Seventh Generation Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30

Seventh Generation by Seventh Generation, Inc.

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: Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours Use a water resistance sunscreen if swimming or sweating Sun protectaion measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin again. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measure including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10am - 2pm wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Label warnings: For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

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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
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL	Data: Limited	Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
HYDROGENATED METHYL ABIETATE	Data: None	n/a
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	Data: Fair	n/a
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE	Data: Limited	Use restrictions
POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE	Data: None	n/a
CASTOR OIL	Data: Fair	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	Data: Limited	n/a
SORBITAN STEARATE	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
TOCOPHEROL	Data: Fair	Cancer, Contamination concerns ()
WATER	Data: Robust	n/a

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