Lotus Moon Sage Sun Protective Creme, SPF 25 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LOTUS MOON SAGE SUN PROTECTIVE CREME, SPF 25

last updated: 07/02/07 brand: Lotus Moon by SMB Essentials

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

90%

data gap

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PRODUCT USES

facial moisturizer/treatment
sunscreen: moisturizer

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance but may not meet all requirements: this company has not provided the Campaign with information needed to assess if all required product and ingredient information has been provided.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (2%)

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (10%)

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, 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. ..."

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, 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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), POTASSIUM SORBATE

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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 blood effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
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)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SQUALENE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, LAVENDER, 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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (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), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, 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)
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		TOCOPHEROL, SQUALENE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) OIL, LAVENDER, ROSE HIPS
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		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT, EMULSIFYING WAX

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 (NON-NANO),
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)