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| 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.
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| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (22.3%)  |
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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, Occupational hazards |
Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)
Ingredients from packaging: Zinc oxide, Vitis vinifera seed oil (grapeseed), Helianthus annus seed oil (sunflower), Capric/capryllic triglyceride, Vegetable oils, Candelilla Cera, Cera Alba (bees wax), Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Camelia sinensis leaf extract (green tea), Anthemis nobilis flower extract (roman chamomile), Lecithin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil (safflower), Cucumis sativus fruit extract (cucumber), natural vitamin e.
Directions from packaging: Squeeze and shake tube well before use. Apply liberally 20 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months as a doctor. Reapply regularly as needed or after towel drying, swimming or sweating. Store below 30C / 86F
Warnings from packaging: FDA required warnings: Keep out of eyes, rinse with water to remove, stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.
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| 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 (ORGANIC) | 2 | 87% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (SAFFLOWER) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| VEGETABLE OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 83% | Occupational hazards |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT (ROMAN CHAMOMILE) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL (GRAPESEED) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEESWAX (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX CANDELILLA CERA (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER (DEIONIZED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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) |
*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 |
*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 moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, LECITHIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
*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) |
*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) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | VEGETABLE 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) |
*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), TOCOPHEROL, LECITHIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BEESWAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN |
*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) |
*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), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
*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, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, VEGETABLE OIL, THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA), MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) , CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
*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) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | VEGETABLE OIL |
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