PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR 100% NATURAL ORIGIN TINTED MOISTURIZER, SPF 15, 2156 LIGHT TO NATURAL
last updated: 06/18/09 brand: Physicians Formula by Physicians Formula Cosmetics
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | 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.
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (5%) |
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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: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (5.0%). Inactive Ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water (Produced from Organic Farming), Water, Alcohol SD (Denatured with Certified Organic Lavender Oil) (Produced from Organic Farming), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Produced from Organic Farming), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Produced from Organic Farming), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Produced from Organic Farming), Lecithin (Soybean) (Produced from Organic Farming), Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (Produced from Organic Farming), Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Produced from Organic Farming), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter (Produced from Organic Farming), Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glucosides, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydrated Silica, Iron Oxide, Xanthan Gum.
Directions from packaging: Shake well before use. Lightly squeeze small amount of product and apply directly onto face using fingertips to blend. Apply evenly before sun exposure and as needed.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. 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 | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED ALCOHOL SD (DENATURED WITH CERTIFIED LAVENDER OIL) (PRODUCED FROM FARMING) (ORGANIC) | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | 4 | 86% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| HYDRATED SILICA | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL (PRODUCED FROM FARMING) (ORGANIC) | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| ALGINIC ACID | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LECITHIN LECITHIN (SOYBEAN) (PRODUCED FROM FARMING) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT UNSAPONIFIABLES | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GARCINIA INDICA (GOA HERB) SEED BUTTER GARCINIA INDICA SEED BUTTER (PRODUCED FROM FARMING) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETEARYL WHEAT BRAN GLUCOSIDES | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL (PRODUCED FROM FARMING) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDRATED SILICA |
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE |
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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TALC, ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | HYDRATED SILICA, 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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TALC | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALGINIC ACID | |
| 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 sense organ toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ALGINIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, TALC, IRON OXIDES, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 | TALC, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | TALC | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL |
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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| 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, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT UNSAPONIFIABLES, HYDRATED SILICA, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER, CETEARYL WHEAT BRAN GLUCOSIDES, ALGINIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, TALC, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LECITHIN, GARCINIA INDICA (GOA HERB) SEED BUTTER, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE |
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 high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TALC, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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