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DDF ENHANCING SUN PROTECTION, SPF 30

last updated: 02/12/10 brand: DDF by HDS Cosmetics Lab, Inc.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGHUVB sunburn protection
HIGHUVA protection
HIGHsunscreen 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
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (2.5%) 
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (6%) 

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:
noCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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


Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (2.5%) (Sunscreen), Zinc Oxide (6%) (Sunscreen)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Gyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl 6 Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Idopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Directions from packaging: Apply evenly before sun exposure and as needed. Rub in well and let product dry on skin before putting on clothes. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: Warnings: For external use only. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. Stop use and ask a physician if rash, irritation or sensitivity develops and lasts. When using this product, do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Other Information 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.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (2.5%) (SUNSCREEN)
(Active Ingredient)
287%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN771%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
ZINC OXIDE (6%) (SUNSCREEN)
(Active Ingredient)
370%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PEG-100 STEARATE469%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ALUMINA685%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
BUTYLPARABEN679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
IDOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
465%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYLPARABEN580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
ACRYLATES/ AMMONIUM METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER375%Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES285%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE283%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-80280%Developmental/reproductive toxicity
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
276%Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%none identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE192%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BORON NITRIDE091%Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GYCERYL STEARATE
188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIETHYL CITRATE187%none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
172%none identified
CAPRYLYL METHICONE0100%none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-6 ISOSTEARATE0100%none identified
SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER0100%none identified
TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE0100%none identified
SODIUM ANISATE0100%none identified
ALLANTOIN094%none identified
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID094%none identified
SODIUM LEVULINATE094%none identified
WATER00%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   PEG-100 STEARATE, ALUMINA
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   POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN

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   PEG-100 STEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, 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   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
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   LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/ AMMONIUM METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, 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   POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, GLYCERIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   METHYLPARABEN
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, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN

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
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant   DMDM HYDANTOIN

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, ALUMINA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   IRON OXIDES
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TRIETHYL CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, POLYSORBATE-80, CETYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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 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)   GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-100 STEARATE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   PANTHENOL

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, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), 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 high doses   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   GLYCERIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   PEG-100 STEARATE
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   CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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   PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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   PEG-100 STEARATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Insufficient data to determine safety   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
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   PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   ACRYLATES/ AMMONIUM METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
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   ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   SODIUM ANISATE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM LEVULINATE, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, TRIETHYL CITRATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-6 ISOSTEARATE, ISOHEXADECANE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BORON NITRIDE, ALUMINA, ALLANTOIN

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 low doses   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   ALUMINA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOMETHICONE

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