| Score |  Data: Limited |
| UVB Protection (SPF) | MODERATE |
| UVA Protection | POOR |
| UVA/UVB Balance | POOR |
| Sunscreen Stability | MODERATE |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | sunscreen: lip balm |
| Made by | Carmex by Carma Laboratories, Inc. |
| Data last updated | November 1999 |
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Sunscreen Ingredients
| Sunscreen UV AbsorbanceAbsorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.  |
company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Octinoxate (0.6%) (sunscreen), Oxybenzone (0.5%) (sunscreen) Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, C10 30 Cholesterol/Lanesterol Esters, Camphor, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OiI, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ethyhexyl Palmitate, Flavor, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla Cera) Wax, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lechithin, Limmanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Delta-lactone, Menthol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ozokerite, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera), Persea Gratissima, Phenol, PPG 3 Benzyl, Ether Myristate, Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Saccharine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Tribehenin |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply liberally and evenly as often as necessary, and before exposure to sun, wind or cold. Consult a physician for use on children under six months of age. This is a personal care item, and should be used by one individual only. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only. When using this product: avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and consult a physician if irritation or rash occur. Keep out of reach of children. |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| PHENOL | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |  Data: Fair |
| OCTINOXATE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN LECHITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| FLAVOR | Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| SACCHARIN | Cancer, Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| CAMPHOR | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDES | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE ETHYHEXYL PALMITATE | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII FRUIT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/ LANOSTEROL ESTERS C10 30 CHOLESTEROL/LANESTEROL ESTERS | None Identified |  Data: None |
| LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL LIMMANTHES ALBA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE | None Identified | Data: None |
| PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE | None Identified | Data: None |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| OZOKERITE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BEESWAX | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OII | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRIBEHENIN | Enhanced skin absorption | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | OXYBENZONE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | PHENOL, SACCHARIN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | PHENOL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | PHENOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TRIBEHENIN, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LECITHIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SACCHARIN, OCTINOXATE, MENTHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL, CAMPHOR, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | PHENOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, LECITHIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TRIBEHENIN, TOCOPHEROL, SACCHARIN, OCTINOXATE, MENTHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CASTOR OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMPHOR, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX | |
| One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | PHENOL | |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | PHENOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FLAVOR | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHEROL, SACCHARIN, PHENOL, MENTHOL, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CASTOR OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAMPHOR, BEESWAX | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SACCHARIN, MENTHOL, LECITHIN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | TRIBEHENIN, LECITHIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TOCOPHEROL, SACCHARIN, OXYBENZONE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OCTINOXATE, MENTHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAMPHOR, BEESWAX | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PHENOL | |
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. |
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| 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 | TRIBEHENIN | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | PHENOL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) 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, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE, OZOKERITE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE | |
| 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, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CASTOR OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FLAVOR, SACCHARIN, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, PHENOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO), PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MENTHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMPHOR, C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/ LANOSTEROL ESTERS, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OXYBENZONE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | PHENOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT, LECITHIN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOL, CAMPHOR | |
