LAVERA SUNSCREEN NEUTRAL, SPF 40
last updated: 03/31/07 brand: Lavera by Lavera
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| 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.
Active ingredient UV |
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| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (19%) |
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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, 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 |
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 Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide 19%; Other Ingredients: Water, Soybean Oil*, Capric Triglycerides, Grain Alcohol, Plant based emulsifier Polyglycerol-3 Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Glucose Glutamate, Sunflower Oil*, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil*, Almond Oil*, Evening Primrose Oil*, Canola Oil, Aloe Vera Gel*, Liquorice Extract, Sea Buckthorn Oil*, Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Yeast Extract, Vitamin C
Directions from packaging: Apply thoroughly before sunbathing. Effective immediately. Re-apply regularly, especially after swimming. Repeated use does not change the level of sun protection.
Warnings from packaging: For External Use only, not to be swallowed.
user reviews & comments
| anonymous 34999 |  | "Outstanding sun protection. Definitely gives you a pale, dewy look and likely not best for going out on the town. Best for summer at the beach, hiking ..." | Read more. | |
| nlk | | "I really wanted to like this sunblock. It looked pretty good coming out of the tube, but it feels really heavy on your face. In fact, it was really ..." | Read more. | |
| LillyBlueBird | | "I bought this sunblock a few weeks ago after reviewing the database. I live in Santa Barbara where it's sunny year round so sun protection is very i ..." | Read more. | |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ETHANOL GRAIN ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) NON-MICRONIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CANOLA OIL | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDES | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL* (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) LIQUORICE EXTRACT | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYGLYCERIN-3 POLYGLYCEROL-3 RICINOLEATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL (ORGANIC) | 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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL, CASTOR OIL |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, YEAST EXTRACT |
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 | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) |
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 animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, STEARIC ACID, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | YEAST EXTRACT |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, CASTOR OIL, CANOLA OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CANOLA OIL, ETHANOL |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL, STEARIC ACID | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR 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) |
| 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 | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CASTOR OIL | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, STEARIC ACID, CASTOR OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYGLYCERIN-3, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CANOLA OIL |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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 | GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ETHANOL |
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