CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2026 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm – Bear and Kind
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Best Natural Pet 2026
$27.95
Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm is a 100% organic balm formulated for everyday sun protection for dogs and cats with sensitive skin. It is suitable for daily use, safe if licked and contains no zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, synthetic UV filters, or fragrance.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Formulated with excellent clean ingredients, including Certified Organic ingredients. Vegan. Fragrance free. Plastic free.
Ethical Practices
Bear and Kind manufactures all products in Australia, with most items handcrafted on a small off-grid, solar-powered farm in regional Victoria. Ingredients are sourced from ethical and sustainable suppliers, prioritising Australian-grown botanicals and including certified organic, organically grown, or wild harvested options. The supplier screening process reviews farming methods, chemical-free practices, labour standards and sourcing transparency, with traceability maintained for key ingredients. All skincare products are 100 percent cruelty-free, with no animal testing or third-party animal testing at any stage. Full ingredient disclosure is provided on every label and product page.
Sustainable Practices
Bear and Kind is a 100 percent plastic-free brand, offering sun protection balm in fully plastic-free, recyclable aluminium tins or compostable Kraft cardboard push-up tubes. Most products are manufactured on an off-grid, solar-powered farm, reducing fossil fuel energy use and operational emissions. The brand avoids palm oil due to its link to deforestation and biodiversity loss and sources only certified organic, organically grown, or wild harvested botanicals to minimise chemical input and support low-impact agriculture.
Social Impact
Bear and Kind educates Australian pet parents through social media, a blog, and the podcast The Natural Dog Mum, offering practical guidance on natural, preventative care and featuring interviews with holistic veterinarians, canine herbalists, nutritionists and trainers. The brand supports Life of Pikelet, a Victorian rescue specialising in neonatal care for puppies with health conditions and collaborates with small Australian makers and producers to strengthen local economies and ethical supply chains.
Product Reviews by Experts
Giving a little love for our furry little friends, the consistency of this balm was super moisturising and such a treat for sensitive pups, I gave this a go as a paw balm too while under supervision. Super sweet ritual to connect and protect our pets. Loved it. Small batch, ethically made with sustainable suppliers and certified organic ingredients, what’s not to love. The plastic free packaging was easy to use and compostable, the formula itself was also stable even on the hotter days, meaning you can toss this in your bag with no worries when out and about.
This product had a really beautiful texture. The ingredients did feel literally good enough to taste and I caught my dog (Nico) munching on it when I accidentally left it unattended. The ingredients of this product felt super nourishing to the skin – you can really feel the coconut oil, avocado oil and shea butter. While it doesn’t come naturally to me to apply sunscreen to my pup, it did make me consider whether I should be since whippets do have very thin (like cow’s skin).” “This is a brand that has truly left no stone unturned when it comes to its efforts. From the provenance of Bear and Kind’s production (solar powered farm) to supplier screening and Australian made ingredients to fossil fuel minimisation and robust processes when it comes to growers, this is clearly a business that takes its sustainability goals and small batch approach as something that needs to be applied right across all operations. I was also impressed with the specificity of the give back – clearly the charitable donation portion of the business is well considered and not an afterthought.
This is such an innovative product for pets. So many nice ingredients and works smoothly when warmed up. I am impressed by this product’s packaging being plastic free and having recyclable and compostable options. I also appreciate that this is manufactured in Australia.
Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm – Bear and Kind
$27.95
Giving a little love for our furry little friends, the consistency of this balm was super moisturising and such a treat for sensitive pups, I gave this a go as a paw balm too while under supervision. Super sweet ritual to connect and protect our pets. Loved it. Small batch, ethically made with sustainable suppliers and certified organic ingredients, what’s not to love. The plastic free packaging was easy to use and compostable, the formula itself was also stable even on the hotter days, meaning you can toss this in your bag with no worries when out and about. This product had a really beautiful texture. The ingredients did feel literally good enough to taste and I caught my dog (Nico) munching on it when I accidentally left it unattended. The ingredients of this product felt super nourishing to the skin – you can really feel the coconut oil, avocado oil and shea butter. While it doesn’t come naturally to me to apply sunscreen to my pup, it did make me consider whether I should be since whippets do have very thin (like cow’s skin).” “This is a brand that has truly left no stone unturned when it comes to its efforts. From the provenance of Bear and Kind’s production (solar powered farm) to supplier screening and Australian made ingredients to fossil fuel minimisation and robust processes when it comes to growers, this is clearly a business that takes its sustainability goals and small batch approach as something that needs to be applied right across all operations. I was also impressed with the specificity of the give back – clearly the charitable donation portion of the business is well considered and not an afterthought. This is such an innovative product for pets. So many nice ingredients and works smoothly when warmed up. I am impressed by this product’s packaging being plastic free and having recyclable and compostable options. I also appreciate that this is manufactured in Australia. Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm is a 100% organic balm formulated for everyday sun protection for dogs and cats with sensitive skin. It is suitable for daily use, safe if licked and contains no zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, synthetic UV filters, or fragrance.
Categories: Best Natural Pet 2026
$27.95
Giving a little love for our furry little friends, the consistency of this balm was super moisturising and such a treat for sensitive pups, I gave this a go as a paw balm too while under supervision. Super sweet ritual to connect and protect our pets. Loved it. Small batch, ethically made with sustainable suppliers and certified organic ingredients, what’s not to love. The plastic free packaging was easy to use and compostable, the formula itself was also stable even on the hotter days, meaning you can toss this in your bag with no worries when out and about. This product had a really beautiful texture. The ingredients did feel literally good enough to taste and I caught my dog (Nico) munching on it when I accidentally left it unattended. The ingredients of this product felt super nourishing to the skin – you can really feel the coconut oil, avocado oil and shea butter. While it doesn’t come naturally to me to apply sunscreen to my pup, it did make me consider whether I should be since whippets do have very thin (like cow’s skin).” “This is a brand that has truly left no stone unturned when it comes to its efforts. From the provenance of Bear and Kind’s production (solar powered farm) to supplier screening and Australian made ingredients to fossil fuel minimisation and robust processes when it comes to growers, this is clearly a business that takes its sustainability goals and small batch approach as something that needs to be applied right across all operations. I was also impressed with the specificity of the give back – clearly the charitable donation portion of the business is well considered and not an afterthought. This is such an innovative product for pets. So many nice ingredients and works smoothly when warmed up. I am impressed by this product’s packaging being plastic free and having recyclable and compostable options. I also appreciate that this is manufactured in Australia. Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm is a 100% organic balm formulated for everyday sun protection for dogs and cats with sensitive skin. It is suitable for daily use, safe if licked and contains no zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, synthetic UV filters, or fragrance.
Categories: Best Natural Pet 2026
Giving a little love for our furry little friends, the consistency of this balm was super moisturising and such a treat for sensitive pups, I gave this a go as a paw balm too while under supervision. Super sweet ritual to connect and protect our pets. Loved it. Small batch, ethically made with sustainable suppliers and certified organic ingredients, what’s not to love. The plastic free packaging was easy to use and compostable, the formula itself was also stable even on the hotter days, meaning you can toss this in your bag with no worries when out and about. This product had a really beautiful texture. The ingredients did feel literally good enough to taste and I caught my dog (Nico) munching on it when I accidentally left it unattended. The ingredients of this product felt super nourishing to the skin – you can really feel the coconut oil, avocado oil and shea butter. While it doesn’t come naturally to me to apply sunscreen to my pup, it did make me consider whether I should be since whippets do have very thin (like cow’s skin).” “This is a brand that has truly left no stone unturned when it comes to its efforts. From the provenance of Bear and Kind’s production (solar powered farm) to supplier screening and Australian made ingredients to fossil fuel minimisation and robust processes when it comes to growers, this is clearly a business that takes its sustainability goals and small batch approach as something that needs to be applied right across all operations. I was also impressed with the specificity of the give back – clearly the charitable donation portion of the business is well considered and not an afterthought. This is such an innovative product for pets. So many nice ingredients and works smoothly when warmed up. I am impressed by this product’s packaging being plastic free and having recyclable and compostable options. I also appreciate that this is manufactured in Australia. Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm – Bear and Kind
Sunny Side Up Sun Protection Balm is a 100% organic balm formulated for everyday sun protection for dogs and cats with sensitive skin. It is suitable for daily use, safe if licked and contains no zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, synthetic UV filters, or fragrance.
Categories: Best Natural Pet 2026
Giving a little love for our furry little friends, the consistency of this balm was super moisturising and such a treat for sensitive pups, I gave this a go as a paw balm too while under supervision. Super sweet ritual to connect and protect our pets. Loved it. Small batch, ethically made with sustainable suppliers and certified organic ingredients, what’s not to love. The plastic free packaging was easy to use and compostable, the formula itself was also stable even on the hotter days, meaning you can toss this in your bag with no worries when out and about. This product had a really beautiful texture. The ingredients did feel literally good enough to taste and I caught my dog (Nico) munching on it when I accidentally left it unattended. The ingredients of this product felt super nourishing to the skin – you can really feel the coconut oil, avocado oil and shea butter. While it doesn’t come naturally to me to apply sunscreen to my pup, it did make me consider whether I should be since whippets do have very thin (like cow’s skin).” “This is a brand that has truly left no stone unturned when it comes to its efforts. From the provenance of Bear and Kind’s production (solar powered farm) to supplier screening and Australian made ingredients to fossil fuel minimisation and robust processes when it comes to growers, this is clearly a business that takes its sustainability goals and small batch approach as something that needs to be applied right across all operations. I was also impressed with the specificity of the give back – clearly the charitable donation portion of the business is well considered and not an afterthought. This is such an innovative product for pets. So many nice ingredients and works smoothly when warmed up. I am impressed by this product’s packaging being plastic free and having recyclable and compostable options. I also appreciate that this is manufactured in Australia.You Might Also Like