JASON NATURAL COSMETICS FRAGRANCE FREE HAND & BODY LOTION, SPF 15
last updated: 01/01/09 brand: Jason Natural Cosmetics by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| HIGH | 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 ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (5%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (3.75%) |
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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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, 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 |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide: 5.00 %, Titanium Dioxide: 3.75 %, OTHER INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Purified Water), Vegetable Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride , Cocoglycerides, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Vegetable Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Gel*, Allantoin, Panthenol (Vit. B5), Natural Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Myristyl Myristate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Flower Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum (Brown Algae) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid , Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid *Certified Organic
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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 |
| CETEARETH-20 | 5 | 71% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 89% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 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 |
| BENZOIC ACID | 4 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM (KNOTTED WRACK) EXTRACT ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM (BROWN ALGAE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COCOGLYCERIDES | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOWHERB) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCERETH-2 COCOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL* (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | 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 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC ACID |
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, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL |
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, BENZOIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, CETEARETH-20 |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, | |
| 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 | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL |
| 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 | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETEARETH-20 |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| 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 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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BENZOIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID |
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 | CITRIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BENZOIC ACID |
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 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CETEARETH-20, BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
| 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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | BENZOIC ACID | |
| 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, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ALLANTOIN, ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM (KNOTTED WRACK) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, COCOGLYCERIDES, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERETH-2 COCOATE, 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 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE |
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 | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), | |
| 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA |
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