JASON NATURAL COSMETICS SUNBRELLAS: MINERAL BASED PHYSICAL SUNBLOCK, SPF 30+
last updated: 12/31/08 brand: Jason Natural Cosmetics by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | 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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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (8%) |
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| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (2.5%) |
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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, 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: Titanium Dioxide 8.0% Zinc Oxide 2.5% Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vegetable Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Laurate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Anthemus Nobilis (Chamomile) Extract*, Castor Oil Phosphate, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Propylene Carbonate, Magnesium Sulphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. * Certified Organic
Directions from packaging: * Apply liberally 30 minutes before sun exposure * Reapply as needed after towel drying, swimming or sweating * Children under 6 months, ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging: 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 the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
user reviews & comments
| Model |  | "I have only used this on my hands, arms, and neck area. I have not used it on the face as of yet. Seems to be the ONLY sunblock by Jason Naturals th ..." | Read more. |
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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 |
| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERYL LAURATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS) |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE MAGNESIUM SULPHATE | 2 | 82% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | 1 | 93% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, FREE AMINES) |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| PROPYLENE CARBONATE | 1 | 85% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMUS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| CALCIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ETHYL MACADAMIATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA | 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 | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL LAURATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
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 | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| 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 low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | 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 high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, | |
| 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) | GLYCERYL LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYLENE CARBONATE |
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 LAURATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER 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 | SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ETHYL MACADAMIATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CALCIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
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 low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| 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 |
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