Frankie Apothecary Natural Sun Defence SPF 40 — Gold Winner at the 2025 Green Awards

Each year, the Bambini Green Awards celebrate the brands redefining what it means to care — for our families, our skin, and our planet. Among the shining stars of the 2025 Green Awards is Frankie Apothecary, whose Natural Sun Defence SPF 40 earned this year’s Gold Award for Best Sun Protection.

Frankie Apothecary’s award-winning Natural Sun Defence SPF 40 shines bright with a Gold victory at the 2025 Bambini Green Awards for Best Sun Protection.

There’s something beautifully honest about this sunscreen. It captures the idea that high performance and natural integrity can truly coexist. Made with non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it offers broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection without synthetic chemical filters — a reassurance for families seeking clean, skin-safe sun care. But what really impressed our judges was how effortlessly it performs.

Mineral sunscreens are often known for being thick or chalky, yet Frankie Apothecary’s formula is smooth, light, and leaves a soft matte finish that feels comfortable and wearable. It’s gentle enough for babies and sensitive skin, yet strong enough to provide reliable daily defence — a rare balance that earned high praise from the judging panel.

Enriched with Kawakawa, a revered native New Zealand botanical with soothing, healing properties, and Calendula for its calming and restorative benefits, the formula goes beyond protection to actively nurture the skin. It’s this thoughtful, holistic approach that resonated with our judges — skincare that works with nature, not against it.

The brand’s commitment to sustainability also stood out. From its plastic-free, recyclable packaging to its reef-safe, environmentally conscious ingredients, every detail speaks to a genuine ethos of care. It’s a sunscreen made not just for the skin, but for the world it protects.

One judge described it as “a beautiful example of how natural sun protection can still feel luxurious, effective, and family-friendly,” and it’s hard to disagree. Frankie Apothecary’s Natural Sun Defence SPF 40 reflects the best of what the Bambini Green Awards stand for — thoughtful innovation, integrity in formulation, and a deep respect for people and planet.

Congratulations to the Frankie Apothecary team for creating a product that reminds us that caring for our skin can also be an act of caring for the earth.

Discover more inspiring winners from the Bambini 2025 Green Awards here.