Sunscreen Lawsuits 2025: The Truth about Sun Bum, La Roche-Posay & More
Sat Jan 31 2026
If you buy sunscreen, you need to listen to this.In late 2025, class-action lawsuits were filed alleging fraud in the sunscreen industry against brands like La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic. They claim the SPF numbers on the bottles are vastly higher than what the product actually provides.It's a consequence of systemic issues in the industry.In this episode, I’m explaining the science behind the scandal. I break down the issues with SPF testing, the chemical UV filter hidden in your "mineral" sunscreens, and how to choose a reliable clean sunscreen.In this video: 0:00 - The 2025 Sunscreen Lawsuits 0:48 - The SPF Numbers in Question2:03 - The Problem in SPF Testing 3:28 - The "Fake Mineral" Scandal (Butyloctyl Salicylate) 5:08 - The Zinc Check: How to calculate true SPF 7:09 - How to scan for safe sunscreen instantlyResources: 📲 Download the Switch Natural App to scan products for toxins: https://switchnatural.onelink.me/uZpY... 📸 Follow me on Instagram: / switch.natural 📝 Check out my blog: www.switchnatural.comThe "Zinc Check" Cheat Sheet:1. Look for approx. 1.6 SPF units for every 1% of Zinc Oxide.2. You generally need 20% Zinc Oxide for a reliable SPF 30.3. Avoid "Butyloctyl Salicylate" in the inactive ingredients.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. The lawsuit details mentioned are based on allegations and independent testing cited in court filings from late 2025. No verdict has been reached.
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If you buy sunscreen, you need to listen to this.In late 2025, class-action lawsuits were filed alleging fraud in the sunscreen industry against brands like La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic. They claim the SPF numbers on the bottles are vastly higher than what the product actually provides.It's a consequence of systemic issues in the industry.In this episode, I’m explaining the science behind the scandal. I break down the issues with SPF testing, the chemical UV filter hidden in your "mineral" sunscreens, and how to choose a reliable clean sunscreen.In this video: 0:00 - The 2025 Sunscreen Lawsuits 0:48 - The SPF Numbers in Question2:03 - The Problem in SPF Testing 3:28 - The "Fake Mineral" Scandal (Butyloctyl Salicylate) 5:08 - The Zinc Check: How to calculate true SPF 7:09 - How to scan for safe sunscreen instantlyResources: 📲 Download the Switch Natural App to scan products for toxins: https://switchnatural.onelink.me/uZpY... 📸 Follow me on Instagram: / switch.natural 📝 Check out my blog: www.switchnatural.comThe "Zinc Check" Cheat Sheet:1. Look for approx. 1.6 SPF units for every 1% of Zinc Oxide.2. You generally need 20% Zinc Oxide for a reliable SPF 30.3. Avoid "Butyloctyl Salicylate" in the inactive ingredients.Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. The lawsuit details mentioned are based on allegations and independent testing cited in court filings from late 2025. No verdict has been reached.