BANANA BOAT SUNSCREEN SUN WEAR DAILY SUNSCREEN LOTION, SPF 50
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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 |
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (3%) |
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| HOMOSALATE (15%) |
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| OCTISALATE (5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (2.4%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (6%) |
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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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, 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: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2.4%), Oxybenzone (6%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Silica, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoley/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Glucosamine HCl, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Dicocoylethylenediamine PEG-15 Sulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Trietanolamine, Dimethyl Capramide, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Fragrance, Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
Directions from packaging: Directions Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes before sun exposure. Re-apply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age.
Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 54% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 1 | 72% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BHT | 7 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LECITHIN | 4 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE TRIETANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE | 5 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| DECANAMIDE, N,N-DIMETHYL- DIMETHYL CAPRAMIDE | 1 | 93% | Neurotoxicity |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLUCOSAMINE HCL | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEY/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 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 on microorganisms show positive mutation results | GLUCOSAMINE HCL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, BHT |
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 | METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT | |
| 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) JUICE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, GLUCOSAMINE HCL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, DECANAMIDE, N,N-DIMETHYL-, BHT | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), HOMOSALATE | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | BHT |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, BHT |
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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE |
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) | SILICA, OCTOCRYLENE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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) | METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLUCOSAMINE HCL | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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 |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, XANTHAN GUM, LECITHIN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BHT |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTOCRYLENE |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT, METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE, OCTISALATE | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM DICOCOYLETHYLENEDIAMINE PEG-15 SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DECANAMIDE, N,N-DIMETHYL-, FRAGRANCE, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE |
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 | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | SILICA | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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