No-Ad Babies Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NO-AD BABIES SUNBLOCK LOTION, SPF 45

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: No-Ad by Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

74%

data gap

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49% of baby sunscreens have lower concerns
42% of sunscreen: SPF greater than 30s have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	UVB hazard/exposure score
8	UVA hazard/exposure score
3	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

OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (4%)

OCTISALATE (5%)

OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (3%)

NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (0.28%)

Skin Deep has multiple formulations for this product in the database. Please read the ingredients carefully.
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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), 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: Octyl Methoxycinnamate 4% (Octinoxate), Octyl Salicylate 5% (Octisalate), Benzophenone 3 3% (Oxybenzone), Zinc Oxide 0.28%. Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), Isopropyl Myristate, Trimethylpentadiol/Adipic Acid/Isononanoic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4-Isostearate Cetyl Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Dimethicone, Soluble Collagen, Allantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.

Directions from packaging: Apply generously 30 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or sweating.

Warnings from packaging: 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. For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient)	3	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) BENZOPHENONE 3 3% (OXYBENZONE) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 4% (OCTINOXATE) (Active Ingredient)	6	65%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient)	3	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	none identified
HEXYL LAURATE	0	94%	none identified
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
SOLUBLE COLLAGEN	0	100%	none identified
TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ ADIPIC ACID/ ISONONANOIC ACID COPOLYMER TRIMETHYLPENTADIOL/ADIPIC ACID/ISONONANOIC ACID COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
CETYL DIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN

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		DISODIUM EDTA,
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), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
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		GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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 any toxicant - strong evidence		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, MINERAL OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
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 cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTISALATE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		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

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SODIUM CHLORIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, OCTISALATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL DIMETHICONE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		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		HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Insufficient data to determine safety		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		ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ ADIPIC ACID/ ISONONANOIC ACID COPOLYMER, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, OCTISALATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL LAURATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, 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 moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)

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)
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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN