Sport Sunscreen SPF 50

Name: Sport Sunscreen SPF 50
Brand: Coppertone

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains oxybenzone, octinoxate, and other chemical sunscreen filters that have been detected in blood after application. Oxybenzone is linked to hormone disruption and is banned in Hawaii and other jurisdictions.

PFR Avoid

Chemical sunscreen with oxybenzone and octinoxate. One of the most popular sunscreens for outdoor activities.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Chemical sunscreens contain filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate that have been detected in blood after a single application and are linked to hormone disruption.

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Coppertone's chemical sunscreen contains oxybenzone — a chemical that the FDA has flagged for insufficient safety data and that has been detected in blood after a single application. Mineral alternatives provide equal protection without the chemical concerns.

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:Plastic bottle

Phthalates

Source

Chemical sunscreen filters (oxybenzone)

Health Risk

Hormone disruption from chemical sunscreen filters absorbed through skin

Who Is Most At RiskDaily sunscreen users, especially children

Peer-Reviewed Sources

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.