Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sun Screen Body Cream, SPF 30

LaVanila Laboratories by LaVanila Laboratories

OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	GOOD
UVA PROTECTION	EXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BALANCE	GOOD
SUNSCREEN STABILITY	EXCELLENT
HEALTH CONCERN	LOW
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)

20%

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Label directions: Directions: Use for SPF 30. Apply generously prior to sun exposure. Reapply as needed after swimming, towel drying, heavy perspiration, or washing.
Label warnings: Warnings:Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops or increases. If irritation does not improve within 7 days, consult physician. For children under 6 months consult a physician. Keep out of children’s reach.

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About the ratings

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 20%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	Data: Limited	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
SORBITAN STEARATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE	Data: None	n/a
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
SODIUM CHLORIDE	Data: Robust	n/a
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT	Data: Fair	n/a
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a
MORINDA CITRIFOLIA (INDIAN MULBERRY) EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	Data: Limited	n/a
HYALURONIC ACID	Data: Fair	n/a
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL	Data: Fair	n/a
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a

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