Does Aveeno sunscreen have PFAS?
Aveeno sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Aveeno sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Aveeno sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 6 of the 6 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
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Aveeno sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- Mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), water-based moisturizer base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (inhalation risk, cosmetic-grade particle size). Mineral sunscreens in powder…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), typical cosmetic excipients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Cosmetic sunscreens typically use preservatives like methylchloroisothiazolinone or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Product is labeled 'hypoallergenic' but contains fragrance compounds.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based lotion emulsion; typical actives, avobenzone, octinoxate, or mineral filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chemical UV absorber photodegradation (avobenzone stability). Avobenzone, a common chemical filter in Aveeno…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based lotion emulsion (typical sunscreen base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based lotions require preservatives to prevent bacterial growth; Aveeno typically…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant lotion base with mineral sunscreen actives (likely zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Aveeno Protect + Hydrate is a scented formulation. Fragrance compounds in sunscreens can…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Aveeno average of 75.
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Aveeno averages 75.
See every Aveeno product we grade on the Aveeno brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.