Physicians Formula Sun Shield for Faces Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 25 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ISOPROPYLPARABEN	Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
BUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (Active Ingredient)	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)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
BHT	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
MINERAL OIL	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
LAURETH-12	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions	Data: None
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER	Ecotoxicology	Data: None
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
POLYSILICONE-11	None Identified	Data: None
QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
ZEOLITE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust
SODIUM CHLORIDE	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

PETA Cruelty-free Companies Companies that join the “Caring Consumer” program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that “neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future.” Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx

Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (8%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Zeolite, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth 12, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Polysilicone 11, PPG 3 Myristyl Ether, Quaternium 18 Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Ethylene Brassylate, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Iron Oxides

Directions from packaging:

Shake well before using. Apply a generous amount evenly to face and neck before sun exposure. Blend well for best results. wear alone or under makeup. Reapply after swimming, heavy perspiration or prolonged sun exposure. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. When using this product: Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs rinse eye thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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