Loving Naturals Sunscreen, SPF 30+ (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) NON-NANO ZINC OXIDE (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL	Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Limited
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) WAX SOY WAX (NON-GMO)	None Identified	Data: Limited
PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) SEED OIL PLUM KERNEL OIL	None Identified	Data: Limited
COCOA	None Identified	Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER COCOA BUTTER	None Identified	Data: Limited
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA NUT OIL	None Identified	Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL SESAME OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	None Identified	Data: Limited
SODIUM CHLORIDE SALT	Innocuous	Data: Robust
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredient: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide - 24.8% Ingredients: Grape Seed Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (derived from Coconut Oil), Soy Wax (Non-GMO), Organic Sesame Oil, Organic Plum Kernel Oil, Candelilla Wax, Organic Cocoa Butter (Fair Trade), Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Organic Cocoa (Fair Trade), Organic Green Tea, Salt, Water

Directions from packaging:

For full protection, apply a generous white coat to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure, then rub in to reduce whitening effect. Reapply after swimming, sweating or after 1-2 hours. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.

Warnings from packaging:

For External Use Only Contains nut and seed oils. Do not use if allergic. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin rash occurs or persists. Rinse with water if sunscreen gets in your eyes. Decrease UV exposure by limiting time in the sun, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen.

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