NO-AD SUNBLOCK, LOTION, WATERPROOF, SPF 15
last updated: 06/17/07 brand: No-Ad by Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| 6 | UVB hazard/exposure score |
| 8 | UVA hazard/exposure score |
| 3 | sunscreen instability |
*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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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (3%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (2%) |
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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), 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: Octylmethoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)(5%), Octyl Salicylate (Octisalate)(3%), Benzophenone 3 (Oxybenzone)(2%) Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), Mineral Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyethylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, DMDM Hydantoin, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propylparaben, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa butter), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Disodium EDTA, Allantoin
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 or after towel drying, swimming or sweating.
Warnings from packaging: * For external use only. * When using the product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. * Stop use and ask a 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.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | 6 | 68% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) BENZOPHENONE 3 (OXYBENZONE)(2%) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 54% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) OCTYLMETHOXYCINNAMATE (OCTINOXATE)(5%) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| MINERAL OIL | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SORBITAN OLEATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ACRYLATES/C10 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 high doses | POLYSORBATE-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SORBITAN OLEATE, POLYSORBATE-20, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | |
| 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, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | SORBITAN OLEATE | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | POLYSORBATE-20, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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, SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, OCTISALATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALLANTOIN |
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 moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, MINERAL OIL |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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