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MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)MODERATE
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF 15-30
Made byMelanSol® by Impex International Corp.
Data last updatedDecember 2010
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Report for Impex International Corp. | MelanSol® | MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25

MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25

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, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

10%

 

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: Zinc Oxide 10%, Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Natural Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, Bentonite (Clay Mineral), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract, Mixed d-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Bio-Melanin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Lanolin Oil, Xanthan Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Natural Beeswax, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Directions from packaging:Apply generously and evenly to all areas before sun exposure. Gently massage into your skin. Reapply after swimming and towel drying. MelanSol works immediately after application.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Limiting the amount of time exposed to sunlight, wearing protective clothing and using a UVA/UVB sunscreen may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer and other undesirable skin conditions.

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)
ZINC OXIDE (SUNSCREEN GRADE < 100NM)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LECITHINMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
POTASSIUM SORBATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACTUse restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OILUse restrictions
Data: Limited
BENTONITEUse restrictions
Data: Fair
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OILContamination concerns (PESTICIDES), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OILOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
MELANINNone Identified
Data: Fair
PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA (DATE) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA (LEMON-SCENTED GUM) OIL
EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDERNone Identified
Data: None
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL		None Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTERNone Identified
Data: Limited
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
VITAMIN B2None Identified
Data: Fair
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
LANOLIN OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
BEESWAXNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
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 TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results 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 POTASSIUM SORBATE

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, XANTHAN GUM, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, VITAMIN B2, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LANOLIN OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BENTONITE, BEESWAX
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 CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN B2, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available LECITHIN
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food BENTONITE, 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)
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 CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, VITAMIN B2, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, LANOLIN OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BENTONITE, 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 PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, LANOLIN OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, TOCOPHEROL
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 POTASSIUM SORBATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BENTONITE, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER, PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA (DATE) FRUIT EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN B2, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), MELANIN, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA (LEMON-SCENTED GUM) OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) 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)

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 - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel BENTONITE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, LECITHIN