Solar Sense Zany Zinc Colored Sunscreen, Blue, SPF 50

Solar Sense by CCA Industries

OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	EXCELLENT
UVA PROTECTION	EXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BALANCE	GOOD
SUNSCREEN STABILITY	EXCELLENT
HEALTH CONCERN	MODERATE
OTHER CONCERNS	-

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

25%

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Label directions: Apply liberally to face, nose, ears, lips and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. For children 6 months or under, ask a doctor. Reapply after prolonged exposure or after swimming, exercising, perspiring or towel drying. Rinse with soap and water to remove. Store in a cool, dry place.
Label warnings: WarningsSun alert: UV exposure from the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging, and other skin damage. It is important to decrease UV exposure by limiting time in sun, wearing protective clothing, and using a sunscreen. For external use only. When using this product, keep out of eyes. 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 immediately.

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EWG provides information on sunscreen products from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate both efficacy and the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other sunscreens. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.
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Ingredient	Hazard Score	Concerns
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) active ingredient 25%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PETROLATUM	Data: Fair	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns ()
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE	Data: Limited	n/a
POLYETHYLENE	Data: Limited	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
CERESIN	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE	Data: Limited	n/a
ULTRAMARINES may contain	Data: Limited	Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C YELLOW 5 may contain	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 7 LAKE may contain	Data: Fair	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Use restrictions

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