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

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

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

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

92%

data gap

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14% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns
3% 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.

alternate formulation

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: Green tea, non-micronized zinc oxide , calendula-infused jojoba, apricot kernel, rice bran & meadow foam seed oils, Vitamin E, MVO botanical anti-oxidant complex, flax seed oil, aloe vera gel, rosemary oleoresin, potassium sorbate, red palm oil, allantonin, mica, xantham gum, non-GMO lecithin, sea buckthorn & red raspberry seed oils, honeysuckle & essential oils of carrot seed & cistus, iron oxides (for tint)

Directions from packaging: Pump small amount into palm of hand, rub hands together, then apply gently to face with patting motions. Smooth on a second layer and wait 30 seconds, then rub in what hasnâ€™t absorbed. May be used around eyes. Use at least once daily, and apply more frequently when extra sun protection is needed. If irritation occurs discontinue use and contact physician.

user reviews & comments

	hawaii nature girl	"I agree with the other reviewers that this is a great product. It goes on lightly and smoothly, and isn't greasy at all. I'm not fond of the frangranc ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 50401	"I too am a fan for life and have been using this product for a few months. I have struggled with oily, blemish/blackhead prone skin all my life. Thi ..."	Read more.
	seriousaboutsun	"I am a melanoma survivor and I need to wear sunscreen every day. This is the nicest sunscreen that I have ever used! It is not at all greasy and it ..."	Read more.
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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) (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL NATURAL VITAMIN E OIL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL RED PALM OIL	1	87%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	none identified
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) CAMELIA SINENSIS	0	100%	none identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL	0	100%	none identified
LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) OIL LINUM USITATISSIUM (FLAX SEED OIL)	0	100%	none identified
LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE) LORNICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE)	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL ROSEMARIN OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OLEORESIN	0	100%	none identified
RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL RUBUS IDAEUS (RED RASPBERRY SEED) OIL	0	100%	none identified
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN ALLANTONIN	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM XANTHAM GUM	0	94%	none identified
CISTUS LADANIFERUS EXTRACT CISTUS LADANIFER (ROCKROSE) ESSENTIAL OIL	0	94%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA)	0	93%	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)
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		LECITHIN, 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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		POTASSIUM SORBATE

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 and humans		IRON OXIDES
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 broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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)

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), XANTHAN GUM, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LECITHIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN

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)
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		TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, CISTUS LADANIFERUS EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE), LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA), ALLANTOIN

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)