Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60
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.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
IsobutaneVery 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.
See more about Isobutane →HomosalateBad
Homosalate at 10% is a chemical UV filter with endocrine disruption concerns. Lower than Neutrogena's 15% sprays but still a primary concern ingredient.
See more about Homosalate →AvobenzoneBad
Chemical UVA filter with systemic absorption. Standard in conventional sunscreens but flagged as a concern by clean-beauty standards.
See more about Avobenzone →OctocryleneBad
Chemical UVB filter at 10% linked to skin irritation and potential hormone disruption with regular use.
See more about Octocrylene →OctisalateBad
Chemical UV filter and penetration enhancer that increases systemic absorption of co-formulated chemical actives.
See more about Octisalate →FragranceBad
Synthetic fragrance contradicts Aveeno's 'natural oat' brand positioning and adds undisclosed allergen risk in a full-body spray.
See more about Fragrance →Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilGood
Oat kernel oil is a naturally-derived moisturizer with soothing properties, consistent with Aveeno's oat-based brand identity.
See more about Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil →Ascorbyl PalmitateGood
A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that provides antioxidant protection against UV-induced skin damage.
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