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Tropical Sands All Natural Lip Sunblock, SPF 30
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: lip balm
Made byTropical Sands by Mexitan Products
Data last updatedApril 2011
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Report for Mexitan Products | Tropical Sands | Tropical Sands All Natural Lip Sunblock, SPF 30

Tropical Sands All Natural Lip Sunblock, 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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

8%

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 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 8%, Zinc Oxide 5%. Inactive Ingredients: Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospernum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Directions from packaging:Apply to lips before sun exposure and whenever they feel dry. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating and after towel drying. Otherwise, reapply at least every 2 hours. Excellent for regular daily use.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops or lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help immediately. For children under six months consult a doctor.

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
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
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
ZINC OXIDE (SUNSCREEN GRADE > 100NM)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL
TOCOPHERYL		Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND)None Identified
Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
BEESWAXNone Identified
Data: Limited


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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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)

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)
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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL, 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 BEESWAX
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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 TOCOPHEROL

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)
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), 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 - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT