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Desert Essence Organics Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
Desert Essence by Desert Essence
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
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

8%

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

6%

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Label directions: Apply liberally and evenly to all exposed skin 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after prolonged swimming, excessive perspiration or washing.
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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 6%
Data: Fair
Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
active ingredient 8%
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
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Data: Fair
Use restrictions
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT
Data: Fair
n/a
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Data: Limited
Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
Data: Limited
n/a
GLYCERIN
Data: Fair
n/a
CYCLOMETHICONE
Data: Limited
Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
XANTHAN GUM
Data: Limited
n/a
TOCOPHEROL
Data: Fair
Cancer, Contamination concerns ()
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED
Data: Fair
n/a
UBIQUINONE
Data: Fair
n/a
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Data: Limited
Data gaps
SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL
Data: Limited
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL
Data: Limited
Use restrictions
PHENOXYETHANOL
Data: Limited
Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Data: Limited
n/a