AUBREY ORGANICS SAVING FACE SUNSCREEN SPRAY, SPF 10
last updated: 04/26/08 brand: Aubrey Organics by Aubrey Organics, Inc.
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF less than 15
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| LOW | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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 Product total |
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (8%) |
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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: 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: 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 INCI: Padimate O (PABA ester) - 8%; Inactive ingredients INCI: Alcohol denat., glycerin, Hamammelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice*, aqua, panthenol (vitamin B-5), glyceryl linoleate and glyceryl linolenate (vitamin F), Chondrus crispus (carrageenan), Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) flower extract, Glycine soya (soybean) oil, Calendula officinalis (calendula) extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Prunus amygdalus amara (bitter almond) oil. *Organic
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 after towel drying, swimming, or sweating.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. • Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. • Do not use on broken skin. Stop use and ask doctor if: • rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. • Flammable. Avoid fire, flame or smoking while spraying.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O (PABA ESTER) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SD ALCOHOL 38B | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CARRAGEENAN | 3 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) OIL | 1 | 89% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOYA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) LEAF JUICE* (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT HAMAMMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VITAMIN F | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA (DEIONIZED) | 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 | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 38B | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | CARRAGEENAN |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 38B |
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) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
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 | SD ALCOHOL 38B | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CARRAGEENAN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
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 | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PANTHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 38B | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN |
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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 38B, PANTHENOL |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE |
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 | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | |
| 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 | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, VITAMIN F, SD ALCOHOL 38B, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN |
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 |
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. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CARRAGEENAN |
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