Little Twig Non Chemical Sunscreen, Baby, SPF 30+ (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) MICRONIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE (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
EMULSIFYING WAX	Miscellaneous	Data: Limited
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POTASSIUM SORBATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) EXTRACT	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CITRIC ACID	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE ALKYL BENZOATE (C12-C14)	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
PANTHENOL	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
SODIUM BENZOATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL	Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
AMYLASE	None Identified	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) EXTRACT	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC/ STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE	None Identified	Data: None
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT ARNICA MONTANA (MONTANA FLOWER) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEFIFERA (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	Data gaps	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OII	None Identified	Data: Fair
CETYL RICINOLEATE	Data gaps	Data: None
HYALURONIC ACID	None Identified	Data: Fair
ALLANTOIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

Leaping Bunny Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain. Web:http://www.leapingbunny.org/

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: Micronized Zinc Oxide (10%), Micronized Titanium Dioxide (5%)Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OiI, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Alkyl Benzoate (C12-C14), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) (phytosqualane), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Arnica Montana (Montana Flower) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract, Alpha Amylase, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract, Camellia Olefifera (Green Tea) Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

Directions from packaging:

Apply generously and evenly to all areas 10 to 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. Do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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.

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