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California Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+, Citronella (old formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesbaby sunscreen; sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byCalifornia Baby by California Baby
Data last updatedMay 2010
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Report for California Baby | California Baby | California Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+, Citronella (old formulation)

California Baby Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+, Citronella (old formulation)

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

18%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient (INCI): Titanium Dioxide 18% Other Ingredients (INCI): Aqua (water), lysine cocoate (coconut/moisturizer), cyclomeythicone (silicone/water repellent), vegetable glycerin (coconut), dipolyhydyroxystearate (coconut/works to emulsify), candelilla cera (candelilla plant wax/protects against moisture loss), tocopherol (vit. e/antioxidant), cocos nucifera oil infused with gardenia tahitensis flower extract (coconut oil infused w/gardenia flowers), *essential oils of cymbopogon nardus (citronella) and cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass), *squalane (olive oil/emollient), *camellia sinensis leaf oil (Japanese green tea/antioxidant), magnesium sulfate (epsom salts), panthenol and allatoin (vit. b complex factor), magnesium stearate, capryloyl glycine and undecylenoyl glycine (amino acids). *organic, sustainable or renewable.
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally and uniformly 30 minutes prior to UV exposure. Reapply to dry skin every 2 hours or as needed.
Warnings from packaging:Warnings: Use on children under six months only with the advice of a physician. Common Sense Caution: Intended for external use only. If any adverse reactions, discontinue use and contact physician immediately.

About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONE
CYCLOMEYTHICONE		Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROL
VITAMIN E		Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) OIL
CAMELLIA SINENSIS OIL
(ORGANIC)		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDEUse restrictions
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
CITRONELLA
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TIARE) FLOWER
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: None
LYSINE COCOATENone Identified
Data: None
DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATENone Identified
Data: Limited
ALLANTOIN
ALLATOIN		None Identified
Data: Fair
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM SULFATENone Identified
Data: Fair
SQUALANE
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAXNone Identified
Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM STEARATEData gaps
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), WATER, TOCOPHEROL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ALLANTOIN
Not suspected to be persistent SQUALANE, PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOMETHICONE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority WATER, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
Classified as medium human health priority CYCLOMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ALLANTOIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, TOCOPHEROL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRONELLA, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative SQUALANE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, ALLANTOIN

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product TOCOPHEROL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PANTHENOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), LYSINE COCOATE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, SQUALANE, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TIARE) FLOWER, CITRONELLA, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) OIL

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) OIL