Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+ || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

TRUKID SUNNY DAYS FACESTICK MINERAL SUNSCREEN UVA/UVB BROAD SPECTRUM, SPF 30+

last updated: 03/26/08 brand: Trukid by Trukid

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

87%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

sunscreen: SPF greater than 30

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance but may not meet all requirements: this company has not provided the Campaign with information needed to assess if all required product and ingredient information has been provided.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGH	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
blocking strength

Product total

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (8%)

ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (5%)

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), 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: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide Inactive Ingredients: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Roamarinus Officinalis (Rosmeary) Leaf Extract

Directions from packaging: Use your Sunny Days SPF 30+ Mineral Sunscreen Face-stick on your face to make sure you don't get burned! You can put it on your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin!

Warnings from packaging: Warning: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY When using this product keep if out of your eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation occurs. If swallowed get medical help or contact the Poison Control Center right away.

user reviews & comments

	hurnard012	"Glides on easily. I slightly rub it in just to make sure. Not one I'd use for a daily sunscreen, but definitely super for spending time outside like a ..."	Read more.
	e&msmom	"This stick works well, but was a little cakey and hard to apply at first. After I got used to it, it was fine. Great to keep in my bag to use for th ..."	Read more.
	hugatree	"Excellent product. Creamier than most sticks, so does not leave a waxy feeling. Very effective, with no signs of irritation. Scent is not my favorite ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL	1	94%	none identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERAS (COCONUT) OIL	1	89%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL	1	88%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSMEARY) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	none identified

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		GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)		CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not suspected to be persistent		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 high doses		CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL

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) LEAF EXTRACT
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		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
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		BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO),
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)