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Banana boat Ultra protect sunscreen lotion SPF 50 PA+++

Is Banana boat Ultra protect sunscreen lotion chemical or mineral? Based on its published ingredient list, it is a Chemical sunscreen and it contains fragrance.

Ultra protect sunscreen lotion

Banana boat · SPF 50 · PA+++

Filter Type
Chemical
Uses organic UV filters that absorb sunlight.
Contains Fragrance
May not suit those with sensitive skin or eczema. Matched: Linalool, Parfum
❌ Not Recommended for Eczema & Sensitive Skin
  • Contains chemical UV filters: Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3
  • Contains photostabilizers: Butyloctyl Salicylate
  • Contains fragrance or allergens: Linalool, Parfum
Mineral Filters
None detected
Chemical Filters
Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3
Boosters
Photostabilizers

Prevent breakdown of UV filters by absorbing their excited energy and dissipating it safely

Butyloctyl Salicylate
Antioxidant Photostabilizers

Stabilize UV filters, boost SPF, and prevent free radical (ROS) damage — triple-action ingredients

Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid
Fragrance & Allergens
Linalool, Parfum

This tool matches ingredients against known UV filter and allergen names. It is not medical advice — consult a dermatologist for known allergies or skin conditions.

How this classification works

Sunscreen Checker matches every ingredient on the product's published ingredient list against a reference of UV filters, photostabilizers, fragrance allergens, and sensitive-skin exclusion ingredients. The UV filters found in this product: Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3. The result reflects what is in the ingredient list — not marketing claims on the packaging. Formulas can change; if you spot a newer ingredient list, you can re-check it here.

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