Badger Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30 (2013 formulation) (2013 Formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) UNCOATED ZINC OXIDE (Active Ingredient)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Occupational hazards, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Cancer, Ecotoxicology	Data: Good
LECITHIN	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Use restrictions, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)	Data: Fair
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL	Use restrictions	Data: None
CITRUS RETICULATA (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) ESSENTIAL OIL	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	Use restrictions	Data: Good
CITRIC ACID	Use restrictions	Data: Good
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OLEOSOMES	None Identified	Data: Fair
SUCROSE COCOATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE LEUCONOSTOC FERMENT FILTRATE (FROM RADISH)	None Identified	Data: None
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT EXTRACT VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) CO2 EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLUCONOLACTONE	None Identified	Data: Limited
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	None Identified	Data: Fair
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	None Identified	Data: Fair
CELLULOSE GUM	None Identified	Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL	Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) JUICE	Use restrictions, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Data gaps	Data: Limited
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/

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredient: Uncoated, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 12%. Inactive Ingredients: *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Juice; *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil; Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes; *Sucrose Cocoate (from Coconut); Water; *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Essential Oil; Microcrystalline Cellulose; Citric Acid (from Non-GMO Corn); Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate (from Radish); *Glycerin (from Sustainable Palm); *Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Essential Oil; *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Extract; Tocopherol (Sunflower Vitamin E); Gluconolactone (from Non-GMO Corn); *Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) CO2 Extract; Xanthan Gum, *Lecithin (from Soybean); Cellulose Gum.

Directions from packaging:

For full protection, apply liberally (2mg/cm2 of skin) 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Reapply: At least every 2 hours. Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10am-2pm. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. For children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Stop and ask a doctor if rash occurs. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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