| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Types | after sun product; moisturizer |
| Made by | Tropical Sands by Mexitan Products |
| Data last updated | May 2011 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Champion Status |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyglycerin |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply regularly and generously to skin areas to soothe minor burns, sunburns, cuts, bug bites and stings. Ideal for use as a daily moisturizer, hair-styling gel, and shaving gel. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Mexitan Products | mexitan.com | |
| Body Sense | buy now | |
| Google Shopping | search now | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT | Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF (ALOE VERA GEL) JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | XANTHAN GUM | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
| Limited evidence of renal toxicity | GLYCERIN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as irritant | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
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. |
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| 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 | |
| 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) LEAF EXTRACT | |
