It's made for surfers, bodyboarders and anyone who spends long days on the water, where a thick layer of zinc stays put on the spots that burn first. It's vegan, made with organic ingredients, dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic, and it's made in Australia.
Product facts
- Product
- Thick mineral zinc sunscreen in a tin
- SPF
- 50 (high protection)
- Protection
- Broad spectrum, UVA and UVB. PA++++ on the tin
- UV filter
- 25% non-nano zinc oxide, the only UV filter
- Water resistance
- 80 minutes. Reapply after swimming, towelling or sweating, and at least every 2 hours
- Tints
- Tan, Bronze
- Size
- 50g reusable tin
- Best for
- Noses, cheeks and ears in the surf, and long days on the water
- Skin
- Dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic
- Free from
- Chemical UV filters, parabens, preservatives and artificial fragrance
- Vegan
- Yes, with organic ingredients
- Made in
- Australia
Always read the label before use.
Built for the board bag
Thick zinc, pocket-sized tin.
A zinc stick is great for a quick swipe. When you're out for hours, a thick layer of mineral zinc does the heavy lifting. Pure Zinc Surf packs 50g of it into a tough, reusable tin: more than three times the zinc of a 15g stick.
- 25% non-nano zinc oxide, the only UV filter
- Tan or Bronze tint that blends in
- 50g reusable tin for your board bag
How to use it
Where it goes, and how
Thick zinc works best as a solid layer on the spots that burn first.
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Step 1: Warm it up
Rub a little between your fingertips. Thick zinc spreads more easily when it's warm.
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Step 2: Lay it on thick
Cover your nose, cheekbones and the tops of your ears with a solid layer, then smooth the edges so the tint blends in.
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Step 3: Top it up
Reapply every 2 hours, and more often after swimming, sweating or towelling.
Tip
Long session? Put it on 20 minutes before you paddle out, then check it whenever you come in. When it looks thin, reapply.
Compare
Which surf zinc is yours?
Every Sun Zapper zinc gives you SPF 50 or more for the spots that burn first. Here's how the tin compares with our sticks and our cream.
| Product | New Pure Zinc Surf Tin£19.99 | Extreme Zinc Stick£12.99 | White Zinc Stick£10.99 | Pure Zinc SPF 50From £17.99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Thick zinc in a tin | Twist-up stick | Twist-up stick | Cream |
| UV filters | Zinc oxide only (25% non-nano) | Zinc oxide + octinoxate, octocrylene and DHHB | Zinc oxide + 3 other filters | Zinc oxide only (25% non-nano) |
| Water resistance | 80 minutes | 4 hours | 4 hours | 80 minutes |
| Look | Tan or Bronze tint | 7 shades, skin tones to brights | Bold white | Light tint, rubs in |
| Size | 50g | 15g | 12g | 100g and 240g |
| Best for | Long sessions, mineral only | Bold colour, sport and the sea | The classic surf stripe | Face and body, before and after |
| Shop | You're looking at it | Shop: Extreme Zinc Stick | Shop: White Zinc Stick | Shop: Pure Zinc SPF 50 |
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From the water
FAQs
Surf Tin questions
What's the difference between Tan and Bronze?
Same SPF 50 Pure Zinc formula, different tint. Tan is the lighter of the two; Bronze is deeper, for darker skin or a summer tan. Both are made to blend in once you smooth the edges.
Is it mineral only?
Yes. Its only UV filter is 25% non-nano zinc oxide. There are no chemical UV filters, parabens, preservatives or artificial fragrance.
How water resistant is it?
80 minutes. Reapply when you come in, after towelling, and at least every 2 hours. No sunscreen is waterproof.
Why choose the tin over a zinc stick?
For mineral-only protection and more zinc for your money. Our sticks combine zinc oxide with other UV filters, while the Surf Tin uses zinc oxide only, and its 50g is more than three times the zinc of a 15g Extreme stick. Sticks are quicker to swipe on and 4 hours water resistant, so plenty of surfers carry both.
Is it reef safe?
Its only UV filter is non-nano zinc oxide. It contains none of the chemical UV filters most often linked with coral reef damage, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate. There's no official reef safe test, so that's exactly what we mean when we say it.
Will it leave a white cast?
It's thick, tinted zinc, so you'll see it, especially as a solid layer. Smooth the edges and the Tan or Bronze tint helps it blend in. For a cream that rubs in, choose Pure Zinc SPF 50.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It's dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic, with no parabens, preservatives or artificial fragrance. If your skin reacts easily, patch test a small area first.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It's vegan, made with organic ingredients, and we don't test on animals.
How should I store it?
Below 30°C and out of direct sun, so keep it in your bag rather than on the dashboard. Because it's made from minerals and plant extracts, the colour and texture can vary slightly from tin to tin.
How do I take it off?
Use an oil or balm cleanser to break it down, then wash with your usual cleanser.
Where is it made?
In Australia. Sun Zapper started on the Aussie coast in 1995 as a surf brand.
Made for
Long days on the water.
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Surf and bodyboard
Thick zinc for long sessions. Reapply when you come in. Surf sunscreen guide
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SUP, foil and kayak
Hours of glare off the water. Keep the tin in your dry bag and top up on shore.
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Sailing and fishing
UV bounces off the water all day, so cover your nose, cheeks and ears.
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Lifeguards and beach days
A tin in the beach bag for the spots that burn first.
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