MIESSENCE REFLECT OUTDOOR BALM (OUTDOOR USE), SPF 15
last updated: 01/01/09 brand: Miessence by Organic and Natural Enterprise Group (ONE Group)
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF 15-30
COMPANY POLICIES
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| HIGH | 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.
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| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (29.5%) |
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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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
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: organic olea europae (olive) fruit oil, zinc oxide, capric triglyceride (coconut), organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter, organic unrefined cera alba (beeswax), avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), organic copernicia prunifera (carnauba) wax, aroma (essential oils), organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, dunaliella salina algae extract.
Directions from packaging: Apply generously to skin surfaces exposed to sunlight 20 minutes before exposure. Reapply every two hours. Use any time you’re outdoors, exposed to the elements.
user reviews & comments
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 81% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards |
| UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS aroma (essential oils) | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT organic rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) CO2 extract (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAPONIFIED OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL SAPONIFIED ORGANIC OLIVE OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT DUNALIELLA SALINA ALGAE EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAPONIFIED SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BEESWAX (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX organic copernicia prunifera (carnauba) wax (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 developmental effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS |
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 | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHEROL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS, DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT, SAPONIFIED SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SAPONIFIED OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT |
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 | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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