Is Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Reef Safe?
Yes, by the law. Allowed in all 9 places we track. See why
- Allowed: Hawaii
- Allowed: Maui County
- Allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Allowed: Palau
- Allowed: Aruba
- Allowed: Guam
- Allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Allowed: Thailand
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 meets every sunscreen law we track, including the mineral-only rules in Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) and Palau. It uses one mineral UV filter: zinc oxide 18.3%. It is a broad-spectrum body sunscreen spray made by Alba Botanica (The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.) and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.
Where Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Palau | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Aruba | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Guam | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Meets guidance | |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Meets guidance | |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Meets guidance | |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force |
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | 18.3% | Mineral |
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bentonite, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Macadamiate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Water (Aqua)
Highlighted ingredients are regulated somewhere; red ones are restricted in at least one location we track. Dotted ones are listed below.
Fragrance allergens, essential oils and alcohol
None of the 80 fragrance allergens on the EU list appear on this label, and it lists no fragrance, essential oil or drying alcohol.
The EU requires these allergens to be named on cosmetic labels above 0.001% in leave-on products (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III). They can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitized; they don’t affect whether a sunscreen is legal anywhere we track.
Note: Air-powered mist spray. Inactive list appears alphabetical on the brand page. Sizes are not listed on the brand product page.
Common questions about Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
Is Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It meets every sunscreen law we track, including the mineral-only rules in Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) and Palau. Its only UV filters are minerals, which every law we track permits.
Is Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is allowed. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is allowed. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Does Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?
No. It contains neither oxybenzone nor octinoxate, the two chemicals banned under Hawaii’s statewide law.
Is Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Mineral. Its UV filter is zinc oxide 18.3%.
Is the zinc oxide in Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 non-nano?
Its Drug Facts ingredient list doesn’t state particle size, and US labels aren’t required to. Many brands make non-nano claims elsewhere on the pack or website. No sunscreen law we track regulates nano particles.
Is Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 water resistant?
Yes, for up to 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, according to its label. Reapply after 80 minutes in the water, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
What is the UPC for Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30?
The UPC barcode is 724742004040. Different sizes and scents carry different barcodes.
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