What is OK Sunshine?
OK Sunshine is a collection of rich, water-free summer skincare balms made for people who love life outside.
Our Face Stick and Body Balm are concentrated mineral-containing summer skincare formulas. Our After-Sun Balm is a deeply moisturizing balm designed to nourish and replenish your skin after a long day in the sun... or a sunburn!
Every product is made in small batches using ingredients selected with purpose.
Do you really use 25% non-nano zinc oxide?
Yes – Our Face Stick and Body Balm contain 25% non-nano zinc oxide.
We disclose that percentage because we believe customers deserve clear information about what is inside their skincare. Non-Nano Zinc Oxide is commonly used as a physical UV filter in place of chemical UV filters. However, we are not legally allowed to state or estimate the SPF, UV protection or water-resistance performance of the finished product.
Why can't you state the SPF of OK Sunshine?
In Canada, products that make SPF claims are regulated as over-the-counter drugs. In order to state a products SPF, it must be tested in a government approved facility, and also be produced in a government approved facility. As a small batch family run brand, we are not at a place where we own our own warehouse production facility, and there are not any co-manufactures that we can produce through that work solely with all natural ingredients.
In the future we hope to be able to meet these requirements, but until that time we cannot legally state or estimate the SPF of our products.
WHICH PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
What is the Face Stick?
The Face Stick is our concentrated, push-up facial balm.
It is designed for easy, targeted and mess-free application. Its compact format makes it convenient for purses, backpacks, golf bags, beach bags and travel.
It is tinted so that it blends into most skin tones, mitigating the classic white cast many zinc containing products are known for.
Best for: faces, targeted application and everyday portability.
What is the Body Balm?
The Body Balm is our larger mineral-containing balm for broader application.
Its rich texture is designed for arms, shoulders, legs and larger areas where a stick format would be less practical.
It is tinted so that it blends into most skin tones, mitigating the classic white cast many zinc containing products are known for.
Best for: larger areas and family use.
What is the After-Sun Balm?
The After-Sun Balm is a moisturizer made with rich butters, oils, vitamin E and aromatic botanicals.
Use it whenever skin feels dry, tight or in need of extra moisture—after the beach, lake, pool, shower or anywhere you spend extended hours in the sun.
Best for: deeply moisturizing and conditioning dry-feeling skin.
Can I use the After-Sun Balm every day?
Absolutely.
Although summer inspired it, the After-Sun Balm can be used as a rich daily moisturizer whenever your skin needs additional softness and conditioning.
Can I use the Body Balm on my face?
You can, but many customers prefer the Face Stick because of its convenient as well as the face specific ingredients.
Avoid direct contact with the eyes and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Where should I start?
For the complete OK Sunshine experience, start with the Summer Essentials Kit.
It includes our Face Stick, Body Balm, and After-Sun Balm.
Purchased separately: $99
Complete kit: $84
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WHAT'S IN OK SUNSHINE—AND WHY IS IT THERE?
Why is the ingredient list so different?
We began with a simple question: What actually needs to be here?
Instead of starting with water and building a long formula around it, we make concentrated, water-free balms using carefully chosen oils, butters, waxes, minerals and botanicals.
Every ingredient has a job:
- Deeply Nourish Skin
- Soften
- Condition
- Improve glide
- Create structure
- Produce the rich texture that makes OK Sunshine feel different
Not every ingredient appears in every product. Check each product label for its complete formula.
Grass-fed beef tallow
Tallow is the heart of several OK Sunshine formulas.
It gives the balm its rich, concentrated texture and creates a cushioned, deeply conditioned skin feel.
We use it because it blends beautifully with plant butters, oils and waxes—and because it creates the kind of substantial balm our family loves using.
Shea butter
Shea butter adds creaminess and softness.
It helps give the formula a smooth spread and leaves rough, dry-feeling skin feeling more comfortable and conditioned.
It is one of those timeless skincare ingredients that does not need an elaborate sales pitch. It simply creates a beautiful balm.
