Avasol Mineral Sunscreen Surfer's Barrier Stick, Tan, SPF 50+

EWG scientists reviewed the Avasol Mineral Sunscreen Surfer's Barrier Stick, Tan, SPF 50+ product label collected on June 22, 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 Avasol Mineral Sunscreen Surfer's Barrier Stick, Tan, SPF 50+ is 2.
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Data last updated: June 2020
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides EXCELLENT UVA protection and a GOOD balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
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
- Miscellaneous
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Use restrictions
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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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (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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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (ALEXANDRIAN LAUREL) OIL
Appeared as: ORGANIC CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (TAMANU) OIL |
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Limited
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) SEED BUTTER
Appeared as: WILDCRAFTED THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (CUPUACU) SEED BUTTER |
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None
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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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None
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) |
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Limited
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: ORGANIC ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT |
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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.
Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 24.5%, Titanium Dioxide 6%, Inactive Ingredients: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Wildcrafted Euphorbia cerifera (Calendilla) wax, Organic Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Oil, Organic Argania spinosa (Argan) Oil, Silica, Wildcrafted Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Wildcrafted Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil, Organic Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Organic Beeswax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Iron oxides, Organic Fragrance, Propolis, Plankton Extract, Mica, Wildcrafted Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) Oil, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
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