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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen & Deodorant
Mainstream Brand
Sunscreen & Deodorant·COOLA

COOLA Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Spray

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Organic and vegan claims are positive, but spray format and likely plastic packaging are concerns. Many COOLA spray sunscreens use chemical filters.
PFR Caution

Dermatologist-tested, vegan, gluten-free, travel size.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Organic and vegan claims are positive, but spray format and likely plastic packaging are concerns. Many COOLA spray sunscreens use chemical filters.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

COOLA's COOLA Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Spray is made from Chemical UV filters (often), aerosol can with plastic cap and internal components. Certifications: Vegan, Gluten-Free.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:PP/HDPE for cap, internal plastic components
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

COOLA COOLA Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Spray

Health Risk

Potential inhalation risk from spray, chemical UV filters. Plastic packaging contributes to environmental pollution.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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