Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 7/20/2024
In this Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion review, I find a sunscreen lotion which provides only so-so protection from UV. This is surprising since Banana Boat products typically score well on my tests.
The Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion is a chemical sunscreen formulation using the active ingredients of Homosalate at 10%, Octocrylene at 6%, and Avobenzone at 3%.
The results from testing the Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion show that this chemical formulation reduced UVA by 86.89%, filtered UVB by 82.76%, and blocked total UVI by 86.66%. This is a mediocre SPF 60 sunscreen lotion.
Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Homosalate (10%), Octocrylene (6%), Avobenzone (3%)
Inactive Ingredients: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Manufacturers Website: www.bananaboat.com
Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Tear-free
- Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes
- Pediatrician tested delicate kid’s skin
- Viscosity is medium-low.
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion has a medium-low viscosity. It distributes well in thicker layers, but does show some some issues when spread thin (as evidenced by the slide sample).
Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 79.42 | 79.79 | |
| UVA | 41558 | 5449.8 | 86.89% |
| UVB | 2163.5 | 373 | 82.76% |
| UVI | 24.44 | 3.26 | 86.66% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
I would just get something better honestly. Judging by the manufacturers website no longer carrying this product, it may be they recommend the same.
Want to try the Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion?
A mediocre SPF 60 sunscreen lotion.
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