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Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (2009 formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made bySoleo Organics by Soleo Organics, Skin Elements USA, LLC
Data last updatedMarch 2011
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Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (2009 formulation)

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, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

22.3%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

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

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active ingredient Zinc oxide 22.3%, Vitis vinifera seed oil (grapeseed oil), Helianthus annus seed oil (sunflower), Capric/caprylic triglycerides, vegetable oil, Candelilla Cera, Cera alba, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Camellia sinensis leaf extract (green tea), Anthemis nobilis flower extract (roman chamomile), Lecithin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil (safflower), Cucumis sativus fruit extract (cucumber), tocopherol acetate
Directions from packaging:Squeeze and shake tube well before use: Apply liberally to all exposed skin 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply regularly and after swimming, heavy perspiration or toweling. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and wear protective clothing, hats and eyewear. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Store below 30C / 86F
Warnings from packaging:Keep out of eyes, rinse with water to remove, stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts.

About the ratings

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
LECITHIN
(ORGANIC)		Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL
NATURAL VITAMIN E
(ORGANIC)		Cancer
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
(ORGANIC)		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT
CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) SEED BUTTER
THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
VEGETABLE OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
BEESWAX
CERA ALBA
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
CANDELILLA CERA
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
SAFFLOWER SEED OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
WATER
(DEIONIZED)		Innocuous
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 TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, LECITHIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BEESWAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), LECITHIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BEESWAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available LECITHIN

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, LECITHIN
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, VEGETABLE OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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)
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 TOCOPHEROL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) SEED BUTTER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, VEGETABLE OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications LECITHIN