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CVS Baby Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 60+
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionMODERATE
UVA/UVB BalanceMODERATE
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typessunscreen: SPF greater than 30; baby sunscreen
Made byCVS by CVS Corporation
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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CVS Baby Lotion Sunscreen, SPF 60+

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

4.9%

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

4.7%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
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: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (4.9%), Zinc Oxide (4.7%). Inactive Ingredients: Alumina, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Methicone, Methylisothiazolinone, Pantothenic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trisiloxane, Water, Xanthan Gum.
Directions from packaging:Ask a doctor before use on children under 6 months of age. Apply liberally and evenly to all exposed areas before sun exposure. Ensure complete coverage. Reapply as needed or after swimming, perspiring, towel drying, or vigorous activity.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Use on children under 6 months of age only with advice of a physician. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-8Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-100 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-60Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
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
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
ALUMINADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Good
BHTCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
POTASSIUM SORBATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TRISILOXANEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDEUse restrictions
Data: Limited
STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMERContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ARACHIDYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ISOHEXADECANEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERINIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATEUse restrictions
Data: Limited
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATEData gaps, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: None
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT
AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYSILANE		None Identified
Data: Limited
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATENone Identified
Data: None
CETYL DIMETHICONEData gaps
Data: Limited
METHICONENone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
VITAMIN B3
PANTOTHENIC ACID		None Identified
Data: Fair
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Limited
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
BEESWAXNone Identified
Data: Limited
BEHENYL ALCOHOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
BISABOLOLEnhanced skin absorption
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 BHT
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses BHT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not likely to be a reproductive toxicant in humans ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence ALUMINA

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity 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 demonstrate neurotoxicity METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity ALUMINA, BENZYL ALCOHOL

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption 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 endocrine disruption at high doses BHT

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 METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans ALUMINA
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), WATER, VITAMIN B3, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, ISOHEXADECANE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be persistent PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, BISABOLOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife TRISILOXANE

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 XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYSORBATE-60, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITAMIN B3, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BEESWAX, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), TRISILOXANE, ISOHEXADECANE, DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINA
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)
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-8, BHT

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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative ISOHEXADECANE, DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-100 STEARATE, TRISILOXANE, STEARIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINA
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), XANTHAN GUM, WATER, VITAMIN B3, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL, BEESWAX, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PEG-100 STEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical CETYL DIMETHICONE
Insufficient data to determine safety ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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 PEG-100 STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHICONE, POLYSORBATE-60, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DIMETHICONE, BHT, BISABOLOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL DIMETHICONE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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 ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN B3, TRISILOXANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINA

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 low doses BENZYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

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. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), 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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE