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DermaMed DermaSoleil 80% Natural Adult Sunblock SPF 8
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)MODERATE
UVA ProtectionPOOR
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityMODERATE
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF less than 15
Made byDermaMed by DermaMed
Data last updatedJune 2011
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DermaMed DermaSoleil 80% Natural Adult Sunblock SPF 8

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

OCTINOXATE

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OXYBENZONE

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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: Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3. OTHER INGREDIENTS: Aloe Vera Gel, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aqua and Glycerin and Sodium Levulinate and Sodium Anisate, Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Blue Chamomile Oil, Calendula Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol Acetate.
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after prolonged swimming, perspiring heavily, washing or toweling.
Warnings from packaging:Cautions and Contraindications: Discontinue use if signs of rash or irritation develop. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Consult a doctor before using on children under 6 months.

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
BENZOPHENONE-3
(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
Data: Fair
OCTINOXATE
OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
(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
TOCOPHEROL ACETATE		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE)
Data: Limited
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEINAllergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL
CALENDULA OIL		Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GELDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER		None Identified
Data: None
SODIUM ANISATENone Identified
Data: None
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM LEVULINATENone Identified
Data: Limited
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
JOJOBA OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL
BLUE CHAMOMILE OIL		Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
WATER
AQUA		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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans OXYBENZONE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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 reproductive effects at moderate doses OCTINOXATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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.
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant OXYBENZONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, OCTINOXATE
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 SODIUM LEVULINATE, WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, GLYCERIN, CARBOMER, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL
Not suspected to be persistent MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL, OCTINOXATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OXYBENZONE

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 no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses OXYBENZONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CARBOMER, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, OCTINOXATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, SODIUM LEVULINATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL
Classified as a low human health priority AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, GLYCERIN, WATER

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

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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TETRASODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CARBOMER, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, OCTINOXATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, OXYBENZONE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER, SODIUM LEVULINATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)
Classified as irritant AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans OXYBENZONE

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 ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, SODIUM LEVULINATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL, SODIUM ANISATE
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), CARBOMER, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, OXYBENZONE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
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 MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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 low doses TETRASODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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), OCTINOXATE
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) GEL