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Brand safety report

Hawaiian Tropic.

Ingredient safety analysis based on 5 products in our database.

Safety Score

2.6/10

Products

5

Flagged Ingredients

10

The report

Full breakdown.

Hawaiian Tropic

Ormond Beach, FloridaFounded 1969
Safety Score2.6/10Poor

Hawaiian Tropic was founded in 1969 by Ron Rice in Ormond Beach, Florida, who reportedly started the company with $500 and a garbage can to mix his first batch of suntan lotion. The brand was acquired by Edgewell Personal Care (formerly Energizer Holdings' personal care division) and is known for its coconut-scented, tropical-themed sun care products. Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens have historically used chemical UV filters including oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene. The brand's emphasis on fragrance and tropical scent experience means many products also contain synthetic fragrances and parfum compounds. Despite its laid-back brand image, Hawaiian Tropic products contain some of the same chemical sunscreen ingredients that have raised safety concerns in FDA absorption studies.

Products Analyzed

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 302/10
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 503/10
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 303/10
Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active SPF 303/10
Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil SPF 82/10

Flagged Ingredients Found

homosalate(in 5 products)synthetic fragrance(in 5 products)bht(in 5 products)avobenzone(in 4 products)dimethicone(in 4 products)phenoxyethanol(in 4 products)propylene glycol(in 2 products)oxybenzonemineral oilparabens
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Who Owns Hawaiian Tropic?

Big Corp Subsidiary

Parent Company

Edgewell Personal Care(EPC)

Parent Industry

Personal Care

Parent Revenue

Approximately $2.2 billion (2024)

Also Makes

SchickBanana BoatJack BlackPlaytexWet Ones

Hawaiian Tropic is owned by Edgewell Personal Care. Edgewell acquired the brand when it separated from Energizer Holdings in 2015.

Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is personal care. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.

The line

Products by Hawaiian Tropic.

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Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic

Ingredients12
Flagged8
Safety Score2/10
avobenzonehomosalateoxybenzone
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Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 50

Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 50

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Ingredients11
Flagged6
Safety Score3/10
avobenzonehomosalatedimethicone
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30

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Ingredients13
Flagged7
Safety Score3/10
avobenzonehomosalatedimethicone
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Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active SPF 30

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Ingredients10
Flagged6
Safety Score3/10
avobenzonehomosalatedimethicone
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Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil SPF 8

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Ingredients8
Flagged5
Safety Score2/10
homosalatemineral oilsynthetic fragrance
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Ingredients of concern.

10 different ingredients of concern across Hawaiian Tropic’s product line. Each links to a full safety analysis.

8

Oxybenzone

A chemical UV filter found in many sunscreens and SPF-containing cosmetics. It absorbs UVA and UVB radiation but is a known endocrine disruptor, coral reef toxin, and one of the most frequently detected chemicals in human blood and urine.

In 1 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Hormone Disruptor
8

Parabens

A class of synthetic preservatives used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics and personal care products. Parabens can mimic estrogen in the body, raising concerns about endocrine disruption and links to breast cancer.

In 1 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Carcinogen LinkedHormone Disruptor
7

Synthetic Fragrance

An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. Under US law, companies are not required to list individual fragrance components, which may include phthalates, musks, allergens, and sensitizers.

In 5 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Hormone Disruptor
6

Homosalate

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation. Used in sunscreens and SPF cosmetics, homosalate is an endocrine disruptor that breaks down into more toxic byproducts under UV exposure.

In 5 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Hormone Disruptor
6

Mineral Oil

A colorless, odorless oil derived from petroleum distillation. Used extensively in cosmetics and skincare as an emollient and solvent. Like petrolatum, cosmetic-grade mineral oil may contain impurities if insufficiently refined.

In 1 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
5

Avobenzone

One of the few chemical UV filters that provides good UVA protection. However, it is photounstable, breaking down rapidly under UV light and losing effectiveness within 30 minutes unless stabilized by other chemicals.

In 4 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
5

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)

A synthetic antioxidant closely related to BHA, used to prevent oxidation in cosmetics and food. Less studied than BHA but shares some endocrine disruption concerns.

In 5 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Hormone Disruptor
5

Propylene Glycol

A synthetic liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer in cosmetics. While considered safe at low concentrations, it is a skin irritant at higher levels and enhances absorption of other ingredients — including harmful ones.

In 2 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
4

Dimethicone

A silicone-based polymer widely used in cosmetics and skincare for its smoothing, water-repellent properties. Not toxic in itself, but creates a synthetic barrier that can trap impurities, clog pores, and is not biodegradable.

In 4 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
4

Phenoxyethanol

A glycol ether used as a preservative in cosmetics, often marketed as a 'safer' alternative to parabens. At regulated concentrations (up to 1%), it is generally well tolerated, but higher concentrations can cause irritation and are toxic to infants.

In 4 of 5 Hawaiian Tropic products
Questions

Quick answers.

Who owns Hawaiian Tropic?
Hawaiian Tropic is owned by Edgewell Personal Care Company, the same parent company that owns Banana Boat, Jack Black, Schick, and Playtex. Edgewell acquired Hawaiian Tropic when it separated from Energizer Holdings in 2015. The brand continues to be marketed from Ormond Beach, Florida.
Is Hawaiian Tropic reef-safe?
Many Hawaiian Tropic products are not considered reef-safe by strict definitions because they contain chemical UV filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate that research has linked to coral bleaching. This is particularly ironic given the brand's tropical ocean imagery. Hawaiian Tropic has introduced some mineral-based products, but most of their line still uses chemical UV filters.
Why does Hawaiian Tropic smell so strong?
Hawaiian Tropic products are intentionally formulated with strong tropical fragrances to create a vacation-like sensory experience. These fragrances are typically synthetic fragrance compounds listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' on the ingredient label, which can represent a mixture of dozens of undisclosed chemical compounds. Synthetic fragrances are among the most common causes of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions in personal care products.
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