NEUTROGENA FRESH COOLING BODY MIST SUNBLOCK, SPF 30
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Neutrogena by Johnson & Johnson
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sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | 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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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (3%) |
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| HOMOSALATE (8%) |
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| OCTISALATE (4%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (2.35%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (5%) |
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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: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, 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: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (4%), Octocrylene (2.35%), Oxybenzone (5%)Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40-1 (67%), Isobutane, Dethylhexyl 2, 6 Naphthalate, Trisoloxane, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, PPG 5 Ceteth 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Menthyl PCA, Lauryl PCA, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Fragrance
Directions from packaging: Apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. Hold can 6-8 inches away from body and apply liberally, ensuring complete coverage. Do not spray into face. Spray into hand and apply to the face. Use in well ventilated area. Reapply after swimming, excessive perspiration, towel drying, or extended sun exposure.
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Do no spray directly on face. Discontinue use if sign of irritation or rash appear. Use on children under 6 months of age only with the advice of a physician. Keep this and all drugs our of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Care Center immediately. Caution: Flammable. Contents under pressure. Do not use near fire, heat or while smoking. Do not puncture or incinerate. Store at temperature below 120°F (48°C). Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
user reviews & comments
| anonymous 19746 | " I recently bought and used Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock with helioplex, SPF 30 and wore it when I sat at the pool chatting with friend ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 54% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 7 | 58% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOBUTANE | 5 | 79% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| SD ALCOHOL 40 | 5 | 77% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN) |
| HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | 1 | 77% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PPG-5-CETETH-20 | 3 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRISILOXANE TRISOLOXANE | 1 | 89% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE DETHYLHEXYL 2 6 NAPHTHALATE | 1 | 96% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAURYL PCA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MENTHYL PCA | 0 | 100% | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40, RETINYL PALMITATE |
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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | HOMOSALATE |
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 | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any toxicant - strong evidence | ISOBUTANE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRISILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTOCRYLENE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 40, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40, ISOBUTANE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40, ISOBUTANE |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTOCRYLENE |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOBUTANE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-5-CETETH-20 | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| 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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ISOBUTANE, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRISILOXANE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTISALATE, LAURYL PCA, MENTHYL PCA, HOMOSALATE, FRAGRANCE, DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER |
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 high doses | ISOBUTANE |
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) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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