Is Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) Reef Safe?
Not by the law. Allowed in 1 of 9 places we track. See why
- Not allowed: Hawaii
- Not allowed: Maui County
- Not allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Not allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Not allowed: Palau
- Allowed: Aruba
- Not allowed: Guam
- Not allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Not allowed: Thailand
Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) is allowed under the sunscreen laws of Aruba, but not in Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks. It combines chemical and mineral UV filters: octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5% and zinc oxide 11.7%. It was a broad-spectrum baby sunscreen lotion made by Babyganics (KAS Direct, LLC) and was water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It has been discontinued, but is kept here for reference.
Sizes: 0.25 fl oz · 2 fl oz · 6 fl oz
Where Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Not allowed | Octinoxate and octisalate: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Not allowed | Octinoxate and octisalate: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Palau | Not allowed | Octinoxate, octisalate and phenoxyethanol: banned by name. |
| Guam | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Not allowed | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
| Aruba | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Against guidance | Octinoxate and octisalate: not mineral actives. |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Against guidance | Octinoxate: on the avoid list. |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Against guidance | Octinoxate: on the avoid list. Octisalate: not a mineral active. |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force | Octinoxate: banned by name. |
Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Octinoxate | 7.5% | Chemical |
| Octisalate | 5% | Chemical |
| Zinc Oxide | 11.7% | Mineral |
Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) inactive ingredients
water, glyceryl stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, cyclopentasiloxane, stearyl/octadodecyl citrate crosspolymer, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, dimethicone crosspolymer, glycerin, tocopheryl acetate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, beeswax, lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil, rubus idaeus (red raspberry) seed oil
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: Older 'mineral-based' lotion combining zinc oxide with octinoxate and octisalate, with the NeoNourish seed oil blend; not on the brand site. Drug Facts from the FDA DailyMed label filed by KAS Direct LLC dba BabyGanics for the 6 fl oz tube (NDC 59062-1210); the 2 fl oz tube (setid 472fe515-5270-47df-9f0f-5fa35cdcd921) and the 12-pack of 0.25 fl oz single-use tubes (setid 2a3c5269-b62c-4090-8a1d-c68c5232d34b) have identical Drug Facts. Marketing end date 12/01/2017.
Common questions about Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula)
Is Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It is allowed under the sunscreen laws of Aruba, but not in Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks.
Is Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is not allowed because it contains octinoxate. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is not allowed because it contains octinoxate and octisalate, and Maui’s rule covers using it there, not just selling it. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is not allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Where is Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) not allowed?
Hawaii statewide: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Maui County: it contains octinoxate and octisalate, which are not allowed there. Hawaiʻi County (Big Island): it contains octinoxate and octisalate, which are not allowed there. The U.S. Virgin Islands: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Palau: it contains octinoxate, octisalate and phenoxyethanol, which are not allowed there. Guam: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. The Northern Mariana Islands: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there. Thailand's national parks: it contains octinoxate, which is not allowed there.
Does Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) contain oxybenzone?
Yes. It contains octinoxate 7.5%. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii and most other places with a sunscreen law.
Is Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Both. It combines mineral (zinc oxide 11.7%) and chemical (octinoxate 7.5% and octisalate 5%) UV filters, so it does not meet mineral-only rules.
Is the zinc oxide in Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) 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 Babyganics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (octinoxate formula) 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.
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