| OVERALL SCORE |
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| 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
Read what's on your label. Other formulations may exist on the market.
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Active Ingredient Zinc oxide 17.5%. Inactive Ingredients Tapioca starch*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil*, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl laurate, Dextrin palmitate, Glyceryl isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Silybum marianum (Milk thistle) extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil*, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. *Organically produced ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed.Made with 59% organic agricultural ingredientsLabel directions: DIRECTIONS Apply prior to sun exposure. Reapply frequently to maintain protection, particularly after swimming, perspiring or towelling. Try to avoid the midday sun. USAGE: Apply each morning to clean skin prior to sun exposure. We recommend using throughout the year, as the sun's rays can cause damage even on dull days. Directions Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, or perspiring Inactive
Label warnings: WARNINGS Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, wash out with clean water. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. For Best Before see top of tube. WARNINGS For external use only UV exposure from the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging, and other skin damage. It is important to decrease UV exposure by limiting time in the sun, wearing protective clothing, and using a sunscreen. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. CARTON (side 1): CAUTION Try to avoid being in the sun for any length of time, particularly the midday sun, even when using a sunscreen. Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight. Over-exposure to the sun is a serious health threat.
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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ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) active ingredient 17.5% | | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TAPIOCA STARCH | | n/a |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | | n/a |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | | Ecotoxicology |
| GLYCERYL LAURATE | | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (), Use restrictions |
| DEXTRIN PALMITATE | | n/a |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | | Ecotoxicology |
| POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | | n/a |
| SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT | | n/a |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |