L'UVALLA CERTIFIED ORGANIC L'UVALLA CERTIFIED ORGANIC SUNSCREEN FACE/BODY, SPF 20
last updated: 03/01/08 brand: L'uvalla Certified Organic by L'uvalla Certified Organic
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF 15-30
COMPANY POLICIES
Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy |
Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| HIGH | 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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| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (19.99%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (0.01%) |
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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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, 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: Zinc oxide, caprilic/capric triglyceride, aqua (Water), cetearyl alcohol cocglucoside, Mentha piperita (Peppermint Leaf Water), glycerin, C14-22 alcohol, C12-20 alcohol, alkyl glucoside, Elaeis guineensis (Palm Kernel Oil), Nelumbo nucifera (Flower Extract), Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), Argania spinosa (Argan Kernel Oil), Sesanum indicum (Sesame Seed Oil), xanthan gum, Lavandula latifolia (Lavender Oil), Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang Flower Oil), Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood Wood Oil), tocopherol (Végétal Vitamin E), titanium dioxide, citric acid
Directions from packaging: Apply a generous amount of SPF-20 Sunscreen Face/Body over areas that require protection from the sun.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG FLOWER OIL) (ORGANIC) | 3 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD WOOD OIL) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRILIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL SESANUM INDICUM (SESAME SEED OIL) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF WATER (ORGANIC) | 1 | 75% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA (SPIKE LAVENDER) OIL LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA (LAVENDER OIL) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT NELUMBO NUCIFERA (FLOWER EXTRACT) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| C14-22 ALCOHOLS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PALM KERNEL OIL (ORGANIC) | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN |
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 developmental effects at high doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF WATER | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN |
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 | GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID |
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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| 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, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PALM KERNEL OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA (SPIKE LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| 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 |
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