Thinksport Livestrong Sunscreen, SPF 50 | EWG's Skin Deep®

Thinksport Livestrong Sunscreen, SPF 50+

thinksport by thinkbaby and thinksport

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

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

20%

Read what's on your label. Other formulations may exist on the market. [See the ingredients used for this report.]
Label directions: Directions: apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply: after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating immediately after towel drying at least every 2 hours Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses For children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Label warnings: Warning: For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.

Where to purchase

Shop with EWG on Amazon.com	Amazon.com product page
thinkbaby	http://www.thinkbaby.co
thinksport	http://www.thinksport.co
Amazon.com	http://www.amazon.com
Whole Foods	http://www.wholefoods.com
Nubius Organics	http://www.nubiusorganics.com
Body Sense	buy now

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
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	Data: Fair	Data gaps
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
DIMETHICONE	Data: Limited	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
HYALURONIC ACID	Data: Fair	n/a
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	Data: Limited	Data gaps
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	Data: Fair	n/a
HYDROGENATED METHYL ABIETATE	Data: None	n/a
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
GLYCERIN	Data: Fair	n/a
RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
SORBITAN STEARATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
TOCOPHEROL	Data: Fair	Cancer, Contamination concerns ()
WATER	Data: Robust	n/a

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