BANANA BOAT DARK TANNING OIL SPRAY, SPF 4
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products
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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), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Contains: Octinoxate (2%) (Sunscreen), Padimate O (1.4%) (Sunscreen)Inactive Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Cocoa), Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract (Banana), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract (Carrot), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Fragrance
Directions from packaging: DirectionsApply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun.
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation or rash appears, discontinue use. For children under 6 months of age, consult a doctor.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) OCTINOXATE (2%) (SUNSCREEN) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O (1.4%) (SUNSCREEN) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E ACETATE) | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 4 | 73% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYLPARABEN | 3 | 84% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (COCONUT) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT (CARROT) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT MUSA SAPIENTUM FRUIT EXTRACT (BANANA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (COCOA) | 0 | 94% | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
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 low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN |
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) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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 | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | ISOPROPYLPARABEN, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
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 gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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 not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
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 | MINERAL OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) 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 low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | 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 | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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