DERMAQUEST SKIN THERAPY SOLAR MOISTURIZER, SPF 30
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: DermaQuest by DermaQuest Skin Therapy, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | 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.
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| OCTOCRYLENE ( 6.0? %) |
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We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.
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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Octyl Dodecyl Neopentanoate, Cyclomethicone, Octocrylene, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract and Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract (and) Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Yeast Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Sorbitan Oleate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Darutoside, Micrococcus Lysate, Arabidopsis Extract-Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone (Idebenone), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract and Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, Ubiquinone (Co-Enzyme Q10), Disodium EDTA
Directions from packaging: Apply sunblock in the AM to the fingertips and gently massage into the skin. Reapply as needed.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SORBITAN OLEATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| UBIQUINONE | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARTEMISIA VULGARIS (MUGWORT) EXTRACT ARTEMISIA VULGARIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MICROCOCCUS LYSATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MITRACARPUS SCABER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PLANKTON EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DARUTOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA EXTRACT ARABIDOPSIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALGAE EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, 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 | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | UBIQUINONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE |
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, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LECITHIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTOCRYLENE |
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 | YEAST EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN | |
| 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, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE |
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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | YEAST EXTRACT |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SORBITAN OLEATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), OCTOCRYLENE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM HYALURONATE, CYCLOMETHICONE |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | UBIQUINONE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | YEAST EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN |
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 | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTOCRYLENE |
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, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| 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) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| 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) |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | UBIQUINONE, YEAST EXTRACT, DARUTOSIDE, HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, MITRACARPUS SCABER EXTRACT, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, PLANKTON EXTRACT, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ARTEMISIA VULGARIS (MUGWORT) EXTRACT, ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE |
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