Raw Elements
6 verified products
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Read our full verification: Is Raw Elements Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
East Providence, RI
Headquarters
East Providence, RI
Founded
2011
Products Verified
6 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Raw Elements formulates and manufactures certified natural mineral sunscreen in East Providence, Rhode Island. All products are certified natural by the Natural Products Association and made in the USA. Non-nano zinc oxide is the sole active ingredient.
Last verified: April 2026
Raw Elements has been manufacturing products in East Providence, RI since 2011. We carry 6 verified American-made Raw Elements products.
Certified Natural Mineral Sunscreen
Raw Elements was founded in East Providence, Rhode Island in 2011 by Brian Guadagno, a lifeguard and educator who wanted a sunscreen that used only non-toxic ingredients and was reef-safe before reef-safe was a marketing category. The formulas use non-nano zinc oxide as the sole active ingredient — no chemical UV filters, no titanium dioxide, no nanoparticles — in concentrations that achieve SPF 30 protection across the full UV spectrum.
The Natural Products Association certification requires that all ingredients meet NPA standards for safety and sourcing, and the non-nano specification means the zinc particles are too large to penetrate the skin barrier, which addresses the primary safety concern with some zinc oxide formulations. The East Providence manufacturing maintains domestic production of a product that requires careful formulation to achieve consistent SPF performance without active ingredients that are currently under FDA safety review.
Reef-Safe and Ocean-Conscious
Raw Elements' reef-safe claim is backed by the product's chemistry: the zinc oxide active ingredient does not break down into compounds harmful to coral reef organisms, and the product contains none of the chemical UV filters — oxybenzone and octinoxate in particular — that Hawaii and other jurisdictions have banned due to reef damage evidence. For surfers, divers, and beach users in reef-adjacent areas, the reef-safe formulation is both an environmental commitment and a regulatory compliance issue as more jurisdictions restrict chemical sunscreen.
The tin packaging used for the primary Raw Elements line is specifically designed for beach use: it does not crack in heat, the lid seals reliably when closed, and the tin is recyclable at end of life. Raw Elements' East Providence manufacturing produces a product that is increasingly relevant as chemical sunscreen restrictions expand and consumers seek mineral alternatives with clean ingredient lists.
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Is Raw Elements made in the USA?
Yes. Raw Elements manufactures 6 verified products in East Providence, RI. Raw Elements formulates and manufactures certified natural mineral sunscreen in East Providence, Rhode Island, producing reef-safe, non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen certified by the Natural Products Association and made entirely in the USA.
Where is Raw Elements manufactured?
Raw Elements is headquartered in East Providence, RI. Manufacturing takes place in East Providence, RI.
What Raw Elements products can I buy?
We carry 6 verified Raw Elements products across Beauty. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Raw Elements founded?
Raw Elements was founded in 2011. Raw Elements formulates and manufactures certified natural mineral sunscreen in East Providence, Rhode Island, producing reef-safe, non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen certified by the Natural Products Association and made entirely in the USA.
Does Raw Elements ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Raw Elements products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.