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Fruit of the Earth Block Up! Continuous Spray Sunscreen, Dry Sport, SPF 30
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionPOOR
UVA/UVB BalancePOOR
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF 15-30
Made byFruit of the Earth by Fruit of the Earth, Inc.
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Report for Fruit of the Earth, Inc. | Fruit of the Earth | Fruit of the Earth Block Up! Continuous Spray Sunscreen, Dry Sport, SPF 30

Fruit of the Earth Block Up! Continuous Spray Sunscreen, Dry Sport, SPF 30

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

HOMOSALATE

9%

OCTINOXATE

7.5%

OCTISALATE

5%

OXYBENZONE

5%

 

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: Active Ingredients: Homosalate (9%) (Sunscreen), Octinoxate (7.5%) (Sunscreen), Octisalate (5%) (Sunscreen), Oxybenzone (5%) (Sunscreen)Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Fragrance
Directions from packaging:Apply generously and evenly before exposure and as needed. Spray on hands to apply to face. Use in a well-ventilated area. Reapply after towel drying, swimming, vigorous activity, or perspiring. Children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:Warnings External use only. Flammable: do not use near heat, flame or while smoking. Avoid long term storage above 104°F (40°C) When using this product Do not spray in eyes or face. Keep out of reach of eyes and eyelids. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. Stop use and ask doctor if Rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children: If swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center at once.

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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
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
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
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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
SD ALCOHOL 40Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
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
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair


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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, 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

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)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption OCTINOXATE
Associated with endocrine disruption OXYBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption 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)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
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 persistent OCTISALATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not suspected to be persistent HOMOSALATE, OCTINOXATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity SD ALCOHOL 40

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
Occupational hazards related to handling SD ALCOHOL 40

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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40

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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative HOMOSALATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin OCTISALATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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 SD ALCOHOL 40
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OXYBENZONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel HOMOSALATE, FRAGRANCE, ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

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)

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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OXYBENZONE, OCTISALATE
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, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)