Hawaiian Sunscreen Green Tea SPF 45
Lower concern mineral sunscreen. MADE SAFE certified.
Alba Botanica sunscreens use mineral UV filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) without known PFAS additives. MADE SAFE certification strengthens confidence, though no explicit PFAS-free claim.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral UV filters, water and plant extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hawaiian Sunscreen Green Tea SPF 45 is made of, ingredients and materials
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen uses mineral UV filters, primarily zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which sit on skin rather than absorb into it. The formulation includes water and plant extracts (green tea, aloe) as stated; mineral filters themselves do not metabolize systemically. Mineral filters have a long safety history in cosmetics and carry no known bioaccumulation risk, unlike organic chemical UV absorbers.
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
Product contains plant extracts and is marketed with green tea scent; while botanical, plant-derived fragrance compounds can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitization in susceptible individuals. Specific allergen disclosure is not detailed on typical packaging.
1,4-dioxane (from surfactants/emulsifiers)
Mineral sunscreen emulsions may contain non-ionic surfactants or PEG-based emulsifiers that can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Alba Botanica does not publicly commit to 1,4-dioxane-free sourcing; contamination level, if present, would likely be trace.
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 in cosmetic-grade mineral sunscreens are subject to purity standards. No recalls or contamination reports are on record for Alba Botanica sunscreen products; mineral filter quality is well-regulated in this brand category.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
This product is formulated as a liquid or cream sunscreen, not a powder. Talc-based contamination risk does not apply to Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen based on stated product format.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
MADE SAFE certification screens for formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. No formaldehyde releasers are documented in Alba Botanica's published formulations; the brand typically uses safer preservative systems.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Alba Botanica holds MADE SAFE certification, a third-party standard that screens for hormone disruptors, carcinogens, and reproductive toxicants. The brand does not make explicit public statements about PFAS avoidance, though MADE SAFE certified products are tested for some PFAS-adjacent concerns. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens like this occupy the lower-hazard end of the category; they avoid organic UV absorbers (oxybenzone, avobenzone) that carry endocrine concerns. Most mass-market sunscreens use chemical absorbers or combinations. Alba's mineral formula and third-party certification place it above typical drugstore alternatives in transparency and hazard profiling.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; sunscreen potency can degrade if left in hot cars. Shake before use to ensure even mineral filter distribution. Reapply every 2 hours if swimming or sweating heavily, as water can reduce efficacy. Discontinue if skin irritation or rash develops; mineral filters rarely trigger reactions but plant extracts (green tea) can sensitize some users.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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 Sunscreen Green Tea SPF 45?
- 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
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