HAWAIIAN TROPIC PROTECTIVE TANNING DRY OIL SUNSCREEN CONTINUOUS SPRAY, SPF 12
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Hawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| LOW | 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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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (1%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (5%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (3%) |
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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), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note from EWG: This product provides limited protection from the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. Health officials recommend using sunscreens with an SPF protection factor of at least 15. (browse sunscreens spf 15 and above)
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 1%, Octocrylene 5%, Oxybenzone 3%, Other Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Coconut Oil - Cocos Nucifera, Cocoa Seed Butter - Theobroma Cacao, Tocopheryl Acetate - Vitamin E Acetate, Ascorbic Acid - Vitamin C, Retinyl Palmitate - Vitamin A Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Amyl Acetate, Plumeria Flower Extract - Plumeria Acutifolia, Mango Fruit Extract - Mangifera Indica, Guava Fruit Extract - Psidium Guajava, Papaya Fruit Extract - Carica Papaya, Passionflower Fruit Extract - Passiflora Incarnata, Dasheen Root Extract - Colocasia Antiquorum
Directions from packaging: Shake well.Do not spray directly on face.Apply generously and evenly before sun exposure and as needed.Children Under 6 Months of Age:Ask a doctor.Reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.Store at room temperature only.Use in well ventilated areas.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only.Flammable - Do not spray near heat, flame or while smoking.Avoid long term storage above 40 degrees C / 104 degrees F.When using this productkeep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F.Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.Keep out of the reach of children.If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.May stain some fabrics.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (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 |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILICA | 7 | 69% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 4 | 73% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCONUT OIL - COCOS NUCIFERA | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AMYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT - CARICA PAPAYA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT DASHEEN ROOT EXTRACT - COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT MANGO FRUIT EXTRACT - MANGIFERA INDICA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIONFLOWER FRUIT EXTRACT - PASSIFLORA INCARNATA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT PLUMERIA FLOWER EXTRACT - PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT GUAVA FRUIT EXTRACT - PSIDIUM GUAJAVA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER COCOA SEED BUTTER - THEOBROMA CACAO | 0 | 94% | 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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), 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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | AMYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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) |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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) | OCTOCRYLENE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MINERAL OIL | |
| 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) | DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | AMYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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), OCTOCRYLENE |
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 moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | AMYL ACETATE |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| 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 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | |
| 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 | AMYL ACETATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCTOCRYLENE, MINERAL OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | AMYL ACETATE |
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 | SILICA | |
| 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), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTOCRYLENE |
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