Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Smidge Sunscreen work?
Smidge contains non-nano zinc oxide particles that sit on top of your skin where they absorb and scatter UVA and UVB rays. Non-nano zinc oxide is a safe UV filter for babies, children and people with sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
What is the SPF rating?
Our Daily Face Sunscreen is SPF 40. Smidge has been tested at Dermatest Lab, Australia's leading sunscreen and skin care evaluation laboratory and complies to the Australian and New Zealand Sunscreen Standard AS/NZS 2604:2021.
When you follow the instructions on the label, SPF30+ filters 96.7% of UV radiation. SPF50+ filters 98% of UV radiation. SPF 40 sunscreen provides excellent protection when applied properly.
How do I use it?
Our sunscreen contains no water therefore you only need to use a small amount - or as we like to say, a Smidge! Warm a small amount in your palms (a pea-size is enough to cover your face) and spread evenly across your skin. Reapply every 2 hours or as necessary. Visit this page for more details.
How do I store Smidge Sunscreen?
Store below 25 degrees and out of direct sunlight. If it melts, it will go very runny but it is still entirely safe to use. Smidge Sunscreen has a shelf life of two years and has the date it was made, printed on the tin.
What do I do with my empty tin once I've used it all?
Our aluminum tins are reusable and/or recyclable. Please wipe your tin clean with a paper towel first. We are working hard to establish a refill option.
Which sunscreen ingredients should I avoid?
Oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor have been shown to cause complete coral bleaching and to disrupt human hormones, even at extremely low concentrations. Nanoparticles can also be absorbed by algae and fish - please avoid sunscreens containing these ingredients!
Interested in stocking our products?
We are stoked that you are interested in stocking our sunscreen! Please email Nat at natalie@smidge.co.nz for wholesale information.