Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35 (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

VANICREAM SUNSCREEN SPORT, SPF 35 (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Vanicream by Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc.

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

78%

data gap

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6% of sunscreen: SPF greater than 30s have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

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

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	UVB hazard/exposure score
4	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 (Z-COTE, 60nm) (8%)

OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%)

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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

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: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 8% ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE HP1), 7.5% OCTINOXATE, OTHER INGREDIENTS: PURIFIED WATER, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYETHYLENE, CYCLOMETHICONE (AND) DIMETHICONOL, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, VITAMIN E, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLSILANE.

Directions from packaging: Adults and children 6 months of age and over. Apply liberally and evenly before sun exposure. Rub in thoroughly. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, excessive perspiring, or after towel drying. Consult a physician before using on children under 6 months of age.

user reviews & comments

	anonymous 2181	"This seems to be the best sunscreen I've used yet. It has a very good safety rating and effectiveness rating (only 2% of all products are rated bette ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 10469	"This sunscreen is a lot better than the other ones I had researched, inc. the natural/safe ones. ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 18284	"An excellent sport and daily sunscreen. I've been trying several of the better rated brands and unfortunately, most of them left me way to chalky loo ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm) ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE HP1) (Active Ingredient)	3	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONOL	0	100%	none identified
TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE	0	100%	none identified
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE TRIETHOXYCAPRYLSILANE	0	100%	none identified
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	0	93%	none identified
WATER (PURIFIED)	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 moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYETHYLENE

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 developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		POLYETHYLENE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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		POLYETHYLENE, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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 human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE

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		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CYCLOMETHICONE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
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, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYETHYLENE, CYCLOMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONOL, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)