ThermaSun launches budget zinc sunscreen in Australia

By AI, Created 5:14 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – ThermaSun is entering the Australian sunscreen market with non-nano zinc oxide products priced to compete with mass-market chemical sunscreens. The launch arrives as regulators in the U.S., Europe and Hawaii tighten scrutiny of several chemical UV filters.

Why it matters: - ThermaSun is trying to make mineral sunscreen affordable enough to move beyond a niche market. - The launch lands as regulators increasingly restrict or question chemical UV filters, pushing demand toward zinc-based alternatives. - The pricing aims to lower a barrier that has kept zinc sunscreen out of everyday use for families, schools and workplaces.

What happened: - VeganicSKN launched ThermaSun, an Australian-made mineral sunscreen range built around non-nano zinc oxide. - The first product is Face & Body Zinc Sunscreen SPF50, with pricing starting at $4.99 RRP for 100g. - The range also includes 240g formats and 1kg pump packs for bulk buyers. - ThermaSun is manufactured and packaged by VeganicSKN in Brisbane. - The launch range includes Face & Body Zinc Sunscreen SPF50, Kids Zinc Sunscreen SPF50, Sport Pro Zinc Sunscreen SPF50, Mozzie Barrier Zinc Sunscreen SPF50, Gentle Apricot Zinc Sunscreen SPF30 and Work-Shield Pro 40% Zinc Sunscreen SPF50+.

The details: - ThermaSun uses ZinClear, an Australian-made non-nano zinc oxide active ingredient supplied by Advance ZincTek. - Advance ZincTek is Australia’s largest manufacturer of cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide for sunscreens and personal care products. - The range is aimed at high-frequency use in family bathrooms, school bags, beach bags, work utes, surf clubs, resorts, outdoor events and job sites. - Work-Shield Pro 40% Zinc Sunscreen SPF50+ is designed for outdoor workers and high-exposure industries, including construction, mining, agriculture and councils. - ThermaSun is opening wholesale supply to pharmacies, retailers, resorts, schools, councils, mining companies, construction companies and corporate wellness programs. - ThermaSun says the products are priced below most mass-market chemical sunscreens on Australian supermarket shelves.

Between the lines: - The launch is as much a category bet as a product rollout. - VeganicSKN is positioning zinc oxide as the long-term replacement for petrochemical UV filters, not just a safer alternative for edge cases. - The company is also signaling that mineral sunscreen can compete on price, not just on ingredients or compliance. - In the U.S., the FDA’s proposed sunscreen order identifies zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the only sunscreen active ingredients currently proposed as generally recognised as safe and effective, while PABA and trolamine salicylate are proposed as not GRASE. - The FDA has also said more data is needed for 12 other sunscreen actives, including oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate and avobenzone. - In Europe, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, or 4-MBC, has been prohibited in cosmetic products following safety concerns raised by the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety. - In Hawaii, oxybenzone and octinoxate are restricted at state level, while Maui County requires mineral-only sunscreens made with non-nanotized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

What’s next: - ThermaSun is now available through direct sales at more information. - VeganicSKN is seeking pharmacies, retailers and institutional buyers that want mineral sunscreen at scale. - The company is betting that regulation and price pressure together will accelerate a wider shift away from chemical UV filters.

The bottom line: - ThermaSun is trying to turn zinc sunscreen from a premium product into a mass-market staple.