Tropical Sands Sunscreen, SPF 50

Tropical Sands by Mexitan Products

OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	EXCELLENT
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

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)	6%
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)	22.5%

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Label directions: Shake Well, and apply evenly before sun exposure. Allow to dry before sun or water exposure. Apply and re-apply as directed to avoid lowering protection. Re-apply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating and after towel-drying. Otherwise, re-apply at least every 2 hours. For children under six months consult with a doctor.
Label warnings: For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops or lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help immediately.

Where to purchase

Mexitan Products	mexitan.com
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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 22.5%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) active ingredient 6%	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
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
LECITHIN	Data: Good	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (), Use restrictions
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
GLYCERIN	Data: Fair	n/a
XANTHAN GUM	Data: Limited	n/a
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Data: Fair	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns ()
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	Data: Limited	n/a
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL	Data: Limited	n/a

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