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Hawaiian Tropic Baby Stick Sunscreen, SPF 50
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionMODERATE
UVA/UVB BalancePOOR
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byHawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs
Data last updatedMay 2011
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Hawaiian Tropic Baby Stick Sunscreen, SPF 50

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, 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

AVOBENZONE

1%

HOMOSALATE

15%

OCTOCRYLENE

4%

OXYBENZONE

6%

 

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: Avobenzone 1%, homosalate 15%, octocrylene 4%, oxybenzone 6%. Inactive ingredients: cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, ozokerite, paraffin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisobutyl adipate, beeswax, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, tridecyl stearate, tridecyl trimellitate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, silica, adipic acid/diethylene glycol/glycerin crosspolymer, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), PEG-* dimethicone, sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica, octyldodecanol, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, mangifera indica (mango) fruit extract, plumeria acutifolia (plumeria) flower extract, colocasia antiquorum root extract, psidium guajava (guava) fruit extract, passiflora incarnata (passionflower) fruit extract, mineral oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, propylparaben, BHT, fragrance.
Directions from packaging:Apply generously and evenly to all areas 15 minutes prior to sun exposure.Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming and towel drying. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask doctor if rash or irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, 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-12 DIMETHICONE
PEG-* DIMETHICONE		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
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
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
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
OCTOCRYLENE
(Active Ingredient)		Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Fair
CYCLOHEXASILOXANEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
AVOBENZONE
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PARAFFINOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
OCTYLDODECANOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXACAPRYLATE/HEXACAPRATENone Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICANone Identified
Data: None
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PLUMERIA) FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: None
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (PASSIONFLOWER) FRUIT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
OZOKERITENone Identified
Data: Limited
DIISOBUTYL ADIPATENone Identified
Data: Limited
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER
THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER		None Identified
Data: Limited
TRIDECYL STEARATENone Identified
Data: Limited
ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
BEESWAXNone Identified
Data: Limited
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXNone 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 OXYBENZONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses BHT

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
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses BHT
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL, BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN
Associated with immunotoxicity AVOBENZONE

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, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife OCTOCRYLENE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE
Not suspected to be persistent ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, HOMOSALATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, TRIDECYL STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, AVOBENZONE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SILICA, AMORPHOUS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE

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)
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity BHT, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HOMOSALATE, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVOBENZONE, BEESWAX, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTYLDODECANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIDECYL STEARATE
Classified as a low human health priority SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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 TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, HOMOSALATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative TRIDECYL STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTOCRYLENE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVOBENZONE, BEESWAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX

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

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)
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE, OXYBENZONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BHT, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TRIDECYL STEARATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXACAPRYLATE/HEXACAPRATE, 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 THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, OCTOCRYLENE, HOMOSALATE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, AVOBENZONE, ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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. RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OCTOCRYLENE
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. OXYBENZONE

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 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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT