Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder, Creamy Natural, SPF 30 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM SORBATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
ZINC STEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
MICA	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CHLORPHENESIN	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM SILICATE	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE	Occupational hazards	Data: Limited
LAUROYL LYSINE	None Identified	Data: None
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
GINKGO BILOBA	None Identified	Data: Fair
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Fair
BORON NITRIDE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
TRICAPRYLIN	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: titanium dioxide (15%), Zinc Oxide (10%)Inactive Ingredients: Mica, Zinc Stearate, Tricaprylin, Boron Nitride, Lauroyl Lysine, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Magnesium Silicate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, May Contain:, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide

Directions from packaging:

apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweatingreapply at least every 2 hourschildren under 6 months; ask a doctorSun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cnacer and early skin aging. To decrease the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a braod spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:limit time in sun, especially from 10 am-2 pmwear long sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglassesprotect this product from excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use onlyDo not use on damaged or broken skinWhen using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occursKeep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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