AUBREY ORGANICS NATURAL SUN GREEN TEA PROTECTIVE SUNSCREEN, SPF 25
last updated: 04/26/08 brand: Aubrey Organics by Aubrey Organics, Inc.
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF 15-30
COMPANY POLICIES
Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy |
Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| HIGH | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
Active ingredient UV |
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (8%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (10%) |
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Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)
Ingredients from packaging: Active ingredients INCI: Padimate O (PABA ester) - 8%, Titanium Dioxide - 10%, Inactive ingredients INCI: Aqua, cetyl alcohol (coconut fatty alcohol), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba butter), alcohol denat., Helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil*, Camellia japonica (camellia) oil, lecithin, glycerin, Epilobium angustifolium (willowherb) extract, Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice*, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf*, glyceryl linoleate and glyceryl linolenate (vitamin F), silica, Citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Glycine soja (soybean) oil, Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, beta-carotene, Jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil, Tanacetum annuum (Morrocan blue camomile) oil*. *Organic / biologique
Directions from packaging: • Apply generously 30 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. • Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. • Reapply as needed after towel drying, swimming or sweating. Shake Well Before Using
Warnings from packaging: • For external use only. • Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask doctor if • rash or irritation develops and lasts. • Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
user reviews & comments
| Canada |  | "My husband doesn't like this because it won't absorb into his skin. I don't mind it, but you have to apply it frequently to keep from getting burned. ..." | Read more. | |
| cherry pie | | "I love this suncrean. I am very fair and I burn so easily, I apply this in the morning and I don't have to worry about it all day. I have even gone sw ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 1 | 72% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O (PABA ESTER) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LECITHIN | 4 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SD ALCOHOL 38B | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | 3 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) |
| GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) OIL | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| BETA CAROTENE | 1 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) OIL* (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) LEAF JUICE* (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) BUTTER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VITAMIN F | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL CAMELLIA JAPONICA (CAMELLIA) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TANACETUM ANNUUM (BLUE TANSY) OIL TANACETUM ANNUUM (MORROCAN BLUE CAMOMILE) OIL*. (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA (DEIONIZED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 38B |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, BETA CAROTENE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 38B |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LECITHIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 38B | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILICA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 38B | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses | BETA CAROTENE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, BETA CAROTENE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 38B, LECITHIN, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BETA CAROTENE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SILICA |
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