Marie Veronique Organics Creme de Soleil, SPF 30+, no nanoparticles (old formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MARIE VERONIQUE ORGANICS CREME DE SOLEIL, 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.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	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*, neroli hydrosol, non-micronized zinc oxide, oils of apricot kernel, calendula-infused jojoba*, rice bran & meadow foam seed, Vitamin E, MVO botanical anti-oxidant glycerite, aloe vera gel*, potassium sorbate, red palm oil*, mica, pearl powder, allantoin, xantham gum, oils of emu, sea buckthorn*, red raspberry seed & acai, non-GMO lecithin, honeysuckle, essential oils of carrot seed, cistus, lavender & helichrysum. *ORGANIC

Directions from packaging: Shake well before use. Use in the morning after cleanser, spray & oils. For extra protection apply additional layers throughout the day. Safe to use around eyes. Keep in cool place. If irritation develops discontinue use & consult physician.

user reviews & comments

	Model	"-July 2009- .....I am still in the initial days of testing this product. It is a bit expensive for a sunscreen but I can understand why they have it a ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 29441	"I LOVE this product and highly recommend it!! I use it on a daily basis. It works: protects from the sun - I wore it everyday while skiing in brillia ..."	Read more.
	AMJJersey	"Excellent ! I have been searching for a sunscreen that will help stop my sun spots and freckles darkening in the summer and it seems to be working !! ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
LECITHIN	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
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL	1	97%	Endocrine disruption
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
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	none identified
CISTUS ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
CISTUS HYDROSOL NEROLI HYDROSOL	0	100%	none identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
EMU OIL	0	100%	none identified
EUTERPE OLERACEAE (ACAI) BERRY	0	100%	none identified
HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM (EVERLASTING) FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL HELICHRYSUM ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL	0	100%	none identified
LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE)	0	100%	none identified
PEARL POWDER	0	100%	none identified
RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	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		TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), 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
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

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, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN

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

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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA

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		MICA

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
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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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, TOCOPHEROL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LECITHIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, 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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PEARL POWDER, LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM (EVERLASTING) FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL, EMU OIL, EUTERPE OLERACEAE (ACAI) BERRY, CISTUS HYDROSOL, CISTUS ESSENTIAL OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, 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		MICA, 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