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Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40
EWG scientists reviewed the Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40 product label collected on April 02, 2019 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40 is 4.
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Data last updated: April 2019
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
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Robust
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Limited
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None
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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None
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None
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Limited
|
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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None
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Limited
|
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Fair
|
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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None
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Occupational hazards (high) |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 8.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5.0%, Inactive Ingredients: Water/aqua/eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyethylene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Magnolia Acuminata Flower Extract, Iris Pallida Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-6, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Pulp Extract, Lycium Chinense (Wolfberry) Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica (Loquat) Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St Paul's Wort) Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract/extrait D'orge, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Lythrum Salicaria Extract, Yeast Extract/faex/extrait De Levure, Algae Extract, Oryzanol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Steareth-21, Ergothioneine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Pca, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, BHT, Mica, Phenoxyethanol
Directions from packaging:
For Sunscreen Use: apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure reapply at least every two hours use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating 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 a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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