Healing-Scents Live Long Mineral-Based Sunscreen, SPF 25 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
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
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity	Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT)	None Identified	Data: Limited
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: None
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
MELIA AZADIRACHTA (NEEM) SEED OIL	None Identified	Data: Limited
CORYLUS AMERICANA (AMERICAN HAZEL) SEED OIL HAZELNUT OIL	None Identified	Data: Limited
BEESWAX	None Identified	Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust
SODIUM CHLORIDE SALT	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:

distilled water, zinc oxide (25%), hazelnut oil, walnut, beeswax, vegetable glycerin, shea butter, salt, potassium sorbate, rosemary oil extract, neem seed oil, natural vitamin e, iron oxide, lavender essential oil

Directions from packaging:

Shake gently. Use before going into the sun. Reapply after sweating or swimming and every 1-2 hours depending on sun strength and your skin sensitivity. Usage amount for an adult is 3 tablespoons.

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