AUBREY ORGANICS GREEN TEA & GINKGO MOISTURIZER, SPF 15
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Aubrey Organics by Aubrey Organics, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) ( 8.0? %) |
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We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.
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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: PADIMATE O (PABA ESTER). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: COCONUT FATTY ACID CREAM BASE, ORGANIC ALOE VERA, ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL, OAT PROTEIN, GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT, ROSA MOSQUETA ROSE HIP SEED OIL, DEIONIZED WATER, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN; EXTRACTS OF CALENDULA, CAMOMILE, LINDEN, ECHINACEA, GERMAN CAMOMILE, ST. JOHN''S WORT, BLUE MALLOW, IVY, PELLITORY, CUCUMBER, ELDER FLOWER AND ARNICA; LINOLEIC ACID (VITAMIN F), WHITE CAMELLIA OIL, SHEA BUTTER, D-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), ALOE VERA OIL, GREEN TEA POWDER (MATCHA), CITRUS SEED EXTRACT, VITAMINS A,C AND E, LEMON OIL, BLUE CAMOMILE OIL.
Directions from packaging: Shake well before using. Apply as a daily moisturizer, under or in place of makeup.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Do not use on broken skin.
user reviews & comments
| 52skidoo |  | "Any decent facial moisturizer made with care is going to cost more than 8 or 9 bucks, unless you make it yourself every day from scratch. I like this ..." | Read more. | |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O (PABA ESTER) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| VITAMIN A | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT CITRUS SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (contaminants not detected for ingredients in this product, based on data submitted by company to EWG) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) CAMOMILE | 3 | 80% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ARNICA MONTANA | 2 | 90% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT GREEN TEA POWDER (MATCHA) | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT MILK THISTLE EXTRACT | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN OAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL BLUE CAMOMILE OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HEDERA HELIX (IVY) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PARIETARIA OFFICINALIS (UPRIGHT PELLITORY) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT EXTRACT ROSA MOSQUETA ROSE HIP SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TILIA (LINDEN) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WHITE CAMELLIA OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER POWDER BLUE MALLOW | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT EXTRACTS OF CALENDULA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| COCONUT ACID COCONUT FATTY ACID CREAM BASE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER (DEIONIZED) | 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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | VITAMIN A |
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 low doses | VITAMIN A | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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 - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), VITAMIN A | |
| 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) 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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | VITAMIN A, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ARNICA MONTANA | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
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) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | VITAMIN A, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | VITAMIN A, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
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 | VITAMIN A, GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
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.
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 | 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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | VITAMIN A |
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