Sea & Ski Platinum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SEA & SKI PLATINUM SUNSCREEN LOTION, SPF 50 (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Sea & Ski by Radiant Technologies, Inc.

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

84%

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's animal testing policy is unknown.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	UVB hazard/exposure score
2	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 ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (2.2%)

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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, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

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: ZINC OXIDE, ASTAXANTHIN, ESTER-C ®, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, ALOE VERA, BETA CAROTENE, SELENIUM, BORAGE OIL, FOLIC ACID, LYCOPENE, AND VITAMIN E.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SELENIUM	10	55%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient)	3	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FOLIC ACID	4	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LYCOPENE	2	89%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID	2	84%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BETA CAROTENE	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASTAXANTHIN	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL	0	100%	none identified
ESTER-C	0	100%	none identified

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		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		TOCOPHEROL, LYCOPENE, FOLIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SELENIUM

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		ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
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		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		FOLIC ACID
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SELENIUM

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Restricted in EU cosmetics (mandatory manufacturing or structural specifications)		SELENIUM, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		SELENIUM, SELENIUM

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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FOLIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SELENIUM

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 studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses		FOLIC ACID

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune toxicity		SELENIUM

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		SELENIUM

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 kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LYCOPENE,
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 cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses		FOLIC ACID, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
Known human respiratory toxicant		SELENIUM

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BETA CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), TOCOPHEROL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LYCOPENE, ASTAXANTHIN

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		SELENIUM, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)

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		SELENIUM, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		SELENIUM, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, ASTAXANTHIN, BETA CAROTENE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL, ESTER-C, FOLIC ACID, LYCOPENE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), SELENIUM
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		TOCOPHEROL

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 very low doses		SELENIUM
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, BETA CAROTENE, LYCOPENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		FOLIC ACID