Coppertone Review, Is Coppertone Non-Toxic?
Coppertone averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Coppertone products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Coppertone grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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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Does Coppertone have PFAS, by category
Which Coppertone products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), lotion base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Product is marketed as fragrance-free or lightly…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative irritants or allergens. Standard lotion preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol) are used in…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-in-water emulsion, mineral oil base, no waterproofing agent disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic UV filter stability and photostability, SPF 15 lotions typically use avobenzone or oxybenzone as UVA…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant sunscreen lotion (SPF 45)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Sunscreen lotions commonly include fragrance compounds or fragrance…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant lotion (oil/water emulsion)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV filter photostability and breakdown. Avobenzone and octinoxate, standard in chemical sunscreens, degrade…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Lotion base with water-resistant film-forming polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic UV absorber photodegradation and skin penetration. Chemical sunscreen actives (e.g. avobenzone) are…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Coppertone sells
- 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
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Coppertone and PFAS, common questions
- Does Coppertone have PFAS?
- Coppertone averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 Coppertone products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Coppertone non-toxic?
- Coppertone Pure and Simple Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 is the highest-graded Coppertone product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Coppertone products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Coppertone products we have scored are Coppertone Pure and Simple Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Coppertone Tanning Lotion SPF 15 Sunscreen. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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