Read the Label Online: Banana Boat Sport Performance Coolzone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Apr 29th, 2014

Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting, Inc.

Banana Boat Sport Performance Coolzone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

Banana Boat Sport Performance Coolzone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50

For many, summer is around the corner, and it’s time to break out the sunscreen to protect skin from UV while wearing swimsuits and sports gear. Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone Lotion SPF 50 “instantly cools and refreshes skin” with its aloe-enriched formula, and the broad-spectrum UVA/UVB formula claims to provide “resilient, water-resistant (80 min) protection for any sport activity” in a “non-greasy and fast-absorbing” lotion. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

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