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UV Natural Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceEXCELLENT
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typessunscreen: SPF greater than 30; baby sunscreen
Made byUV Natural by UV Natural International PTY LTD
Data last updatedFebruary 2011
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Report for UV Natural International PTY LTD | UV Natural | UV Natural Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+

UV Natural Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

24.8%

 

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: Zinc Oxide 24.8%, Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglycerides, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Camellia Oleifera(green tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides
Directions from packaging:Apply 30 mins before sun exposure and as needed. Children under 6 months ask a doctor. Re-apply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or sweating. Store below 86 F (30C)
Warnings from packaging:For External use only. Stop and ask a doctor if rash or irritation occurs and lasts. Keep out of reach of children ,if swallowed get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

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
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
NANO ZINC OXIDE
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
ZINC STEARATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Cancer
Data: Fair
IRON OXIDESCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACTMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA(GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited


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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen IRON OXIDES

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)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity ZINC STEARATE

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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Not suspected to be persistent MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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 ZINC STEARATE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL
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 ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
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 ZINC STEARATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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 ZINC STEARATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ZINC STEARATE
Insufficient data to determine safety ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
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
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF 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)