Australian made zinc since 1995
Born in the water. Since 1995.
Sun Zapper was a surf brand first: zinc that could survive a session in Aussie waves. Three decades later we're still making it here, still Australian owned, and zinc is still the point.
- 1995 Born on the Aussie coast
- 30 Years of zinc
- 100% Australian made and owned
Why we exist
We ridewithzinc oxide.
Australia's UV is about as strong as it gets, and in 1995 we wanted a zinc that surfers could actually rely on in the water, not just on a towel.
That's still the job. Zinc oxide runs through everything we make, from the coloured stick to Pure Zinc cream.
The Sun Zapper crew
30 years in the water
A legacy built on the beach.
Thirty years, from one surf brand's first zinc to sticks in beach bags around the world.
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1995
Born on the Aussie coast
The first Sun Zapper zinc is made on the Australian coast, for surfers and anyone who spends the day in the water. Australian owned from the start.
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Early 2000s
The colour zinc stick
Coloured zinc stripes take over Aussie beaches, and Sun Zapper sticks turn up in board bags, school bags and family beach kits around the country.
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2010s
Going global
Our distributorsSun Zapper heads overseas, with distributors bringing our zinc to beaches around the world.
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2020s
Extreme and Pure Zinc
Extreme arrives: a 15g stick in 11 shades. Pure Zinc joins it, a cream range where 25% non-nano zinc oxide is the only active.
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2025
30 years young
Thirty years in, and we're still Australian made, Australian owned and all about zinc.
What we stand for
Zinc first. Always.
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Zinc first
Zinc oxide is in everything we make: the coloured sticks, the Extreme range and Pure Zinc creams, where 25% non-nano zinc oxide is the only active.
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Made in Australia
Made in Australia and Australian owned since 1995. We know local sun because we live under it.
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Born in the water
A surf brand first. Our sticks and lotions are rated 4 hours water resistant, so reapply after a swim, a sweat or a towel-off.
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Sun-smart
Sunscreen is one part of sun protection. Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide, and avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure.
In short
- Australian made and owned
- Since 1995
- SPF 30 to SPF 50+
- For children over 6 months
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
FAQ
About Sun Zapper
Where is Sun Zapper made?
Here in Australia. We've been Made and owned in Australia since 1995.
When did Sun Zapper start?
1995, on the Australian coast, as a surf brand. We turned 30 in 2025.
Who owns Sun Zapper?
Sun Zapper Sun Care Pty Ltd, an Australian company (ABN 66 166 874 728).
Where do I buy it?
Right here, with free delivery on orders over $90, or from our Australian stockists. Overseas, see our international distributors.
Do you work with shops and clubs?
Yes. Become a retailer and we'll be in touch with trade prices.
Ready to ride with zinc?
Three decades of Aussie zinc, small enough for your pocket.