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Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sun: Green Tea Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (old formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionMODERATE
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityGOOD
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byAlba Botanica by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Data last updatedMarch 2010
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Report for Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | Alba Botanica | Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sun: Green Tea Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (old formulation)

Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sun: Green Tea Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (old formulation)

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

AVOBENZONE

3%

HOMOSALATE

5%

OCTINOXATE

7.5%

OCTISALATE

5%

OXYBENZONE

6%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

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

 

company policies

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

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: active ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 6.0%, Homosalate 5.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Avobenzone 3.0%. ingredients: Purified water, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate SE, isopropyl palmitate, VP/eicosene copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, certified organic aloe barbadensis extract, cetyl phosphate, steareth-21, certified organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower, ginkgo biloba leaf and calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extracts, steareth-2, carbomer, vegetable glycerin, certified organic camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, tocopherol (vitamin E), phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and botanical fragrance (parfum).
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally at least 20 minutes prior to sun exposure. Reapply as needed. For children under the age of 6 months please consult a physician before use.
Warnings from packaging:WARNINGS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF EYES. IF CONTACT OCCURS, RINSE WITH WATER TO REMOVE. STOP USE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN 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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
OXYBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
STEARETH-21Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
STEARETH-2Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
OCTINOXATE
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
HOMOSALATE
(Active Ingredient)		Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POTASSIUM SORBATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
AVOBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Limited
CETYL PHOSPHATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT
GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA) FLOWER EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERYL STEARATE SENone Identified
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL PALMITATENone 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL

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)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses OCTINOXATE

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity 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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption 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)
Associated with endocrine disruption OXYBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption OCTINOXATE, HOMOSALATE

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL, AVOBENZONE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence POTASSIUM SORBATE
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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 suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, TOCOPHEROL, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, AVOBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, HOMOSALATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE

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, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHEROL, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, AVOBENZONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful HOMOSALATE, DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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 HOMOSALATE, DIMETHICONE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, OCTISALATE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, TOCOPHEROL, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, CARBOMER, AVOBENZONE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) 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 skin irritant in humans OXYBENZONE
Classified as irritant PHENOXYETHANOL

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, STEARETH-2
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical STEARETH-2
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 OXYBENZONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, HOMOSALATE, GLYCERIN, GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, AVOBENZONE

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 low doses BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

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. OCTINOXATE
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) BENZYL ALCOHOL, 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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT