ALBA BOTANICA SUN: MINERAL SUNSCREEN - KIDS, SPF 18
last updated: 06/21/07 brand: Alba Botanica by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
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sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | 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.
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| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (7%) |
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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), 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 INGREDIENTS/INGRÉDIENTS ACTIFS: Titanium Dioxide 7.0%. OTHER INGREDIENTS/D’AUTRES INGRÉDIENTS: Aqua, octyl palmitate, castor oil phosphate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, isopropyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, tocopherol, stearic acid, oils of/huiles de helianthus annuus (sunflower/tournesol) and/et simmondsia chinensis (jojoba), extracts of/extraits de lavandula angustifolia (lavender/lavande), chamomilla recutita (chamomile/camomille) and/et aloe barbadensis, avena sativa (oat kernel flour/farine de grain d'avoine), panthenol, polysorbate 60, allantoin, potassium cetyl phosphate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate.
Directions from packaging: TO USE: Apply liberally at least 20 minutes prior to sun exposure. Reapply as needed. For children under the age of 6 months please consult a physician before use. MODE D’EMPLOI: Appliquer librement au moins 20 minutes avant de s’exposer au soleil. Réappliquer au besoin. Consulter un médecin avant d’employer la lotion sur un enfant de moins de 6 mois.
Warnings from packaging: WARNINGS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF EYES. IF CONTACT OCCURS, RINSE WITH WATER TO REMOVE. STOP USE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF RASH OR IRRITATION DEVELOPS AND LASTS. AVERTISSEMENTS: POUR USAGE EXTERNE SEULEMENT. ÉVITER TOUT CONTACT AVEC LES YEUX. EN CAS DE CONTACT, RINCER À L’EAU. SI UNE ÉRUPTION OU UNE IRRITATION SE PRODUIT OU PERSISTE, CESSER L’EMPLOI ET CONSULTER UN MÉDECIN.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| CASTOR OIL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNAL FLOUR | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | POLYSORBATE-60 | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE-60, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| 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) FLOWER EXTRACT |
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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID |
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 |
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) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-60, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, 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 | STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, XANTHAN GUM, PEG-100 STEARATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, POLYSORBATE-60, POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
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) |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ALLANTOIN, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR, CASTOR OIL PHOSPHATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, XANTHAN GUM | |
| 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 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| 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) |
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