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100% Pure Yerba Mate Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30
100% Pure Yerba Mate 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 12%
Data Availability: Good
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BENTONITE
Data Availability: Fair
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BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
Data Availability: Limited
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OCTANOHYDROXAMIC ACID
Data Availability: Limited
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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Data Availability: Limited
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CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Data Availability: Fair
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GLYCERIN
Data Availability: Fair
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10-Undecenoic acid, heptyl ester
Data Availability: Limited
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ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (MATE) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTER
Data Availability: Limited
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METHYL DIHYDROABIETATE
Data Availability: None
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WATER
Data Availability: Robust
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Ingredients from label
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%; Inactive Ingredients: Bentonite, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco Glucoside, Vegetable Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Jojoba Ester, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Water
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