Meet Mother SPF: The Story Behind the Brand
Last updated 27 June 2026 · 6 min read
Some brands are built on a clever formula. Mother SPF was built on a story. Founded in Western Australia by Tandia Walsh, it has become one of the country's most-loved mineral sunscreen brands by doing sun care thoughtfully, from the zinc in the tube to the packaging it comes in.
Here is the story behind Mother SPF, what the brand stands for, and the range we stock. To shop, browse the mineral sunscreen collection.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Mother SPF is an Australian mineral sunscreen brand founded by Tandia Walsh.
- It makes zinc-based, broad-spectrum SPF with a focus on clean formulas and recyclable packaging.
- The range we stock includes tinted, face-and-body and glow options.
- Shop Mother SPF in the mineral sunscreen collection.
In this article
Who Is Mother SPF?
Mother SPF is an Australian brand devoted to mineral sun protection, made with zinc oxide rather than chemical UV filters. The formulas are designed to feel like skincare, light, wearable and easy to reach for every day, which is exactly what you want from an SPF you are meant to use daily.
QUICK ANSWER
Mother SPF is an Australian mineral sunscreen brand founded by Tandia Walsh. It makes zinc-based, broad-spectrum SPF with a focus on clean, wearable formulas and sustainable packaging.
Meet the Founder: Tandia Walsh
Mother SPF began with its founder, Tandia Walsh. Born and raised in Broome in Western Australia, Tandia grew up with a deep connection to nature and the outdoors.
When her mother faced health challenges, Tandia began looking more closely at the ingredients in everyday skincare, and felt there was room for sun care that was both genuinely effective and thoughtfully made. That conviction became Mother SPF, a brand built around clean formulas and a lighter footprint.
Above: Mother SPF founder, Tandia Walsh
Sustainability at Mother SPF
Sustainability runs through the way Mother SPF is made. The brand chooses mineral zinc filters over chemical ones, leans on recyclable, minimal packaging, and keeps its formulas pared back to what the skin needs.
It is the kind of considered approach we look for in the brands we stock, sun care that is mindful of both your skin and the world it is worn in.
Above: Tandia Walsh founder of Mother SPF with Mother SPF sunscreen range.
The Mother SPF Range
Here are the Mother SPF pieces we currently stock. Each one is a broad-spectrum mineral SPF, made in Australia.
Is Mother SPF Right for You?
Like all mineral sunscreens, Mother SPF is a gentle, wearable choice for most skin types. If you would like help matching a formula to your skin, see our guide to mineral sunscreen for oily, dry and combination skin, and for the basics on how mineral SPF works, the complete guide to mineral sunblock.
Shop Mother SPF
Browse the Mother SPF pieces we stock below, or see the whole mineral sunscreen collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Mother SPF?
Mother SPF was founded by Tandia Walsh, who was born and raised in Broome, Western Australia. The brand grew out of her interest in cleaner, more thoughtful skincare.
Is Mother SPF a mineral sunscreen?
Yes. Mother SPF formulas are mineral sunscreens, made with zinc oxide rather than chemical UV filters.
Is Mother SPF made in Australia?
Yes, Mother SPF is an Australian brand and its sunscreens are made in Australia.
Which Mother SPF products does VAMS Beauty stock?
We currently stock the Mother SPF Tinted Base SPF 50, the Face & Body SPF 50, and the Mother of Pearl Bronzing Drops.
Is Mother SPF good for sensitive or oily skin?
Mineral formulas are generally a gentle choice and often suit sensitive and oily skin. See our mineral sunscreen by skin type guide for help choosing.
Explore more: Shop all Mother SPF, mineral sunscreen and clean beauty at VAMS Beauty.
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