Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block, SPF 30 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DERMALOGICA SUPER SENSITIVE FACE BLOCK, SPF 30

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Dermalogica by International Dermal Institute, Inc., The

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

77%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

1	UVB hazard/exposure score
1	UVA hazard/exposure score
0	sunscreen instability

*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

NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (6.7%)

NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (9.2%)

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: Titanium Dioxide 6.7%, Zinc Oxide 9.2%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Silica, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Directions from packaging: Use daily under your moisturizer for year-round protection against sun damage. Apply evenly and liberally to face. For continuous coverage, apply regularly and reapply as needed after swimming and exercise.

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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
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	4	86%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL	2	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
DICAPRYLYL ETHER	1	93%	none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE	1	75%	none identified
ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM DNA	0	100%	none identified
TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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 animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC 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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

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 - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM PCA
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
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), 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		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL

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		SODIUM PCA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, 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)
respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL

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		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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)		STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA
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, SODIUM HYALURONATE
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 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 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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DICAPRYLYL ETHER
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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		STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, LINALOOL, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) 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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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		SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN,
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 very low doses		LINALOOL
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)
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		TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
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		PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM DNA, SODIUM CITRATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), LINALOOL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

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		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm),
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, 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
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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