On October 16, 2025 , a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court by Lewandowska Giannese Et Al v. Edgewell Personal Care Brands , alleging that Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen Lotion fails to provide the promised SPF 50 protection, and actually offers less than half that level, at SPF 20 .
The suit targets Edgewell Personal Care Brands and covers anyone in the U.S. who bought the sunscreen for personal or household use within the statutory period. The 33-page lawsuit claims that the
actual SPF level is closer to SPF 20 , less than half of what Edgewell advertises.
This SPF number was determined after the plaintiffs’ attorneys submitted the product to an independent laboratory for a ‘clinical evaluation of static sunscreen efficacy’ in accordance with Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) standards for testing and labeling sunscreens.
Consumer Risks and Health Impact False labeling matters— SPF 20 means notably less UVA/UVB protection per FDA and skin cancer advocacy group standards.
In fact, the suit underscores that many medical experts recommend SPF 30 or higher to lower the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and melanoma, particularly in high-exposure months or regions…
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