EWG's Sunscreen Investigation 2009 Donate

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

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

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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

HIGHUVB sunburn protection
HIGHUVA protection
HIGHUVA/UVB balance
HIGHsunscreen 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:
noCancer
noDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesRestrictions & warnings
noAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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)
186%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL
VITAMIN E
287%Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE
CYCLOMEYTHICONE
283%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE276%Restrictions & warnings
SQUALANE
(ORGANIC)
193%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
(ORGANIC)
189%None Identified
MAGNESIUM STEARATE183%Occupational hazards
LYSINE COCOATE0100%None Identified
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN0100%None Identified
DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE0100%None Identified
ALLANTOIN
ALLATOIN
094%None Identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX093%None Identified
WATER00%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)

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