Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive

sunscreen • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for adults to use Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive contains 10 ingredients. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (10 found)

Isobutane

🚨6/10

For adults: Isobutane is usually a propellant in spray products. It can irritate the skin, eyes and lungs and may cause skin allergic reactions in some people. Some governments limit its use because of possible contamination and safety concerns, so it’s best treated with caution.

Organ Risk - Isobutane has been classified as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and flagged as a high human-health priority by a national environmental health agency, which means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs like the lungs or liver (Environment Canada).

Banned - Use of isobutane in cosmetics is restricted in some jurisdictions and subject to limits or bans on use, concentration, or manufacturing methods (Health Canada; EU Cosmetics Directive).

Irritant - Strong human evidence shows isobutane can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs, so it can cause redness, stinging, or cough when people are exposed (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Asthma - Because isobutane is reported to be a lung irritant and carries occupational inhalation hazards, exposure can worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma symptoms (EU GHS hazard labeling; Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Immune system - There is strong evidence that isobutane can act as a human skin toxicant or allergen, meaning it can trigger immune reactions in some people (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Eczema - Because it can cause skin allergy and irritation in people, isobutane may trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Confidence: MEDIUM

Homosalate

⚠️5/10

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient. For adults and teens, it is usually okay when used in products that follow local rules, but it gets into the body and some safety reviews have flagged possible hormone effects and contamination concerns.

Hormones - Lab studies and a 2021 safety opinion found signs that homosalate can affect hormone systems, including weak activity at androgen (male-hormone) receptors. This means it may interfere with normal hormone signals in children.

Confuse Hormones - Cell-based tests showed homosalate can act at hormone receptors and block normal signals. A scientific safety committee reported limited evidence of this hormone-like activity, so it can confuse hormone messaging in the body.

Fertility - A regulatory assessment of salicylate esters found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. That suggests a possible risk to growth or future fertility with enough exposure.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified homosalate as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs. That means repeated or higher exposures may hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Absorbed - Clinical research showed sunscreen actives, including homosalate, can be measured in the blood after skin use. Other studies show it can help other chemicals penetrate the skin, so it is absorbed through the skin into the body.

Banned - Japan’s Ministry of Health restricts how homosalate may be used in cosmetics and sets concentration limits. Because of those limits, some regulated product programs also restrict its use.

Environmental - Environment Canada lists homosalate as suspected to be an environmental toxin. This raises concerns about harm to water life and the wider environment after release.

Long-Term Risk - Given the animal reproductive findings, organ-toxicity classification, and contamination concerns, repeated or long-term exposure could lead to health effects over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Octisalate

✅3/10

For adults: Octisalate used on the skin (in sunscreens and lotions) is generally low to moderately risky when used as directed. Most people tolerate it fine, but there are some notes about it getting into the body, rare allergic reactions, and possible contamination.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Octocrylene

✅3/10

For adults: Octocrylene is commonly used in sunscreens and is usually considered low risk when used as directed, but it is not risk‑free. Some people can get allergic skin reactions, and studies show it can be absorbed into the body and persist in the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

Alcohol Denat.

✅2/10

For adults, denatured alcohol in skin products is usually low risk. It can dry or irritate skin and can let other ingredients soak in more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

✅1/10

For adults this ingredient is generally safe when used on the skin. It helps products form a thin film and is not linked to major health risks in the safety listings.

No Known Risk - Current ingredient assessments show no concerns above low for this substance. Reviews list cancer, allergy/immune effects, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions all at low concern, so there are no identified real risks for typical skin use in children.

Confidence: HIGH

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is commonly used in lotions, sunscreens and creams and is considered low risk for most adults. It helps products spread and leaves a light, non-greasy feel.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylyl Glycol

✅1/10

For adults, caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. It helps keep skin hydrated and helps preserve products. Most adults do not have problems with it.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Isododecane

✅1/10

For adults, isododecane is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. Most people won’t have a problem with it, though a few may experience mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Very safe for adults when used on intact skin. Commonly used as a sunscreen ingredient and skin barrier agent.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive

Adult-safe? Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive

Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive is not recommended for adults due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 10 ingredients in Banana Boat Simply Protect Sensitive. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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