Coola Plant UV Body Sunscreen, Unscented, SPF 30

COOLA by COOLA

OVERALL SCORE	Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF)	GOOD
UVA PROTECTION	GOOD
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)

12.6%

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Label directions: Directions apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply: after 40 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 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-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Label warnings: 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 doctor if skin 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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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 12.6%	Data: Fair	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BEESWAX	Data: Limited	n/a
BETA VULGARIS (COMMON BEET) ROOT EXTRACT	Data: Fair	n/a
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	Data: Limited	n/a
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	Data: Limited	n/a
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Data: Limited	Ecotoxicology
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE	Data: Limited	n/a
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER	Data: None	n/a
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT	Data: Fair	n/a
ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE	Data: None	n/a
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	Data: Limited	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN	Data: Fair	n/a
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE	Data: Limited	Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE	Data: Limited	Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/ PVP CROSSPOLYMER	Data: None	n/a
LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL	Data: Fair	n/a
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	Data: Limited	Data gaps
MALTODEXTRIN	Data: Fair	n/a
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL	Data: Fair	Contamination concerns (), Use restrictions
ORYZANOL	Data: Fair	Ecotoxicology
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	Data: Fair	n/a
POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	Data: None	n/a
PROPANEDIOL	Data: Fair	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM GLUCONATE	Data: Fair	n/a
SYRINGA VULGARIS (LILAC) EXTRACT	Data: Limited	n/a
TOCOPHEROL	Data: Fair	Cancer, Contamination concerns ()
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE	Data: Limited	n/a
WATER	Data: Robust	n/a
XANTHAN GUM	Data: Limited	n/a

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