Solara Suncare

Solara Suncare has made ingredient commitments to lower its environmental impact, including by avoiding harmful suncare ingredients and aligning with the EWG standards. Solara Suncare does not make explicit commitments to eliminating parabens, phthalates and PFAS, but Commons did not find evidence of these harmful ingredients in its products. Solara Suncare appears to still use some ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients without a statement of verification, microplastics, other petrochemical-based, and mica without a statement of certification. It can be very difficult to eliminate these entirely, espcially for small brands with limited resources. It carries products that have certifications from EWG Verified and Leaping Bunny and its extract and oil blends are Ecocert + COSMOS approved. Solara Suncare is a partner of 1% For the Planet.

Solara Suncare hasn't made any efforts to concentrate its products or minimize its containers, which increases shipping emissions and packaging volumes. It still uses virgin petro plastic, but also uses eco-friendly materials in some of its product containers, including recyclable biobased plastic bottles and FSC-certified mixed recyclable paper cartons.

Solara Suncare doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Solara Suncare doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. Solara Suncare has an unknown production span.

Solara Suncare doesn't utilize any alternative models or methods to avert waste and does not offer bulk sizes.

Solara Suncare doesn't frequently release seasonal or limited edition products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Solara Suncare doesn't appear to have a sustainability page or centralized source of relevant information aside from limited information on its About and FAQ pages. Like many small brands, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report. Solara Suncare shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products on a per product basis.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Solara Suncare doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Solara Suncare doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. Solara Suncare isn't a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy. It isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists.