Marie Veronique Organics MOISTURIZING FACE SCREEN, SPF 30, no nanoparticles (old formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MARIE VERONIQUE ORGANICS MOISTURIZING FACE SCREEN, SPF 30, NO NANOPARTICLES (OLD FORMULATION)

last updated: 02/20/09 brand: Marie Veronique Organics by Marie Veronique Organics

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

91%

data gap

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13% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns
2% of sunscreen: moisturizers have lower concerns

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.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

1	UVB hazard/exposure score
0	UVA hazard/exposure score
0	sunscreen instability

*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) (20%)

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, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: No harmful chemicals, nanoparticles, parabens, fillers, waxes, or fragrances. 100% vegan Active ingredient: zinc oxide, 24% Camellia sinensis (green & white tea), zinc oxide, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), Prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil), Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam seed oil) capric/caprylic triglycerides (fractionated coconut oil), Helianthus annuus (sunflower oil), potassium sorbate, vegetable glycerin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Elaesis guineensis (red palm oil), Cosmocil CQ*, lecithin, Rubus idaeus (red raspberry seed oil), Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn oil), Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) Rosemary oleoresin, xantham gum, Daucus carota (carrot seed) essential oil, Cistus incanus (cistus) essential oil, iron oxides *Paraben-free anti-microbial agent

Directions from packaging: Shake well before use and keep in a cool place. Apply liberally and evenly before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating or towel drying. Safe for all ages. If irritation develops discontinue use and consult a physician.

user reviews & comments

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"The quality of the ingredients is top notch but I found the white streaks hard to blend. ..."

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
LECITHIN (ORGANIC)	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) NON-MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE COSMOCIL CQ	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL	0	94%	none identified
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL RED PALM OIL	1	87%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL	1	87%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL	0	100%	none identified
LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE)	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OLEORESIN	0	100%	none identified
RUBUS IDAEUS (RED RASPBERRY) OIL	0	100%	none identified
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
CISTUS ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM XANTHAM GUM	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM SORBATE

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		ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		LECITHIN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

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), POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES

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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
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)		POTASSIUM SORBATE

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OLEORESIN, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LECITHIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

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)
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		TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RUBUS IDAEUS (RED RASPBERRY) OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OLEORESIN, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE), HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL, CISTUS ESSENTIAL OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF 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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL