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EWG rating for Alba Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, Fragrance Free, SPF 30






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Alba Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, Fragrance Free, SPF 30

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About the Product
In-depth knowledge about this product

Caution

Sunscreens can break down while still in the bottle. To be safe dispose of products when the mixture clumps or separates.


Before you go outside:
You should not rely on sunscreen alone.



Wear clothes

Plan around the sun

Don't get burned

Wear sunglasses

Find Shade

Bring Shade



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Ingredients

Ingredients from label Active Ingredients Zinc Oxide 24.1%, Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Niacinamide, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (1), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredient Name & Details

BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE

Concerns: Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Use restrictions (high), Endocrine disruption (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

PHENOXYETHANOL

Concerns: Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), Occupational hazards (high)

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

Concerns: Cancer (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)

ZINC OXIDE(SUNSCREEN GRADE) active ingredient 24.1%

Concerns: Cancer (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Ecotoxicology (low), Occupational hazards (moderate), Biochemical or cellular level changes (high)

GLYCERIN

Concerns: Use restrictions (moderate)

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Concerns: Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE

Concerns: Use restrictions (low)

ISOAMYL LAURATE

Concerns: Use restrictions (low)

GLYCERYL STEARATE SE

Concerns: Enhanced skin absorption

POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE

Concerns: Use restrictions (low)

SODIUM PHYTATE

Concerns: Cancer (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SQUALANE

Concerns: Endocrine disruption (low)

ALCOHOL DENATURED

Concerns: Enhanced skin absorption, Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)

Before you go outside: You should not rely on sunscreen alone.


Wear clothes

Plan around the sun

Don't get burned

Wear sunglasses

Find Shade

Bring Shade
 
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