California Baby Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+ || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CALIFORNIA BABY SUNSCREEN LOTION NO FRAGRANCE, SPF 30+

last updated: 03/31/07 brand: California Baby by California Baby

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

84%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

baby sunscreen
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30

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 does not test on animals.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGH	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.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (18%)

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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), 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 Other Ingredients: aqua (water), lysine cocoate (coconut fatty acid), cyclomethicone (water repellant/ silicone), vegetable glycerin (coconut), dipolyhydroxystearate (coconut), candelilla cera (candelilla wax), tocopherol (vit.e), *cocos nucifera oil (coconut), *squalane (olive oil), * magnesium sulfate (epsom salts), panthenol and allatoin (vit b.complex factor), magnesium stearate, polyaminopropyl biguanide.

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally and uniformly 30 minutes prior to UV exposure. Reapply to dry skin every 2 hours or as needed.

Warnings from packaging: Warnings: Use on children under six months only with the advice of a physician. Common Sense Caution: Intended for external use only. If any adverse reactions, discontinue use and contact physician immediately.

user reviews & comments

	anonymous 20851	"Super stickey and stays tackey all day, very noticable white haze. Face was oily looking all day when worn under makeup. Even though I really tried to ..."	Read more.
	Kerrie Kuznicki	"LOOOVE it! It goes on so smooth and wonderful. We've used other brands that made my son break out in a rash! I am a lifer with this brand! ..."	Read more.
	kt2007	"I would recommend this to anyone. It is the only sunscreen that I will use. ..."	Read more.
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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
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE CYCLOMEYTHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SQUALANE (ORGANIC)	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	89%	none identified
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
LYSINE COCOATE	0	100%	none identified
DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN ALLATOIN	0	94%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	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		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL

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 high doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE

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)		POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

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 moderate doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
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	CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE

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, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CYCLOMETHICONE
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		CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		SQUALANE,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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		PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LYSINE COCOATE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ALLANTOIN

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		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CYCLOMETHICONE
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