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Loving Naturals Clear Face Sunscreen, 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 updatedMarch 2011
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Loving Naturals Clear Face Sunscreen, 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)

24.7%

 

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 - 24.7% Purified Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (from Coconut Oil), Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (derived from Organic Coconut Oil without the use of chemicals), Non-GMO & Organic Corn Starch, Stearic Acid (from Palm Oil), Organic Raw Sugar, Sea Salt, Wild Harvested Aspen Bark Extract
Directions from packaging:Apply to exposed skin 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
CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARIC ACID
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE EXTRACT
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
POPULUS TREMULOIDES BARK EXTRACT
ASPEN BARK EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERIN
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust
SEA SALTInnocuous
Data: Robust
SUCROSE
SUGAR
(ORGANIC)		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)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID

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 ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, WATER, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SUCROSE, STEARIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SEA SALT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
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 STEARIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, WATER, SUCROSE, SEA SALT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN

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 STEARIC ACID, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel POPULUS TREMULOIDES BARK EXTRACT, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE 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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL