What is Sun me up?

☀️ Sun Me Up: Why We Made a Sun-Loving Oil (and Why That Doesn’t Mean Skip SPF)

At Foxtrot, we’re not scared of the sun — and we’re definitely not here to sell you fear-based skincare.

We believe the sun is one of the most powerful, life-giving forces on earth. It boosts your mood. Powers your hormones. Helps you make vitamin D (a literal anti-cancer, immune-loving hormone). And it connects you to nature — body, skin, soul.

But here’s the thing: too much sun, unprotected, for too long? That’s how you burn. And burns? Burns are damage. We don’t want that for you.

Enter: Sun Me Up

Sun Me Up is a certified organic, antioxidant-loaded facial and body oil designed to support your skin in the sun — not block it.

It’s made with raspberry seed oil, carrot seed, pomegranate, green tea, and sea buckthorn — botanicals that are rich in natural UV-scattering compounds and antioxidants. These help:

• Defend skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure

• Soothe inflammation after sun time

• Nourish and strengthen the skin barrier

We call it a “sun filter,” not a sunscreen. Because it’s not.

🌞 What It Does:

• Helps support your skin’s natural resilience in the sun

• Provides antioxidant protection against UV-related free radicals

• Leaves skin soft, hydrated, and radiant

• Smells and feels like a sunlit day in a bottle

❌ What It Doesn’t Do :

This is not a sunscreen. It is not SPF-rated or TGA-listed, and it does not prevent sunburn.

If you’re planning on being out in full sun, especially during peak hours, we recommend layering Sun Me Up under a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen — or just wear a damn hat. That works too.

☀️ But Isn’t Sun Exposure Bad?

No — not always. We’re not here to demonise the sun.

Humans are biologically designed to be in the sun. In fact, low sun exposure has been linked to depression, poor immune function, hormonal imbalance, and even increased mortality. (Barbara O’Neill, Dr. Holick, and many others have spoken about this for years.)

The key? Respect the sun. Don’t run from it. Don’t fry in it.

Morning and late afternoon sun, short bursts of unprotected exposure, and skin-loving support from things like Sun Me Up are the sweet spot.

Final Word?

We don’t think the answer is hiding from the sun forever.

We think the answer is smart exposure, strong skin, and supporting your natural glow — inside and out.

Sun Me Up is not a sunblock. It’s a sun companion — for those of us who love the light, but respect the burn.