Sun Putty For Face and Body, SPF 30 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SUN PUTTY FOR FACE AND BODY, SPF 30

last updated: 07/28/09 brand: Sun Putty by Sun Putty

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

94%

data gap

PRODUCT USES

moisturizer
sunscreen: moisturizer

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

MEDIUM	UVB sunburn protection
HIGH	UVA protection
HIGH	UVA/UVB balance
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
blocking strength

Product total

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) (35%)

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
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Zinclear, Tixogel, Canola Oil, Silica, Zea Mays, Liponate, Compritol, Plantaren, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Copaifera Officinalis Butter, Carapa Guaianensis Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Sweet Orange Flavor, Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract, Trinitea™ Three Tea Botanical Extract, Salvia officinalis Extract, Licorice Extract, Lipacide, Coviox.

Directions from packaging: Apply evenly before sun exposure and as needed. Initially shiny...allow to quickly absorb. This tube provides a 30 day supply when 1/2 ml is applied twice daily. Sun Putty may be used as a waterless wash. Children of 6 months of age: ask a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: 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
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) ZINC OXIDE (100 NM) (Active Ingredient)	3	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS (BALSAM COPAIBA) RESIN COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CANOLA OIL	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ZEA MAYS (CORN)	0	100%	None Identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER	0	100%	None Identified
CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL	0	100%	None Identified
THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER	0	100%	None Identified
CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT CURCUMA LONGA EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	None Identified
KAEMPFERIA GALANGA ROOT EXTRACT KAEMPFERIA GALANGA L. (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	None Identified
ORANGE	0	100%	None Identified
PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO)	0	99%	None Identified
CETYL ESTERS	0	93%	None Identified

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SILICA
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT, CANOLA OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS (BALSAM COPAIBA) RESIN, CANOLA OIL

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Insufficient data to determine safety		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETYL ESTERS
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		PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) 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		CETYL ESTERS
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL, ORANGE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS (CORN), COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS (BALSAM COPAIBA) RESIN, CANOLA OIL

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA