Hawaiian Tropic Review, Is Hawaiian Tropic Non-Toxic?
Hawaiian Tropic averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Hawaiian Tropic products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Hawaiian Tropic 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 Hawaiian Tropic have PFAS, by category
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- Oil-in-water emulsion lotion (typical, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, fragrance, UV filters)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Endocrine disruptors. Oxybenzone and octinoxate (likely ingredients in SPF 4 formulas) are absorbed through…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil/water emulsion lotion base (typical sunscreen formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants. Sunscreens in this price segment often contain undisclosed fragrance…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based lotion emulsion with mineral UV filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Hawaiian Tropic formulations typically include fragrance blends. Individual sensitivity…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil/water emulsion with waterproofing agent
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport is scented. Fragrance is a known sensitizer in sunscreens…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- spray emulsion with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation risk from spray delivery. Aerosol application can deliver fine particles and volatile organic…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil/water emulsion lotion with waterproofing agent
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration typically contains fragrance/perfume ingredients.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant sunscreen lotion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers. Fragranced cosmetics commonly contain undisclosed allergens.…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Spray sunscreen with water-resistant/waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Inhalation risk from spray propellant and aerosolized UV absorbers. Spray sunscreens deliver active…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
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- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
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- 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.
Hawaiian Tropic and PFAS, common questions
- Does Hawaiian Tropic have PFAS?
- Hawaiian Tropic averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Hawaiian Tropic products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Hawaiian Tropic non-toxic?
- Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Lotion SPF 4 is the highest-graded Hawaiian Tropic 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 Hawaiian Tropic products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Hawaiian Tropic products we have scored are Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Lotion SPF 4, HAWAIIAN Tropic Lotion Sunscreen Sheer Touch SPF, Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion Sunscreen. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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