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Herbal Choice Mari Facial Day Cream, SPF 15
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)MODERATE
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceEXCELLENT
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: moisturizer
Made byHerbal Choice Mari by Herbal Choice Mari
Data last updatedFebruary 2011
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Herbal Choice Mari Facial Day Cream, SPF 15

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)

12.5%

 

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 PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient: Micronized Zinc Oxide (77947) 12.5% (largest particle size used) Other Ingredients: Purified water (pure water), olive oil (organic), jojoba oil (organic), candelilla wax (wild harvested), sweet orange (organic), bergamot (organic), burdock (organic), thyme (organic), bilberry (organic), sage (organic). ING090210
Directions from packaging:Prepare skin with Herbal Choice Mari Facial Wash & Herbal Choice Mari Facial Toner. Massage small amount onto skin.

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, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRUS SINENSIS (SWEET ORANGE)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
THYME
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
JOJOBA OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
WATER
(FILTERED)		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 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, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
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)

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, WATER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, THYME
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 EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY), SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), CITRUS SINENSIS (SWEET ORANGE), ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK)

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)