Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
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Summary
Coppertone Sport SPF 50 scores 14/100. Four chemical filters: Avobenzone 3% + Homosalate 10% + Octisalate 5% + Octocrylene 7%. Homosalate is meaningfully above the EU 7.34% cap. The inactive base includes alcohol denat (drying), dimethicone, fragrance, BHT, and methylisothiazolinone preservative (the EU 'Contact Allergen of the Year' 2013). 'Sport' marketing implies water-resistance for 80 minutes via the silicone/acrylate film, but the underlying chemistry is identical to the standard Coppertone line. In 2021 Bayer (then-owner) recalled five Coppertone aerosol spray products for benzene contamination -- like with Banana Boat, an aerosol/propellant issue, not directly this lotion. Owned by Beiersdorf since 2019.
Key ingredients 9
Homosalate (10%)Very Bad
Chemical UV filter above the EU 7.34% maximum (endocrine-disruption restriction).
See more about Homosalate (10%) →Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers and EU-26 allergens. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.
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Severe contact allergen. American Contact Dermatitis Society named MI 'Contact Allergen of the Year' in 2013. EU restricts in leave-on cosmetics.
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Chemical UV filter with systemic absorption — Scout prefers mineral filters.
See more about Avobenzone →OctisalateBad
Chemical UV filter. Skin penetration and absorption confirmed in FDA studies. Less hormonal concern than oxybenzone but still systemic.
See more about Octisalate →OctocryleneBad
Chemical UV filter. Degrades into benzophenone (a Prop 65 carcinogen) over time. Skin sensitizer and aquatic toxin.
See more about Octocrylene →DimethiconeBad
Silicone polymer. Non-biodegradable and persistent in the environment.
See more about Dimethicone →BHTBad
Butylated hydroxytoluene -- synthetic antioxidant. NTP lists as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' at high doses; flagged as endocrine disruptor by EWG.
See more about BHT →Alcohol Denat.Neutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
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