SanRe Organic Skinfood Supple Sunshine - Organic Rosemary and Lavender Day Creme (Dry to Normal), SPF 30 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SANRE ORGANIC SKINFOOD SUPPLE SUNSHINE - ORGANIC ROSEMARY AND LAVENDER DAY CREME (DRY TO NORMAL), SPF 30

last updated: 01/31/09 brand: SanRe Organic Skinfood by SanRe Organic Skinfood

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

85%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

anti-aging
facial moisturizer/treatment
sunscreen: moisturizer

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance but may not meet all requirements: this company has not provided the Campaign with information needed to assess if all required product and ingredient information has been provided.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGH	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
blocking strength

Product total

ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (9%)

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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Organic Herb Infused Pure Grape Seed Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Purified Water, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Organic Beeswax, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Red Thyme Essential Oil, Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, Organic Hyssop Essential Oil.

Directions from packaging: Apply a thin layer to cleansed face, neck and dÃ©colletage. Used under or without makeup.

user reviews & comments

	Arturas	"My wife absolutely likes it. I think, it is a nice product at a reasonable price. ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 33961	"This product is phenomenal. Love the texture as well as the organic scent. The fact that it is all natural ingredients with no chemical variables make ..."	Read more.
	Laura-laura	"I like this product immensely. It has wonderful texture and scent. Effective, too! Highly recommended ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	1	97%	Endocrine disruption
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	89%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL (ORGANIC)	1	72%	none identified
HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS (HYSSOP) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
RED THYME ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL (ORGANIC)	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX (ORGANIC)	0	93%	none identified
WATER (FILTERED)	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) 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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)		COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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		BEESWAX, TOCOPHEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) ESSENTIAL OIL, RED THYME ESSENTIAL OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL
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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS (HYSSOP) ESSENTIAL OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)