California Baby Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+ (old formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CALIFORNIA BABY SUNSCREEN LOTION NO FRAGRANCE, SPF 30+ (OLD FORMULATION)

last updated: 03/31/07 brand: California Baby by California Baby

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

83%

data gap

PRODUCT USES

baby sunscreen
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGH	UVB sunburn protection
HIGH	UVA protection
HIGH	UVA/UVB balance
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
blocking strength

Product total

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (18%)

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
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), 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 Ingredient: (non-nano) Titanium Dioxide 18% Other Ingredients (INCI): Purified water, alkyl benzoate (coconut/moisturizer), cyclomeythicone (silicone/water repellent), *vegetable glycerin (coconut), dipolyhydyroxystearate (coconut/works to emulsify), candelilla cera (candelilla plant wax/protects against moisture loss), tocopherol (vit. e/antioxidant), *squalane (olive oil/emollient), *cocos nucifera oil (coconut oil), magnesium sulfate (epsom salts), panthenol and allantoin (vit. b complex factor), magnesium stearate, capryloyl glycine and undecylenoyl glycine (amino acids). No fragrance or scent masking agents. *organic, sustainable or renewable.

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally and uniformly 30 minutes prior to UV exposure. Reapply to dry skin every 2 hours or as needed.

Warnings from packaging: Warnings: Use on children under six months only with the advice of a physician. Common Sense Caution: Intended for external use only. If any adverse reactions, discontinue use and contact physician immediately.

User Reviews & Comments

	marsha123	"This is a fabulous sun screen, considering it's ingredients and safety rating. It spreads on rather thick and might not be suitable for wearing on yo ..."	Read more.
	missy	"After finding out my Oil of Olay SPF 15 had ingredients in it I did'nt want to use anymore, I shopped for months for a replacement. I found this prod ..."	Read more.
	emmasmom	"This is a great product. It keeps my baby protected in the sun when applied as directed. The only issue I have with it, is that it is thick. It's a l ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (Active Ingredient)	1	86%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE CYCLOMEYTHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE	2	76%	Restrictions & warnings
SQUALANE (ORGANIC)	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	89%	None Identified
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
LYSINE COCOATE	0	100%	None Identified
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	0	100%	None Identified
DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	0	100%	None Identified
ALLANTOIN ALLATOIN	0	94%	None Identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	0	93%	None Identified
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more animal studies show neurodevelopmental effects at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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)		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, PANTHENOL
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
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	CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), MAGNESIUM SULFATE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CYCLOMETHICONE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		SQUALANE,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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, PANTHENOL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CYCLOMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), LYSINE COCOATE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ALLANTOIN

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)