Sunscreens have been in the headlines lately — with concerns about regulations, recalls, ingredient safety, and more. Naturally, this has raised questions like: Is sunscreen safe? Who’s making sure of that? And is it even necessary?
Let’s get straight to the point: sunscreen is a health measure. The science is clear — it’s safer to wear sunscreen than to skip it. Excessive UV exposure is a known cause of skin cancer, and the sunscreen ingredients we use today have been studied and trusted for decades. So, while it might not be “necessary” in the strictest sense, it’s one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term skin health.
We can’t speak for every sunscreen out there — but we can speak with confidence about ours: Defence SPF 50. And while we can’t predict every twist and turn in the sunscreen industry, we know that Defence is something we’re proud of. Here’s why
We built Defence from the ground up. It’s not based on any existing formula or outsourced blend. It took years of research and development, because we wanted to create something truly unique. The combination of 5% niacinamide with SPF 50 is rare and technically challenging. At that strength, niacinamide can impact the stability of the sunscreen, which is why so few brands attempt it.
We didn’t rush it though. We tested, reformulated, and tested again — until we were absolutely certain it was right. Then, we sent it to one of Australia’s most respected independent sunscreen laboratories for thorough validation.
This level of care is second nature to us. We’re a small, family-run company made up of pharmacists and industry professionals who take pride in being transparent and responsive. That means, if you ever have questions about Defence SPF 50 — or sunscreen in general — we’re here for you. No automated responses or generic replies — just real, honest answers from people who genuinely know what goes into every bottle.
Because trust isn’t something we expect. It’s something we work for, one conversation — and one bottle — at a time.