BANANA BOAT DEEP TANNING LOTION WITH GREEN TEA, SPF 4
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| LOW | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (0.5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (1%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (0.5%) |
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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: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (0.5%), Octocrylene (1%), Oxybenzone (0.5%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl 3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), PEG 8 Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol
Directions from packaging: Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun. May Stain Some Fabrics
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 9 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-8 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT MUSA SAPIENTUM (BANANA) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 94% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTOCRYLENE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE |
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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PETROLATUM, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | MINERAL OIL, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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 | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, MINERAL OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | |
| 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), CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCTOCRYLENE, PETROLATUM, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER |
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 moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, RETINYL PALMITATE |
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