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Devita International Daily Solar Protective Moisturizer, SPF 30
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: moisturizer
Made byDevita International by Devita International
Data last updatedMarch 2008
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Devita International Daily Solar Protective Moisturizer, SPF 30

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

14%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE: 14% (TRANSPARENT) ,Purified Water, Aloe Vera Gel, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides (derived from coconut oil), Stearic Acid, Vegetable Glycerin,Rhatany Extract(natural sunscreen) Hyaluronic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate (from vegetable oil), Soy Lecithin, Vitamin E Acetate, Allantoin, Comfrey Root Extract, Grapeseed Extract.
Directions from packaging:In morning, apply liberally with light upward strokes to thoroughly cleansed and toned face and neck.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. 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. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE: 14% (TRANSPARENT)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
VITAMIN E ACETATE		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACTMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACTOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDES (DERIVED FROM COCONUT OIL)
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GELDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LECITHIN
SOY LECITHIN		None Identified
Data: Limited
KRAMERIA TRIANDRA (RHATANY) ROOT EXTRACT
RHATANY EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: None
VEGETABLE GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: None
ALLANTOINNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYALURONIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a reproductive toxicant in humans ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER, STEARIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALLANTOIN
Possible human respiratory toxicant ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Limited evidence of any toxicity SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACT

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), KRAMERIA TRIANDRA (RHATANY) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, HYALURONIC ACID, ALLANTOIN
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Insufficient data to determine safety ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACT, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), KRAMERIA TRIANDRA (RHATANY) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LECITHIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL