Does Banana Boat sunscreen have PFAS?
Banana Boat sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Banana Boat sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Banana Boat sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 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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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
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Banana Boat sunscreen worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can contain trace lead or cadmium depending on ore sourcing and…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based sunscreen lotion (emulsion)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Endocrine disruptors. If this product uses oxybenzone, octinoxate, or similar organic filters rather than…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant lotion emulsion with mineral/organic sunscreen filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic UV filter allergenicity and photostability. Chemical sunscreen filters (oxybenzone, avobenzone…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant spray sunscreen (aerosol formula)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation risk from aerosol spray. Spray sunscreen inhalation is documented in product safety literature as…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion lotion with waterproof polymer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sunscreen lotions commonly include fragrance compounds; Banana Boat…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant lotion emulsion (unspecified surfactants/polymers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV filter sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis. Oxybenzone and octinoxate, common actives in Banana…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sunscreens in this category commonly include fragrance compounds.…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Banana Boat 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. Banana Boat averages 75.
See every Banana Boat product we grade on the Banana Boat brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.