LOTUS MOON SAGE SUN PROTECTIVE CREME, SPF 25
last updated: 07/02/07 brand: Lotus Moon by SMB Essentials
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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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) (10%) |
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| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (2%) |
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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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: *aloe vera extract, *high oleic safflower, vegetable emulsifiers (extracted from plants and mushrooms high in natural glucose content), *rosehips, squalene (olive source), calendula oil, *shea butter, *green tea extract, vitamin E, potassium sorbate, essential oils of vanilla and lavender. *certified organic
Directions from packaging: Massage an even amount into clean skin, once or twice daily. Can be worn alone, or layered over a serum
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
user reviews & comments
| anonymous 35187 |  | "Goes on like a white mask. Sadly, cannot recommend this, though it may be non-toxic. ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 81% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 82% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ROSE HIPS (ORGANIC) | 0 | 89% | none identified |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL CALENDULA OIL | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| SQUALENE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE VERA EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| EMULSIFYING WAX | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT GREEN TEA EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVENDER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POTASSIUM SORBATE |
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 (NON-NANO) |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT |
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 | POTASSIUM SORBATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
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 (NON-NANO) |
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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, SQUALENE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POTASSIUM SORBATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZINC OXIDE (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 | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), LAVENDER, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ROSE HIPS, POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL |
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 (NON-NANO) |
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 (NON-NANO), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL |
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 | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF 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 | POTASSIUM SORBATE, SQUALENE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVENDER, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ROSE HIPS, EMULSIFYING WAX, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER 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 moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ZINC OXIDE (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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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