Solbar Shield Sunscreen, SPF 40

Solbar by Person & Covey, Inc.

OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	EXCELLENT
UVA PROTECTION	GOOD
UVA/UVB BALANCE	MODERATE
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

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)	5%
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)	7.5%

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Label directions: Apply a thin even layer of Solbar Shield to all sun exposed areas of dry skin 15-20 minutes before sun exposure and massage gently until clear sheen appears. Allow to dry. Avoid contact with clothing until sunscreen is dry. Reapply to dry skin after prolonged swimming, outdoors physical activity, excessive perspiration or towel drying. Dermatologists recommend reapplying sunscreen during prolonged sun exposure every 2 hours. Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen may reduce the risk of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun. Avoid exposing product to extreme heat and/or cold conditions.
Label warnings: For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, rinse with water. Discontinue use and seek medical assistance if skin irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. For use on children under 6 months of age consult a doctor. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical assistance 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 7.5%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) active ingredient 5%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
WATER	Data: Robust	n/a
ISOBUTYL STEARATE	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT	Data: Limited	Use restrictions
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE	Data: None	n/a
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	Data: Fair	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER	Data: Limited	n/a
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER	Data: Limited	n/a
GLYCERIN	Data: Fair	n/a
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
PEG-100 STEARATE	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns ()
BENZYL ALCOHOL	Data: Fair	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Data: Fair	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns ()
CITRIC ACID	Data: Good	Use restrictions
DISODIUM EDTA	Data: Fair	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption

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