ELEMIS LIQUID LAYER SUNBLOCK, SPF 30
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Elemis by Elemis
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | 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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (7%) |
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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, 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 (7%)Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba), Styrene Acrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Directions from packaging: Layer every morning after your daily Elemis moisturiser. Apply liberally before sun exposure and reapply as needed after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.
Warnings from packaging: Warnings:For external use only. Keep out of eyes. Rinse with warm water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. For children under 6 months of age please ask a doctor. Other information: SPF ~ Sun Protection Factor. High sun protection product. Sun alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin ageing, skin cancer and harmful effects of the sun.
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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 |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ALUMINA | 6 | 85% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ALUMINUM STEARATE | 5 | 83% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER STYRENE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (COCONUT) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL (JOJOBA) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 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 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 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA |
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, SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STEARATE, 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 | STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM BENZOATE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM STEARATE | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN |
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 | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 |
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) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PANTHENOL | |
| 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) | ALUMINA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, PEG-100 STEARATE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, ALUMINUM STEARATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, ALUMINUM STEARATE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | ALUMINA |
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 | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE |
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, ALUMINUM STEARATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | STYRENE/ ACRYLATES 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ALUMINUM STEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, 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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | ALUMINA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ALUMINUM STEARATE |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM BENZOATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| 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 |
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