KISS MY FACE 100% PARABEN FREE SUNSCREEN WITH OAT PROTEIN, SPF 30
last updated: 06/28/07 brand: Kiss My Face by Kiss My Face Corporation
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (6%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (4%) |
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, 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- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 6.0%, Titanium Dioxide 4.0% Inactive Ingredients- Deionized Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Emulsifying Wax, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 1-2 Octanediol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol,Hydroxyethyl-cellulose, Coconut Oil, Iron Oxides
Directions from packaging: Apply liberally 20 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months, ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. 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.
user reviews & comments
| Sheri |  | "I love it! It's thinner than most other sunscreens and thus, is absorbed more rapidly! Once it's absorbed, you cannot tell you have anything on. Od ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 18151 | "Users Beware! I used this product and I had the worst allergic reaction to it (contact dermatitis) - I was itchy and miserable for my entire vacation! ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE TITANIUM DIOXIDE 4.0% (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 7.5% (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 66% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTISALATE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE 6.0% (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HEXYL LAURATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| EMULSIFYING WAX | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETYL DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 1-2 OCTANEDIOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OCTISALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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) |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE |
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 | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES |
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) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | SODIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | CETYL DIMETHICONE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ETHYLHEXYL 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, OCTISALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, EMULSIFYING WAX, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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