PROCYTE Z-SILC PLUS SUNBLOCK, SPF 30+
last updated: 02/12/10 brand: ProCyte by ProCyte Corporation
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sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
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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 |
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| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (9%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (4%) |
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| ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID) (2%) |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (2%) |
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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: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, 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 |
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: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Titanium Dioxide 4.0%, Ensulizole 2.0%, Octinoxate 2.0% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclomethicone, Alumina, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Copolyol, Hexyl Laurate, Butylen Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphensin, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceresi, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Hydroxide, Caramel.
Directions from packaging: Apply liberally before sun exposure. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or perspiring. Consult a physician for use on children under 6 years of age.
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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 |
| 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 |
| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALUMINA | 6 | 85% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | 4 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZOIC ACID | 4 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | 2 | 82% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CHLORPHENESIN CHLORPHENSIN | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| HEXYL LAURATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CERESIN | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| CARAMEL | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL BUTYLEN GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETYL DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 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, MAGNESIUM SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | ALUMINA | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC ACID |
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 | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| 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 | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINA |
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 | BENZOIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID), CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID), BENZOIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| 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 | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, BENZOIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINA |
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 | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
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, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINA | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | SILICA, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| 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), ALUMINA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | MAGNESIUM SULFATE |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, BENZOIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE |
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 | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | ALUMINA | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 low doses | BENZOIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN | |
| 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETYL DIMETHICONE | |
| 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | BENZOIC ACID, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | HYDROGENATED CASTOR 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 | METHYLPARABEN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, CERESIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID), CHLORPHENESIN, CARAMEL, ALUMINA |
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, ALUMINA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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), ENSULIZOLE (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| 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, SILICA |
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