Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
SPF 50 chemical sunscreen lotion. Contains avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene. Coppertone is one of the most popular sunscreen brands.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026
Conventional chemical sunscreens contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, and other UV filters that are absorbed through the skin and detected in blood, urine, and breast milk. The FDA has found that oxybenzone reaches blood concentrations 277 times higher than the safety threshold after a single day of use. Mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are not absorbed through the skin.
Why We Rated It This Way
Coppertone Sport contains multiple chemical UV filters that are absorbed through the skin and detected in blood and urine. Mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) are not absorbed and provide equivalent sun protection.
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.
homosalate
Chemical UV filter absorbed through skin
Endocrine disruption, detected in blood and urine
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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