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Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
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Health Concerns
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LOWCancer
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HIGHAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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HIGHUse Restrictions
Efficacy Concerns
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Caution We have flagged this product with 4 concerns 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.
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moderateUVA/UVB Balance
Ingredient Scores
Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.
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Zinc Oxide(Sunscreen Grade) active ingredient 15%
Data Availability: Good
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE
Data Availability: Good
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BENTONITE
Data Availability: Fair
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BISABOLOL
Data Availability: Limited
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BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
Data Availability: Limited
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OCTANOHYDROXAMIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Data Availability: Limited
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CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER
Data Availability: None
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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CELLULOSE GUM
Data Availability: Fair
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
Data Availability: Good
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COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Data Availability: Fair
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ETHYL MACADAMIATE
Data Availability: None
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GLYCERIN
Data Availability: Fair
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JOJOBA ESTERS
Data Availability: Limited
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METHYL DIHYDROABIETATE
Data Availability: None
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MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
Data Availability: Fair
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OCTYLDODECYL OLEATE
Data Availability: Limited
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PROPANEDIOL
Data Availability: Fair
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SHEA BUTTER ETHYL ESTERS
Data Availability: Limited
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SODIUM GLUCONATE
Data Availability: Limited
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TOCOPHEROL
Data Availability: Fair
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WATER
Data Availability: Robust
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Ingredients from label
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ZINC OXIDE 15%, INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bentonite, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) 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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