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Blistex Medicated Berry Balm, SPF 15

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lip balms with SPF

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Blistex

DATA LAST UPDATED

May 02, 2024

Health Concerns

  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • MODERATE
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Efficacy Concerns

  • Caution We have flagged this product with 2 concerns
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    Sunscreens can break down while still in the bottle. To be safe dispose of products when the mixture clumps or separates.

    This product contains chemical active ingredient(s) that the FDA does not have enough health safety data to classify as safe and effective: OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE
  • moderate
    UVA/UVB Balance

Ingredient Scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

DIMETHICONE active ingredient 2%
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment, can be contaminated with a carcinogen and which readily penetrates the skin
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OCTINOXATE active ingredient 6.6%
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restricted in Japanese cosmetics, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (strong evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment
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OCTISALATE active ingredient 4.4%
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restricted in Japanese cosmetics, restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment, sunburns
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BEESWAX
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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CAMPHOR
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS restricted in Canadian cosmetics, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), allergic reactions
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CETYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence) and toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment
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CETYL PALMITATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment
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EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence) and restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry
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ANHYDROUS LIQUID LANOLIN
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment
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LANOLIN OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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MENTHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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MINERAL OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, allergic or immune system effects (moderate evidence), endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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OZOKERITE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry and endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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PARAFFIN
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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PETROLATUM
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restricted in European cosmetics, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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PHENOXYETHANOL
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS restricted in Japanese cosmetics, restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry, endocrine disruption (moderate evidence), toxic to wildlife, aquatic creatures and/or the natural environment
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POLYBUTENE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS endocrine disruption (moderate evidence) and restrictions recommended by the U.S. cosmetics industry
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CI 15850 (D&C Red No. 6 or 7) Lake
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry and endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry and endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS restricted in European cosmetics, not reviewed by the U.S. cosmetics industry, cancer (moderate evidence), endocrine disruption (moderate evidence)
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Ingredients from label

Active Ingredients: Dimethicone (w/w) 2.0%, Octinoxate (w/w) 6.6%, Octisalate (w/w) 4.4%; Inactive Ingredients: BEESWAX, CAMPHOR, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PALMITATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, FLAVOR, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LANOLIN, LANOLIN OIL, MENTHOL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, PETROLATUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYBUTENE, RED 6 LAKE, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE



Understanding scores

Not all sunscreen products are the same when it comes to sun protection and ingredient health hazards. The scoring system for EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens is designed to help the public find products that are safer, avoid ingredients of concern, and are more effective in reducing potential health harms from ultraviolet A and B exposure.

Every product in the guide gets a hazard and efficacy rating. The top scoring products have both a low hazard rating and an excellent UVA/UVB balance rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. Beyond this 1 to 10 ranking, the EWG VERIFIED® mark on a sunscreen means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

EWG Verified Process

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EWG VERIFIED

Beyond the hazard score, the EWG VERIFIED® mark on a sunscreen indicates that a sunscreen company’s ingredient disclosures show the product has met our full criteria to ensure it adheres to our strictest standards for efficacy, ingredient safety and transparency.

A SUNSCREEN CAN BECOME EWG VERIFIED IF IT:
  • Meets EWG's criteria for overall product hazard score
  • Is formulated to provide balanced UVA/ UVB protection
  • Does not contain any ingredients on EWG's "Unacceptable" list
  • Discloses all ingredients, including those in fragrance.

You can review EWG’s full criteria for the EWG VERIFIED mark here.


TIPS

Sunscreen alone
is not enough

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Wear clothes

Shirts, hats, shorts and pants shield your skin from the sun’s UV rays, reducing burn risk.

Plan around the sun

Go outdoors in early morning or late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky.

Find shade - or make it

Picnic under a tree or take a canopy to the beach. Keep infants in the shade, reducing the risk of multiple burns by 30%.


Don’t get burned

Red, sore, blistered skin means you’ve gotten far too much sun.

Sunglasses are essential

Not just a fashion accessory, sunglasses protect your eyes from UV radiation.

Check UV index

The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent sun overexposure.







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