Mission Skincare All-Sport Premium Sunscreen Continuous Spray, SPF 30

Score	Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)	GOOD
UVA Protection	POOR
UVA/UVB Balance	POOR
Sunscreen Stability	EXCELLENT
Health Concern	HIGH
Product Type	sunscreen: SPF 15-30
Made by	MISSION Skincare by MISSION Product Holdings, Inc.
Data last updated	November 1999
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Report for MISSION Product Holdings, Inc. | MISSION Skincare | Mission Skincare All-Sport Premium Sunscreen Continuous Spray, SPF 30

Mission Skincare All-Sport Premium Sunscreen Continuous Spray, SPF 30

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazard
Cancer
Developmental & reproductive toxicity
Allergies & immunotoxicity
Use restrictions
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

Sunscreen Ingredients

HOMOSALATE	5%
OCTINOXATE	7.5%
OCTISALATE	5%
OXYBENZONE	4.2%

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

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

company policies
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
Ingredients from packaging:	Active Ingredients: Homosalate (5%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Oxybenzone (4.25%) Inactive Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Fruit) Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Cocunut) Oil, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica, Water, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:	For adults and children 6 months of age and older, apply 10-15 minutes before sun exposure. Do not apply in windy conditions. Hold can 4-6 inches away from body and apply liberally, spraying slowly and evenly until product is visible on skin. Do not spray into face. Spray into hand and apply to face. Use in well ventilated areas. Reapply after swimming, excessive perspiration, towel drying, or extended sun exposure. Children under 2 years of age should use sunscreen products with a minimum SPF of 15. For children under 6 months of age ask a doctor. Sun alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.
Warnings from packaging:	WarningsFor external use only. Flammable: Do not use near heat, flame or while smoking. When using this product: Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Stop use and ask a doctor id rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. May stain fabrics

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
FRAGRANCE	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
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
PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)	Data: Limited
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
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient)	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Limited
SD ALCOHOL 40	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)	Data: Limited
OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient)	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
CHOLECALCIFEROL	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUS	Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Good
OCTYLDODECANOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT EUTERPE OLERACEA EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT VACCINIUM MACROCARPON EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICA	None Identified	Data: None
PHYTONADIONE	None Identified	Data: Fair
PYRIDOXINE HCL	None Identified	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	Data gaps	Data: Fair
WATER	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		OXYBENZONE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA, AMORPHOUS
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		OXYBENZONE

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.
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)

Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity

FRAGRANCE

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.
Associated with endocrine disruption		OXYBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		HOMOSALATE, OCTINOXATE

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)

Associated with endocrine disruption

OXYBENZONE

One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption

HOMOSALATE, OCTINOXATE

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)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHYTONADIONE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Not suspected to be persistent		PYRIDOXINE HCL, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, HOMOSALATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		PYRIDOXINE HCL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Classified as a low human health priority		GLYCERIN, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, WATER
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		PHYTONADIONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTISALATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, OCTINOXATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses		OXYBENZONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, SD ALCOHOL 40

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.
type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin	CHOLECALCIFEROL
Occupational hazards related to handling		SD ALCOHOL 40
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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.
type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PYRIDOXINE HCL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40

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		HOMOSALATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative		PHYTONADIONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CHOLECALCIFEROL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		OCTISALATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		WATER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PYRIDOXINE HCL, OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTINOXATE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, 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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	OCTYLDODECANOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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		RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PHYTONADIONE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICA
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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT, HOMOSALATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT, CHOLECALCIFEROL, ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

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.
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		CHOLECALCIFEROL

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 very low doses

CHOLECALCIFEROL

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)
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
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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.
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CHOLECALCIFEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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

CHOLECALCIFEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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