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter gives the formulas firmness, body and a naturally luxurious feel.
It melts gradually against warm skin, helping the balm spread while leaving behind a rich, conditioned finish.
It also contributes to the naturally warm aroma customers often notice in our products.
Mango butter
Mango butter is a smooth plant butter used in selected OK Sunshine formulas.
It helps balance the heavier richness of the other butters and contributes to a silky, easy-spreading texture.
Moringa seed oil
Moringa oil is a lightweight botanical oil selected for its elegant glide and skin-conditioning feel.
It helps rich balm formulas spread more comfortably without requiring water-based fillers.
Jojoba seed oil
Jojoba is technically a liquid wax rather than a traditional oil.
We use it in selected formulas because it creates beautiful slip, improves spreadability and helps balance the feel of richer butters and tallow.
Carrot seed oil
Carrot seed oil adds lightweight emollience and a distinctive botanical character to selected formulas.
We cannot legally assign it an SPF value or make UV-protection claims based on its presence.
Beeswax
Beeswax gives the balms their structure.
It helps keep the ingredients together, controls softness and leaves a light, substantive layer on the skin.
It is one reason OK Sunshine behaves differently from a thin, water-based lotion.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E helps condition the skin and supports the stability of the oils in the formula.
It is included as part of the complete formulation—not as a medical treatment or as a claim that the product reverses skin damage.
Non-nano zinc oxide
Our Face Stick and Body Balm contain 25% non-nano zinc oxide. It is a finely dispersed mineral powder that gives the products their characteristic mineral appearance and dense, concentrated texture.
We cannot legally suggest an correlation between the concentrated amount in our products and an SPF rating.
Mineral tints and iron oxides
Where used, mineral pigments add colour and help reduce the stark white appearance naturally associated with zinc oxide.
Lavender and German chamomile
Lavender and German chamomile are used in the After-Sun Balm for their aromatic and sensory qualities.
They contribute to the calming end-of-day experience of applying the balm. We do not represent them as treating inflammation, sunburn or a medical skin condition.
WATER, TEXTURE AND APPLICATION
Are OK Sunshine products water resistant?
Our Face Stick and Body Balm are water-free formulas made with oils, butters and waxes. Because they do not behave like lightweight water-based lotions, customers may notice that the texture remains more substantive around ordinary water exposure.
However, we do not promise a specific number of minutes in water or connect that persistence with UV protection, or claim that the products are waterproof.
How should I apply it?
Warm a small amount against clean fingertips or directly against the skin, then spread until you reach the cosmetic feel and appearance you prefer.
Because OK Sunshine is concentrated and water-free, a little may spread differently than a conventional lotion.
Why is my balm firm indoors?
Natural butters, tallow and beeswax change texture with temperature.
We designed our products to work optimally in summer outdoor temperatures, therefor the balm may become quite firm in an air-conditioned home and noticeably softer during warm summer weather.
We recommend warming the product gently against the skin or between clean fingers before spreading.
What happens if it melts?
Because OK Sunshine is made with natural oils and butters, it can soften or melt in high temperatures.
Keep the container level, tightly closed and away from prolonged direct heat. If it melts, place it in a stable, cool location and allow it to firm again.
The appearance or texture may change slightly after melting and cooling due to the natural ingredients in our products.
Why does my product look grainy or uneven?
Natural butters can form crystals when exposed to temperature changes, particularly when they melt and then cool at different speeds.
That can change the texture without automatically meaning the product is spoiled.
Do not use it if you notice an unusual odour, visible contamination, damaged packaging or anything else that concerns you. Send us a photograph and we will help.
CHILDREN, ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVE SKIN
Is OK Sunshine safe for children?
OK Sunshine was created with our own family in mind, but no cosmetic can be guaranteed suitable for every person or every child. Review the complete ingredient list and perform a small patch test before wider use.
