CALIFORNIA BABY SUNSCREEN LOTION EVERYDAY/YEAR-ROUND, SPF 30+
last updated: 03/31/07 brand: California Baby by California Baby
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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 |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (18%) |
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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: 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) infused with gardenia tahitensis flower extract, *squalane (olive oil), *camellia sinensis leaf oil (japanese green tea), magnesium sulfate (epsom salts), panthenol and allatoin (vit b.complex factor), magnesium stearate, *pure essential oil of cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass), 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 24617 |  | "My skin used to be dry and peeling, but after using this product, the dryness is gone. My skin feels good now. ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 19386 | "@ luckyvitamin.com (great prices by the way), they list all the ingredients too - and parabens aren't on the list for this product. Also, it specifica ..." | Read more. | ||
| mamalama | | "I really like this product. Like the previous reviewer said it is initially white but rubs in quite nicely. And doesn't leave you feeling really greas ..." | 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 |
| CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL (ORGANIC) | 4 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 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 |
| GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TIARE) FLOWER (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) OIL CAMELLIA SINENSIS OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LYSINE COCOATE | 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 |
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) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 very low doses | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, 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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL |
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) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TOCOPHEROL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CYCLOMETHICONE |
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 significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | SQUALANE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CYCLOMETHICONE |
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 | |
| 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 | PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LYSINE COCOATE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TIARE) FLOWER, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) 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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CYCLOMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE |
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