Melaleuca Sun Shades Mineral Sunblock 30+ (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MELALEUCA SUN SHADES MINERAL SUNBLOCK 30+ (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/14/07 brand: Melaleuca by Melaleuca, Inc.

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

86%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
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PRELIMINARY REPORT: The information on this page was entered by a Skin Deep user and has not been verified by EWG.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	UVB hazard/exposure score
0	UVA hazard/exposure score
0	sunscreen instability

*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 ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (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: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, 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: zinc oxide, water, PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, cyclopentasiloxane, isoeicosane, trisiloxane, dimethicone, octyldodecyl/PPG-3 myristyl ether dimmer dilinoleate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, glycerin, beeswax, cetyl alcohol, aleurites moluccana seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, plantago lanceolata leaf extract, bixa orellana seed extract, phenoxyethanol, polyhydroxystearic acid, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, xanthan gum, disodium EDTA, caprylic/capric trigylcerides, triethoxycaprylylsilane, niacinamide, amylodextrin, calcium pantothenate, maltodextrin, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, pyridoxine HCI, silica, citric acid, potassium sorbate, fragrance

Directions from packaging: â– apply liberally and evenly to all exposed areas before sun exposure â– reapply as needed or after towel-drying, swimming or sweating â– children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient)	3	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
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)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
PYRIDOXINE HCL PYRIDOXINE HCI	3	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
TRISILOXANE	1	89%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
NIACINAMIDE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGYLCERIDES	0	94%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
XYLITOL	1	88%	none identified
CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE	1	87%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT	1	83%	none identified
HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES	0	100%	none identified
ISOEICOSANE	0	100%	none identified
PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA (RIBWORT PLANTAIN) LEAF EXTRACT PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
PPG-17/ IPDI/ DMPA COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE	0	100%	none identified
ANHYDROXYLITOL	0	100%	none identified
OCTYLDODECYL/PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER DIMER DILINOLEATE OCTYLDODECYL/PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER DIMMER DILINOLEATE	0	100%	none identified
XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	0	99%	none identified
ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL ALEURITES MOLUCCANA SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
MALTODEXTRIN	0	94%	none identified
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID	0	94%	none identified
AMYLODEXTRIN	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
WATER	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
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		BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PYRIDOXINE HCL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)

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		XYLITOL, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		PYRIDOXINE HCL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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		BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, PYRIDOXINE HCL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		NIACINAMIDE,
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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 persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRISILOXANE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PYRIDOXINE HCL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SILICA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		XYLITOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses		NIACINAMIDE

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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 ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL

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		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL

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		SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, OCTYLDODECYL/PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER DIMER DILINOLEATE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, ANHYDROXYLITOL, XYLITOL, XANTHAN GUM, AMYLODEXTRIN, TRISILOXANE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, PPG-17/ IPDI/ DMPA COPOLYMER, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA (RIBWORT PLANTAIN) LEAF EXTRACT, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), MALTODEXTRIN, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, ISOEICOSANE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL

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		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		NIACINAMIDE, SILICA
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		XYLITOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PYRIDOXINE HCL