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Pharmagel Sun Therape Ultra Sheer Face & Body Spray, SPF 35

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recreational sunscreens

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Pharmagel

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 3 concerns
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    Sprays pose an inhalation risk and may not cover the skin completely. Read more

    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: AVOBENZONE , HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE. This product should not be used on kids younger than 3 years old.
  • 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.

HOMOSALATE active ingredient 15%
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (moderate), Endocrine disruption (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID and TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
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OCTOCRYLENE active ingredient 10%
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Persistence and bioaccumulation (low), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), Contamination concerns (BENZOPHENONE), Biochemical or cellular level changes (high)
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OCTISALATE active ingredient 5%
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (moderate), Endocrine disruption (low), Biochemical or cellular level changes (high)
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AVOBENZONE active ingredient 3%
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (moderate), Endocrine disruption (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, and DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
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BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (moderate), Endocrine disruption (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID)
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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Data Availability: Fair
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PEG-100 STEARATE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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STEARIC ACID
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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DIMETHICONE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (high), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), Contamination concerns (CYCLOPENTASILOXANE and CYCLOTETRASILOXANE)
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CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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PHENOXYETHANOL
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), Occupational hazards (high)
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MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (low), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (high), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES and OXAZOLIDINE)
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HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS
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ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE)
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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ALLANTOIN
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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DISODIUM EDTA
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Enhanced skin absorption, Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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MYRISTYL LAURATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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PANTHENOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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GLYCERIN
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (moderate)
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GLYCOLIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (high), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (low)
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MORUS ALBA (WHITE MULBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (low)
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ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM) SEED EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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ROSE EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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DMAE BITARTRATE
Data Availability: None
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CONCERNS
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KOJIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Cancer (moderate), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (high), Endocrine disruption (moderate)
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MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Data Availability: Limited
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NIACIN
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS
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PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS
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TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (low)
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UNDECYLENOYL PHENYLALANINE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE)
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (high)
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CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: None
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CONCERNS
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FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) GUM EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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HYACINTHUS ORIENTALIS (HYACINTH) FLOWER EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CYPERUS ROTUNDUS ROOT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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CELLULOSE
Data Availability: Robust
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CONCERNS
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ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (low), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS
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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS
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GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Cancer (moderate), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (low)
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LIMONIUM GERBERI EXTRACT
Data Availability: None
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CONCERNS
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SODIUM BENZOATE
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (moderate)
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LACTIC ACID
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (high), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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UNDECYLENIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (low), Use restrictions (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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POTASSIUM SORBATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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FD&C Yellow No. 6 (CI 15985)
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (high), Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (low), Contamination concerns (CADMIUM)
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LECITHIN
Data Availability: Good
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (low), Multiple, additive exposure sources (low), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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PLANKTON EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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CHLORPHENESIN
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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FD&C Red No. 40 (CI 16035)
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Cancer (low), Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low), Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate), Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (low), Persistence and bioaccumulation (low), Contamination concerns (MERCURY, 6-METHOXY-M-TOLUIDINE, ANILINE, and CADMIUM)
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BENZOIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS Use restrictions (moderate)
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SORBIC ACID
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredients from label

Active Ingredients: HOMOSALATE 15%, OCTOCRYLENE 10%, OCTISALATE 5.0%, AVOBENZONE 3.0%, Inactive Ingredients: BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALLANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL MYRISTYL LAURATE, PANTHENOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCOLIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MORUS ALBA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (BLACK TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, ROSE EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETATE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL TARTRATE, KOJIC ACID, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT EXRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, UNDECYLENOYL PHENYLALANINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL,GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, ABIES BALSAMEA (BALSAM CANADA) EXTRACT, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG) FLOWER EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA LEAF/SEED EXTRACT, CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, FERULA GALBANIFLUA GUM EXTRACT, HYACINTHUS ORIENTALUS (HYACINTH) FLOWER EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CYPERUS ROTUNDUS ROOT EXTRACT, CELLULOSE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDEN SEAL) EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, LIMONIUM GERBERI EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, LACTIC ACID, UNDECYLENIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, YELLOW 6 (CI 15985), LECITHIN, PLANKTON EXTRACT, CHLORPHENESIN, RED 40 (CI 16035), BENZOIC ACID, SORBIC ACID



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.

Scoring legend
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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