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Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byTropical Sands by Mexitan Products
Data last updatedJune 2010
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Report for Mexitan Products | Tropical Sands | Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50

Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

6%

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

22.5%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

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

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (6.0%), Zinc Oxide (22.5%) Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water, Sunflower Oil, Lecithin, Coconut Oil, Glycerine, Xanthan Gum, Green Tea Extract, Jojoba Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Shea Butter, Eucalyptus Oil
Directions from packaging:Shake well and apply evenly before sun exposure. Apply and reapply as directed to avoid lowering protection. Reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating and after towel drying. Otherwise, reapply at least every 2 hours. Children under 6 months, ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops or lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help 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
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
LECITHIN
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
ZINC OXIDE (SUNSCREEN GRADE > 100NM)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT
GREEN TEA EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)None Identified
Data: Limited
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
EUCALYPTUS OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERIN
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
JOJOBA OIL		None Identified
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
Classified as a low human health priority XANTHAN GUM, WATER, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative LECITHIN
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)

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)
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERIN, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED 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 low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), 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 LECITHIN