Hawaiian Coconut Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Lower concern. No known PFAS-typical additives in mineral sunscreen.
Alba Botanica's mineral spray uses coconut oil and mineral UV filters without typical PFAS-prone ingredients like fluorinated polymers or silicones. No public disclosure on PFAS testing or claims.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Coconut oil, water, mineral UV filters
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hawaiian Coconut Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Coconut Clear Sunscreen SPF 50 uses mineral UV filters (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) rather than chemical absorbers, which reduces systemic absorption risk. The coconut oil base provides emollient properties but is not a structural coating or sustained-release matrix. Water and plant extracts make up the carrier system. Mineral filters work by reflecting UV rather than absorbing it, a chemically simpler mechanism than organic sunscreen actives.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed constituents
Product name emphasizes coconut scent, but full fragrance composition is not listed. Individual sensitivity to fragrance components (limonene, linalool, or other terpenes in coconut extract) is possible but not quantifiable without full ingredient breakdown.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No preservative is named on typical product labels for this line. If phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, or formaldehyde-releasing agents are present, contact sensitization is possible in susceptible individuals; exact preservative system is not disclosed.
Source, ATSDR ↗Inhalation risk from spray aerosol
Spray format carries risk of inhaling propellant and fine mineral particles, though mineral UV filters are larger than respirable PM2.5 in most formulations. Direct face spraying increases this risk; hand application followed by rubbing mitigates it significantly.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide raw materials can carry trace lead or cadmium depending on source ore and refining. No specific testing or recalls have been reported for Alba Botanica sunscreens; cosmetic-grade mineral filters are regulated but not universally tested for contaminants by third parties.
Source, FDA ↗Talc or silicate contamination
No talc is listed in typical formulations of this product. If silica or silicate anti-caking agents are present, they are not commonly reported in Alba's coconut sunscreen line, but ingredient transparency remains incomplete.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Alba Botanica markets as botanically focused and cruelty-free certified (Leaping Bunny), but does not publish detailed safety data sheets or ingredient-level heavy-metal testing results on its website. The brand has no known recalls or regulatory warnings tied to this product line. Like most cosmetic brands, Alba does not disclose fragrance constituents or preservative rationale, a standard industry opacity rather than a specific red flag.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens as a category carry lower concern for endocrine-active chemical absorption than organic (chemical) sunscreens. This product's coconut oil base is less of an off-gassing concern than aerosol propellants in spray-format sunscreens from some competitors. Spray delivery format does pose inhalation risk during application, though mineral particles are generally larger than respirable aerosol size; direct face spraying should be avoided in favor of rubbing-in after spray application to hands.
If you buy it
Apply by spraying onto hands, then rubbing into skin rather than spraying directly onto the face, to minimize inhalation of mineral particles and propellant. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming; coconut oil does not degrade UV efficacy but adds water sensitivity. Store below 30°C (86°F) to prevent spray valve pressure buildup. Discontinue if irritation or rash develops and check fragrance or preservative sensitivity.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Alba Botanica has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Hawaiian Coconut Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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