Description
Flatdog Bodyguard™ is a natural SPF 50 biodegradable, zinc and mineral based sunscreen lotion, suitable for all skin types. This innovative product uses MicroBarrierTech™ – a non-nano micronisation process that provides invisible protection from the sun. Unlike chemical sunscreens, Flatdog Bodyguard™ creates a protective barrier that reflects harmful UV rays without heat conversion, offering broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Environmental sustainability is a key driver for the Flatdog Bodyguard sunscreen range. The unique non-nano, zinc and mineral based formulation is water resistant, vegan friendly, eye friendly, and suitable for people with sensitive skin. It’s reef-safe and eco-friendly, making it safe for both human use and aquatic ecosystems.
Sportspeople who spend considerable time outdoors will appreciate Flatdog Bodyguard™’s gentle yet effective formula. This SPF 50 sunscreen lotion applies and spreads easily. It’s quick drying and absorbed fully and transparently by the skin’s surface – a rare feature for zinc and mineral based products. This unique formulation ensures no white cast, combining the benefits of mineral protection with invisible coverage.
The non-irritating nature of Flatdog Bodyguard™ makes it ideal for daily use and frequent reapplication, crucial for sportspeople and those spending considerable time outdoors. Its quick absorbing, non-greasy texture won’t interfere with grip or athletic performance, while its water resistant properties ensure continued protection during intense physical activities. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, Flatdog Bodyguard™ offers reliable sun protection without compromising your athletic performance.
Reapplication is recommended every 2-3 hours.
Gentle enough for sensitive skin, yet powerful enough for athletes!
Ingredients
Aqua, Zinc Oxide (non-nano), Soy Bean Oil (Glycine max), Titanium Di-Oxide (non-nano), Cellulose Gum (Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose), Xanthan Gum, Glycerol Mono Stearate, Baryte, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sustainable Palm Oil (Elaeis guineensis), Baobab Cold Pressed Oil (Adensonia Digitata), Marula Cold Pressed Oil (Sclerocarya birrea), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Cucumber Potpourri, Iron Oxides, Aloe Vera extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)
With its anti-aging properties, this emollient leaves the skin feeling moisturised. It is non-comedogenic, not oily, greasy or sticky, and doesn’t seep into and burn the eyes during water sports or perspiring.
The lotion offers high, long-lasting performance with no compromise on efficacy.
Through our unique “MicroBarrierTech™” manufacturing process, we have developed a world-class formulation in the mineral-based sunscreen category.
Marine-safe – sea life & coral – free from “Banned ingredients” in support of global sustainability
The Flatdog Bodyguard SPF 50 sunscreen range has been developed specifically NOT to contain any of the recently (21 August 2021) FDA banned ingredients* – including the hormone disrupter homosalate, and those known as benzophenone, oxybenzone and avobenzone, octinoxate (known as octyl methoxycinnamate, a hormone and endocrine disruptor), and octocrylen, as well as certain parabens. These banned ingredients are commonly found in many popular sunscreen products even though the ban has been implemented in seven regions globally. It is also free from the allegedly carcinogenic substance, benzene.
*These ingredients have been found to cause damage to coral reefs and are known to alter the gender of sea-life.
Our products are aligned to meet the objectives of COP26 and the Sustainability Development Goals and have been specifically formulated to appeal to environmentally aware distributors and consumers.
Certification
100% mineral-based
Dermatologist recommended
Our SPF 50 is laboratory tested to SANS 1557
CANSA Smart Choice
Seal of Recognition Certificate
EU COLIPA UVA and UVB certified
3 years’ shelf life
ISO 24443 / ISO 24444
Official Sunscreen Partner for the Ultra Triathlon Series in SA
Proven Use
Users are typically sports people who are high performers and do not compromise on the quality of their gear and safety products, of which SPF 50 sunscreen rates as one of the most important safety items under the harsh South African sun.
Flatdog Bodyguard’s SPF 50 sunscreen has been rigorously tested and reviewed by NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) emergency crew members, competitive post-cancer survivor yachting teams, local Western Cape based amateur and professional sportsmen and women and their families, across multiple sporting disciplines, with two of our sporting ambassadors being international competitors and have represented South Africa this year in triathlons and life-saving.
It is also perfectly safe for babies and possibly one of the best sunscreens available for babies, acknowledged by CANSA SmartChoice.
Children with both tactile and olfactory disorders, tested by a registered Occupational Therapist, have also received the product well.
Sports people and families in various categories have been testing our product through experiential marketing in the Western Cape region since November 2021 with positive reviews…the greatest being that the product does not burn the eyes. These include a wide array of outdoor sports namely, paddling, open water swimming, lifesaving, surfing, running, hiking, emergency users NSRI, yachting, cycling, climbing, tri-athletes, golfers, water-polo players, to name a few.
Why Flatdog?
The Flatdog Bodyguard SPF 50 sunscreen product range was developed locally (in South Africa), to meet the needs of all environmentally aware “SUN LOVERS”.
And more specifically, those involved in water sports who care about the impact of damaging chemical sunscreen ingredients on the marine environment.
We promote and encourage “Practicing SAFE SUN” – the product evolved with the need to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of 2030 Agenda covering five critical dimensions: people, prosperity, planet, partnership and peace, also known as the 5Ps.
Flatdog Bodyguard is 100% natural SPF 50 water resistant, bio-degradable, eye-vegan-and baby-friendly. Its zinc-and mineral-based formulation is kind to sensitive skin and has been further formulated to protect coral reefs and the marine environment. It does not contain coral killing or endocrine disruptor UV blockers, which will become increasingly important as we all work towards addressing climate change risks.
Price Competitive – as Flatdog is manufactured locally by a reputable manufacturer and includes locally-sourced natural ingredients, it is positioned to rival the top global sunscreen brands and to deliver on its promise: “Protecting You. Protecting Nature.” We promote practicing Safe Sun exposure, the natural way.
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