Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport Performance Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray - SPF 30

8/20 Best Ingredients

8/20 Good Ingredients

4/20 Unfavorable Ingredients

5/20 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate

Diethylhexyl Syringylidene Malonate. Antioxidant, improves the effectiveness of sunscreen formulas containing avobenzone
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16492073
aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) extract

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
retinyl acetate (vitamin a)

Vitamin A. Heals wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 17515510

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387
tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e)

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient

caprylyl glycol

Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer

Sunscreen Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

avobenzone (3%)

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient

Abrasive Ingredients

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

Protective Ingredients

sd alcohol 40

Alcohol Denatured. Antifoaming and antimicrobial properties. Denatured alcohols are considered safe as used in cosmetic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18569160

Neutral Ingredients

isobutane

Isobutane. Propellant used in sprays. Considered safe when in vapor form. Negative environmental effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 75-28-5
acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer

Acrylates/octylacrylamide Copolymer. Film forming agent
fragrance

Fragrance.

peg 8 dimethicone

Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica

Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica. Bulking agent
octyldodecanol

Octyldodecanol. Lubricant. Potentially irritating, potential cause for contact dermatitis. Not enough data
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 9165214

Unfavorable Ingredients

homosalate (10%)

Homosalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24555679
octisalate (5%)

Octisalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16956469

octocrylene (10%)

Octocrylene. Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20644036
oxybenzone (6%) inactive

Oxybenzone. Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8043404

Original List of Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%) Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40, Isobutane, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), PEG-8 Dimethicone, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Octyldodecanol, Silica

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Merchant's description of this product:
Banana Boat ultramist sport preformance dri-blok lotion spray sunblock provides fast and even protection with one touch. The breakthrough formula goes on like a lotion but dries in seconds to a super light, clean feel so your grip won't slip. It is formulated with patented avotriplex technology for photostable, high UVA/UVB protection that won't break down under the sun. read more

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