Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Hawaiian Tropic has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Oil/water emulsion with waterproofing agent
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport is an oil-water emulsion designed to remain on skin during water exposure. The waterproofing effect comes from the emulsion structure and hydrophobic ingredients (oils), not from a fluorinated coating. Active ingredients are typically avobenzone, octinoxate, or similar UV filters common to broad-spectrum sunscreens; these are regulated by the FDA and not classified as cosmetic hazards in standard formulations at labeled concentrations.
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
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport is scented. Fragrance is a known sensitizer in sunscreens; individuals with fragrance sensitivity or atopic dermatitis may experience contact dermatitis. No specific allergen disclosure (e.g., limonene, linalool) is on record for this formulation.
UV filter photostability and skin absorption
Chemical UV absorbers like avobenzone and octinoxate can degrade under UV exposure and some evidence suggests measurable systemic absorption after repeated use. This is a known property of the ingredient class, not unique to this brand, and does not constitute a ban-level hazard under current FDA guidance.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No reports of lead, cadmium, or antimony contamination in this product or brand. Cosmetic colorants are FDA-regulated for purity; risk is low but brand does not publish independent pigment testing.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane (production contaminant)
1,4-dioxane can arise from ethoxylation of surfactants in emulsified sunscreens. No testing or contamination reports are on record for Hawaiian Tropic products; risk depends on manufacturing process, which is not publicly disclosed.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin) are not listed on standard Hawaiian Tropic formulations; modern sunscreens favor preservatives with lower concern for formaldehyde release. No recalls or reports implicate this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Hawaiian Tropic is owned by Edgewell Personal Care (formerly Energizer Personal Care). The brand does not publish ingredient sourcing, heavy-metal testing, or PFAS statements. No major recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product line are on record. Ingredient lists are standard for mass-market sunscreens and do not flag unusual allergens or restricted substances.
How it compares in its category
This sunscreen sits in the mainstream, price-accessible segment. It contains no physical mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), relying instead on chemical UV absorbers, which is typical for oil-based formulations aimed at water sports. Formulations with fragrance and colorants (common in this product) carry slightly higher risk of allergic sensitization than unscented mineral alternatives, but the incidence remains low in the general population.
If you buy it
Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or toweling, per FDA label guidance. Store below 30°C (86°F) away from direct light to preserve UV filter stability; heat can reduce efficacy over time. Patch test on inner arm if you have sensitive skin or known fragrance sensitivities. Discard if product separates, discolors, or reaches expiration; these signs may indicate UV-filter degradation.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hawaiian Tropic has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50?
- 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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