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Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60

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Is Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60 healthy?

Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60 scores 29/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog.

How does Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60 compare to other sunscreen?

Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60 ranks #47 of 58 sunscreen in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is KORUA Tallow Sunscreen Grass-Fed Organic SPF 50 at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate count in its favor; Isobutane, Homosalate, Avobenzone are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60

Aveeno
29 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 6
Owned by Johnson & Johnson
Category Sunscreen
Summary

⚠ Contamination Alert Specific lots of this product were recalled in 2021 after independent lab testing detected benzene — a known human carcinogen — at levels exceeding the FDA's limit. The recall was confirmed by the FDA. J&J has since settled class action lawsuits and a wrongful death claim related to the contamination. No independent lab has publicly confirmed whether current formulations are free of benzene. Source: Valisure independent testing, 2021; FDA recall notice; Hux v. Neutrogena, settled 2024 Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Body Spray SPF 60 scores 29/100. Chemical-filter aerosol with 10% homosalate; oat oil and vitamin C are modest positives.

Key ingredients 8

Isobutane
Very Bad

Isobutane aerosol propellant creates inhalation exposure during full-body spray application. Aerosol sunscreens were implicated in the 2021 benzene recalls affecting J&J brands including Aveeno.

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Homosalate
Very Bad

Homosalate at 10% is a chemical UV filter with endocrine disruption concerns. Lower than Neutrogena's 15% sprays but still a primary concern ingredient.

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Fragrance
Very Bad

Synthetic fragrance contradicts Aveeno's 'natural oat' brand positioning and adds undisclosed allergen risk in a full-body spray.

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Avobenzone
Bad

Chemical UVA filter with systemic absorption. Standard in conventional sunscreens but flagged as a concern by clean-beauty standards.

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Octocrylene
Bad

Chemical UVB filter at 10% linked to skin irritation and potential hormone disruption with regular use.

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Octisalate
Bad

Chemical UV filter and penetration enhancer that increases systemic absorption of co-formulated chemical actives.

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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Good

Oat kernel oil is a naturally-derived moisturizer with soothing properties, consistent with Aveeno's oat-based brand identity.

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Ascorbyl Palmitate
Good

A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that provides antioxidant protection against UV-induced skin damage.

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