The claim
Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray is highly toxic, filled with isobutane, and fries your skin.
Original publisher’s rating
Misleading
Reviewed by Factcrescendo India ↗ ·
Read the original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says isobutane is a commonly used aerosol propellant whose main hazard is flammability, not skin toxicity. It attributes reported skin reactions to individual sensitivities, sun exposure, or improper application—not chemical corrosion—and concludes the viral claim is misleading.[S1]
Additional context
Separately, the review reports that in July 2022 Edgewell announced a voluntary recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after finding trace benzene in the propellant; it says the recall applied to specific batches. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo India original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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