Speak with a healthcare professional before using unfamiliar skincare on:
- Infants
- Children with known allergies
- Anyone with eczema or antoher diagnosed skin condition
- Broken, irritated or medically treated skin
Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Many customers with sensitive skin enjoy our simple, concentrated formulas, but individual reactions are always possible—even to natural ingredients.
Patch test first and discontinue use if irritation develops.
Is it hypoallergenic?
We do not claim the products are hypoallergenic.
“Natural” does not mean allergy-free, and ingredients such as botanicals, essential oils, beeswax, shea butter and other naturally derived materials may not suit everyone.
Are the products nut-free?
Some of our formulas contain shea butter and other botanical ingredients. Customers with known allergies should review the complete ingredient list and speak with their healthcare professional before use. Contact us if you need additional sourcing information.
Will tallow or the oils clog my pores?
Our products are made from all-natural skin forward ingredients, but we have not completed finished-product comedogenicity testing and do not describe the formulas as guaranteed non-comedogenic. Everyone’s skin is different. Begin with a small amount and discontinue use if the formula does not suit your skin.
NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND TRANSPARENCY
Do you use fillers?
We formulate without adding ingredients merely to make a container appear fuller or a formula look more complicated.
Every ingredient is selected for texture, consistency, colour, aroma, formula stability or cosmetic skin feel.
Do you use synthetic fragrance?
We do not use synthetic fragrance. The aroma comes from the natural character of our ingredients and the botanical aromatic ingredients listed on each label.
Are the products handmade?
Yes. OK Sunshine is crafted in small batches in Kelowna, British Columbia.
We make it this way because close attention to temperature, mixing and cooling matters when working with natural butters, oils, tallow, waxes and minerals.
Is OK Sunshine reef-safe?
We do not use “reef-safe” as a formal performance claim, but out products do not contain any of the ingredients that have been banned in Hawaii, Mexico, and elsewhere
We publish our ingredients clearly so customers can make informed choices.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
How should I store OK Sunshine?
Store products tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from prolonged direct sunlight and excessive heat.
When travelling, keep tins and sticks upright or level whenever possible.
How long do the products last?
Our current recommended shelf life is 12-18 months from manufacture.
Once opened, always use clean hands and keep the container closed when not in use.
Replace it sooner if you notice:
- An unusual or rancid odour
- Visable contamination
- Significant unexpected color change
- Damaged packaging
Can I leave it in my car?
We do not recommend leaving natural balms inside a hot vehicle.
The formula can soften or melt, and the packaging may leak if it is tipped while liquid.
ORDERS AND CUSTOMER CARE
Where do you ship?
We currently ship throughout Canada and to selected destinations in the United States.
How quickly will my order ship?
Orders leave our Kelowna facility within one business day. You will receive tracking information as soon as your package is on the way.
What happens if my order is delayed?
Carrier estimates are not always guarantees, especially during peak seasons or severe weather.
Contact us with your order number if the tracking has stopped updating or the package has passed the expected delivery window. We will help investigate.
What happens if my product arrives melted?
Send us your order number and a clear photograph.
Natural balms can soften during summer shipping. In many cases, the product can simply be kept level and allowed to cool.
If the product or packaging has been compromised, we will work with you to make it right.
What happens if my product arrives grainy or clumpy?
Temperature changes can affect the texture of natural butters.
The product may still be suitable for use, but we want every customer to have a great first experience. Send us photographs and your order number so we can review it with you.
What if something is missing or incorrect?
Contact us with your order number and tell us what happened.
Mistakes are rare, but when they happen, we fix them.
How do I contact you?
Email us at josh@OKSunshine.shop with your order number and any helpful photographs. You are contacting a real family business, and a real person will respond.
MADE FOR OUR FAMILY. NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOURS.
As parents, we wanted something simple. Not chemical-heavy. Not something we had to second guess.
Just something clean, effective, and safe enough for our kids.
So we made it ourselves.
Built for our family. Shared with yours.
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