Naturopathica Daily UV Defense Cream, SPF 50

EWG scientists reviewed the Naturopathica Daily UV Defense Cream, SPF 50 product label collected on March 31, 2020 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 Naturopathica Daily UV Defense Cream, SPF 50 is 7.
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Where to purchase:
- Naturopathica Holistic Health
- 74 Montauk Highway East Hampton, NY 11937 631.329.2525
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Data last updated: March 2020
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides GOOD UVA protection and a MODERATE balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
- Based on EWG's modeling, the UV protection is significantly lower than the SPF value would indicate.
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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE OIL) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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None
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None
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Fair
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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None
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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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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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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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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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Fair
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
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."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
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.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 19.5%, Inactive Ingredients: Aqua, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Esters, Dextrin Palmitate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaolivate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) oil, Oleyl Erucate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Gluconolactone, Magnesium Sulfate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange Oil), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cinnamonium Camphora Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalene, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Oleuropeinyl Glucoside
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