Episencial Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, SPF 35 (old formulation)

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OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	GOOD
UVA PROTECTION	MODERATE
UVA/UVB BALANCE	MODERATE
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)	5%
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)	5.1%

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Label directions: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours
Label warnings: Use Common sense, caution and contact a health professional if concerned

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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 5.1%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) active ingredient 5.1%	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
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL	Data: Limited	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE	Data: Limited	Use restrictions
PLANT GLYCERIN	Data: None	n/a
COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE	Data: None	n/a
TRICONTANYL PVP	Data: None	n/a
PEG-20 CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns ()
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE	Data: Limited	n/a
VEGETABLE GLYCERYL STEARATE	Data: None	n/a
PENTYLENE GLYCOL	Data: Limited	n/a
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	Data: Limited	Data gaps
LECITHIN	Data: Good	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (), Use restrictions
BEESWAX	Data: Limited	n/a
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE	Data: Limited	Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
XANTHAN GUM	Data: Limited	n/a
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE	Data: Fair	n/a
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
TOCOPHEROL	Data: Fair	Cancer, Contamination concerns ()
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	Data: Limited	n/a
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	Data: Fair	Use restrictions
ALLANTOIN	Data: Fair	n/a
SODIUM CHLORIDE	Data: Robust	n/a
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a

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