Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block, SPF 30 (2008 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DERMALOGICA SUPER SENSITIVE FACE BLOCK, SPF 30 (2008 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Dermalogica by International Dermal Institute, Inc., The

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

78%

data gap

PRODUCT USES

sunscreen: SPF 15-30

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

HIGH	UVB sunburn protection
HIGH	UVA protection
HIGH	UVA/UVB balance
HIGH	sunscreen stability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (6.7%)

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm) (9.2%)

Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients in this product are linked to:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 6.7%, Zinc Oxide 9.2%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Silica, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Directions from packaging: Use daily under your moisturizer for year-round protection against sun damage. Apply evenly and liberally to face. For continuous coverage, apply regularly and reapply as needed after swimming and exercise.

User Reviews & Comments

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm) (Active Ingredient)	3	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (Active Ingredient)	1	86%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	6	70%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLPARABEN	5	78%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LINALOOL	5	65%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	4	86%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Restrictions & warnings
LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL	2	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Restrictions & warnings
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	None Identified
DICAPRYLYL ETHER	1	93%	None Identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	None Identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE	1	75%	None Identified
ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE	0	100%	None Identified
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	None Identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE	0	100%	None Identified
SODIUM DNA	0	100%	None Identified
TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE	0	100%	None Identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	None Identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	None Identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	Innocuous
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE,
One or more animal studies show neurodevelopmental effects at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM PCA, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LINALOOL

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM PCA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM HYALURONATE, SILICA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE, LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM DNA, DIMETHICONE PEG 10/ 15 CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, LINALOOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN