Keys Soap Solar Rx Cosmetic Moisturizing Sunblock, SPF 30 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

KEYS SOAP SOLAR RX COSMETIC MOISTURIZING SUNBLOCK, SPF 30

last updated: 11/10/05 brand: Keys Soap by Keys, Inc.

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

85%

data gap

PRODUCT USES

sunscreen: moisturizer
facial moisturizer/treatment

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of 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

ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm) (18.5%)

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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: NANO ZINC OXIDE; SHEA BUTTER; AVOCADO OIL; CARROT SEED OIL; BLACK CUMIN OIL; ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND; PURIFIED WATER; VEGETABLE GLYCERIN; VEGETABLE WAX ; ROSEMARY EXTRACT

Directions from packaging: Apply Solar Rx to the face neck and hands. Apply by placing a nominal amount to the palm of the hand. Spread onto the face and neck in smooth even strokes. As the sunblock nears body temperature, it will disappear into the skin. The nano zinc oxide is cosmetically clear once it is on skin.

Warnings from packaging: Keys Solar Rx is a cosmetic everyday moisturizing sunblock. Solar Rx is not intended for the beach, sports or swimming. It was developed and designed as a skin cancer prevention product for people with sensitive skin, skin disorders and post cancer recovery patients. Solar Rx is intended to be used with other sun protection products as a skin cancer prevention product for high risk individuals. We consider people a high risk where they have fair skin, can count more than 50 mole�s on their body and/or have a family history of skin cancer. Keys is a sun avoidance company. We comply with the new proposed FDA guidelines that support that sunscreens and sunblocks should be used in combination with SPF/UPF protective clothing, a UV rated big brim hat and UV protecting sunglasses. Solar Rx is for people who want to avoid damaging UV radiation for exposed skin like the face, neck and hands. We do not support using Solar Rx for sun bathing, sports, swimming or in lieu of protective clothing. Avoid any direct sun exposure from 10 AM to 4 PM especially in tropical climates where the published daily UV Index exceeds 6. When used in combination with SPF protective clothing, a UPF rated hat and UV protecting sunglasses, Solar Rx provides security for unprotected skin. Solar Rx reapplication is recommended at least every two hours in normal everyday situations. We have tested UV levels at noon in Washington DC where type two (T2) skin wearing SPF 30 sun protection can begin to burn in under 15 minutes. Solar Rx is a sunblock designed for use to prevent sun damage in everyday situations. It is not waterproof, designed for heavy exercise or direct sun exposure.

User Reviews & Comments

	www.poofscloset.com	"I like this stuff. Works well and has a pleasant odor. Quite expensive though and can only be ordered via internet. ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 35261	"Smells great. Moisturizes great. My adult acne has decreased significantly. Awesome! ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 11285	"I am so happy to have found this sunscreen. My last two sunscreens had bad ratings on this site, caused my eyes to burn and showed up as a yucky tast ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm) NANO ZINC OXIDE (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
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL (ORGANIC)	1	94%	None Identified
KEYS EMULSIFYING WAX (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	93%	None Identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BLACK CUMIN OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	None Identified
CITRUS SINENSIS (SWEET ORANGE) BLOOD ORANGE (ORGANIC)	0	100%	None Identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY EXTRACT (PRESERVATIVE)	0	100%	None Identified
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (USP)	0	100%	None Identified
CLARY SAGE (ORGANIC)	0	100%	None Identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (FILTERED)	0	94%	None Identified
WATER (DEIONIZED)	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

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)

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)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)

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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
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)
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

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		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		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CLARY SAGE
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		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, KEYS EMULSIFYING WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade < 100nm), DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, CITRUS SINENSIS (SWEET ORANGE), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BLACK CUMIN OIL

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		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)
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)