Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BADGER SUNSCREEN, SPF 30

last updated: 03/31/07 brand: Badger by W.S. Badger Company

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

96%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

sunscreen: SPF 15-30

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
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
blocking strength

Product total

ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm) (20.5%)

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), Occupational hazards

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: Zinc Oxide 20.5% Other ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinesis (jojoba) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lavendula Augustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Blood Orange) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) CO2 Extract,Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, or perspiring.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Stop and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops or lasts.

user reviews & comments

	Serendibliss	"Badger does work well. My biggest complaint about this sunscreen is that it is greasy and leaves me with a pasty white tint. I shared my tube with my ..."	Read more.
	work-for-peace	"The great part of the EWG's tremendous effort is that it gives the public and professionals opportunity to combine their knowledge and personal experi ..."	Read more.
	mamalama	"It works well if you don't mind being white and greasy. Very difficult to reapply at the beach because you become a magnet for every grain of sand. I ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm) ZINC OXIDE (M/M PARTICLE SIZE 100NM) (Active Ingredient)	3	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA DLUCIS (SWEET ORANGE) PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM (BLOOD ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SICILIAN ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) FRUIT EXTRACT HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) BERRY CO2 EXTRACT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
TANACETUM ANNUUM (BLUE TANSY) FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER COCOA BUTTER (ORGANIC)	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) (ORGANIC)	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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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 developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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 - any		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TANACETUM ANNUUM (BLUE TANSY) FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) FRUIT EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM (BLOOD ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) ESSENTIAL OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)