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Loving Naturals Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30+
Score
Data: Fair
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byLoving Naturals by Loving Naturals
Data last updatedJuly 2010
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Loving Naturals Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30+

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: 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)

25%

 

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: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide - 25% Ingredients: Grape Seed Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (from Coconut Oil), Plum Kernel Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter (Fair Trade), Organic Green Tea, Organic Honey, Organic Rosemary Oil, Salt, Water
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally to neck, face and shoulders 30 minutes before sun exposure, and rub in to remove the white. Reapply after swimming, sweating, after 1-2 hours of use or after towel drying.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Discontinue use and seek a physician if skin rash develops and persists. Rinse with water if sunscreen gets in your eyes. Decrease UV exposure by limiting time in the sun, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen. May contain traces of nut or seed oils.

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)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA)
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) SEED OIL
PLUM KERNEL OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
ROSEMARY
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER
COCOA BUTTER
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
BEESWAX
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
WATER
(FILTERED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust
HONEY
(ORGANIC)		Innocuous
Data: Robust
SEA SALTInnocuous
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 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
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SEA SALT, HONEY, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
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)
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful BEESWAX

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 ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SEA SALT, HONEY, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BEESWAX

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 BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ROSEMARY, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) SEED OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA)

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)