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EWG rating for Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30 (2020 formulation)






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Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30 (2020 formulation)

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About the Product
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Based on EWG's modeling, the UV protection is significantly lower than the SPF value would indicate.

Mineral sunscreen sprays may contain small particles which can damage lungs if inhaled. Read more

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:
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Ingredients

Ingredients from label Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15%, Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bentonite, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capyloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Propanediol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Water

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Ingredient Name & Details

ZINC OXIDE(SUNSCREEN GRADE) active ingredient 15%

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)

CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL

Concerns: Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (high), Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE

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

BENTONITE

Concerns: Use restrictions (moderate)

BISABOLOL

Concerns: Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (moderate)

COCO-GLUCOSIDE

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

GLYCERIN

Concerns: Use restrictions (moderate)

MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE

Concerns: Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)

PROPANEDIOL

Concerns: Cancer (low), Enhanced skin absorption, Endocrine disruption (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

TOCOPHEROL

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

ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE

Concerns: Cancer (moderate), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Use restrictions (low)

OCTANOHYDROXAMIC ACID

Concerns: Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

OCTYLDODECYL OLEATE

Concerns: Use restrictions (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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