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Alba Botanica Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunscreen: SPF 15-30
Made byAlba Botanica by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Data last updatedApril 2011
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Report for Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | Alba Botanica | Alba Botanica Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30

Alba Botanica Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

2%

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

14.5%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

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

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsInnovator Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 14.5 %, Titanium Dioxide 2.0 % Other Ingredients: Aqua (Water), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, GLUCERIN ISOSTEARATE; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (1), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (1), Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (1), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT; Magnesium Sulfate, SILICA; Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol.; Polyhydroxystearic Acid (1) Certified Organic
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply as needed after towel drying, swimming or sweating. Children under 6 months, ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF EYES. IF CONTACT OCCURS, RINSE WITH WATER TO REMOVE. STOP USE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF RASH OR IRRITATION DEVELOPS AND LASTS.

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
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATES
GLUCERIN ISOSTEARATE		Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYGLYCERYL-3 RICINOLEATENone Identified
Data: None
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL		None Identified
Data: Fair
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM SULFATENone Identified
Data: Fair
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Limited
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATENone Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust
SODIUM CHLORIDEInnocuous
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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 any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Not likely to be a reproductive toxicant in humans ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
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 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 DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATES, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Classified as irritant PHENOXYETHANOL

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 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATES
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-3 RICINOLEATE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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 PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, 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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATES, DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications BENZYL ALCOHOL