Every ingredient in Organic Matters is chosen for a specific purpose - either to protect your skin from UV, support skin comfort, or ensure the formula remains stable and effective in real-world conditions.

We don’t use ingredients for marketing appeal alone, and we don’t include anything that isn’t doing a job.

Active ingredient

Zinc oxide (25%)
A non-nano mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Zinc oxide sits on the surface of the skin and reflects UV radiation, rather than being absorbed into the skin.

This is the only UV filter used in Organic Matters.

Key supporting ingredients

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that helps the skin retain moisture and improves comfort during wear. It does not contribute to UV protection.

Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C derivative)
A stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C that supports antioxidant protection and formula stability.

Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) extract
A naturally antioxidant-rich botanical used to support the formula’s antioxidant system.

Bisabolol
A soothing ingredient commonly used to help reduce skin discomfort.

Calendula officinalis extract
A botanical extract traditionally used to support sensitive or reactive skin.

Emollients & skin feel

These ingredients help the sunscreen spread evenly and feel comfortable on the skin:

• Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus)
• Jojoba seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
• Sea buckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides)
• Candelilla wax

Formula stability & performance

These ingredients ensure the sunscreen remains evenly dispersed, stable in heat, and performs as tested:

• Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
• Polyhydroxystearic acid
• Potassium cetyl phosphate
• Isostearic acid
• Xanthan gum
• Sodium chloride
• Purified water

Mineral pigments (tinted version only)

• Iron oxide (red)
• Iron oxide (yellow)
• Iron oxide (black)

Used to create the tint and help reduce visible white cast. They do not provide UV protection.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Ascorbyl Palmitate
Bisabolol
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera)
Citrus × Paradisi Extract
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
Glycerol
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Hyaluronic Acid
Iron Oxide (Red)
Iron Oxide (Yellow)
Iron Oxide (Black)
Isostearic Acid
Maltodextrin
Mixed Tocopherols (Low-Alpha Type)
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Purified Water
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Sodium Chloride
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Extract
Thuja Plicata Extract
Xanthan Gum

Ingredient FAQs

Why is maltodextrin included?
Maltodextrin is used in very small amounts as a carrier for botanical extracts. It does not act as a filler or sweetener and has been included in both the old and new formulations.

Is this formula fragrance-free?
The formula contains no added synthetic fragrance. Some botanical ingredients have a mild natural scent, which can vary slightly between batches.

Is this reef or ocean friendly?
Organic Matters uses non-nano zinc oxide as its only UV filter and contains no chemical UV filters known to harm marine environments.

Why does the formula feel different from the previous version?
The updated formula includes hyaluronic acid and a revised antioxidant system, which can change how the sunscreen feels during application. Protection remains the same.

Ingredient lists can look long, but most of these components exist to ensure the sunscreen is safe, stable, and effective in real-world use - not just in a lab.