Clarins Sunscreen Soothing Cream Progressive Tanning, SPF 20 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLARINS SUNSCREEN SOOTHING CREAM PROGRESSIVE TANNING, SPF 20

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Clarins by Clarins of Paris

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

84%

data gap

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67% of sunscreen: SPF 15-30s have lower concerns
29% of tanning oils have lower concerns

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

5	UVB hazard/exposure score
4	UVA hazard/exposure score
4	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

OCTOCRYLENE (9%)

OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%)

NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (3.24%)

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), Miscellaneous, 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: Octocrylene 9%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Titanium Dioxide 3.24%. Inactive Ingredients: Water Cyclomethicone, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mannitol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Fragrance, Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Cyclodextrin, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, BHT

Directions from packaging: -Apply as needed, anytime before and during sun exposure

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
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
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
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
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient)	3	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes
CYCLODEXTRIN	2	84%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE	1	94%	none identified
ISOHEXADECANE	0	94%	none identified
MANNITOL	1	92%	none identified
YEAST EXTRACT	1	90%	none identified
TROMETHAMINE	1	87%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED ADANSONIA DIGITATA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
C14-22 ALCOHOLS	0	100%	none identified
CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS BARK EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
DEXTRIN	0	94%	none identified
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER	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		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MANNITOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT

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		SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLODEXTRIN, BHT
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,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM BENZOATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
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 cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTOCRYLENE

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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
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		PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, TROMETHAMINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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)
respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, BHT

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, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife		OCTOCRYLENE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, 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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	YEAST EXTRACT
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTOCRYLENE, STEARIC ACID
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	DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TROMETHAMINE,
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
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CYCLODEXTRIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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, YEAST EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MANNITOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		CYCLODEXTRIN

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		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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		SODIUM BENZOATE, CYCLODEXTRIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID, BHT,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		STEARIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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		BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS BARK EXTRACT, CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT, PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TROMETHAMINE, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, OCTOCRYLENE, MANNITOL, ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROLYZED ADANSONIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, DEXTRIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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		BHT,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		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)
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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, CYCLOMETHICONE