California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/Year-Round, SPF 30+ || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CALIFORNIA BABY SUNBLOCK STICK EVERYDAY/YEAR-ROUND, SPF 30+

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

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

89%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
baby sunscreen

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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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: caprylic capric triglyceride (coconut), candelilla cera (candelilla wax), cera carnauba (carnauba wax), cera alba (beeswax), ozokerite, tocopherol (vit. e), *cocos nucifera oil infused with gardenia tahitensis flower extract (coconut oil infused w/gardenia flowers), *pure essential oil of cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass), polyaminopropyl biguanide.

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally and uniformly 30 minutes prior to UV exposure. If wet, towel dry and reapply as needed.

Warnings from packaging: Warnings: May be used on children 6 mos. only on 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 8272	"Works really well but goes fast. Expensive for a small amount. I have a problem with the tube, bottles are easier to deal with. ..."	Read more.
	slosh	"Seems to work really well. Does not sweat off easily. Definitely leaves a white cast, but good for sports and beach wear. I didn't experience any s ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 17362	"Love it!! Easy to put on, and carry around. The slight lemon scent is nice too. Easy to rub in. Would recommend it to anyone!!! ..."	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 LEMONGRASS OIL (ORGANIC)	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	89%	none identified
GARDENIA TAITENSIS (TAHITIAN GARDENIA) EXTRACT GARDENIA TAHITENSIS EXTRACT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	0	93%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX	0	93%	none identified

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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL

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

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)
respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Known human immune system toxicant		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
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	OZOKERITE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		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

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		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		OZOKERITE

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		COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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		BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GARDENIA TAITENSIS (TAHITIAN GARDENIA) EXTRACT, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
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		OZOKERITE, TOCOPHEROL

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		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