LAVERA SUNSCREEN NEUTRAL, SPF 40 (OLD FORMULATION)
last updated: 03/31/07 brand: Lavera by Lavera
PRODUCT USES
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
COMPANY POLICIES
Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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 |
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| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (19%) |
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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, 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 Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide 19%; Other Ingredients: Water, Soybean Oil*, Capric Triglycerides, Grain Alcohol, Plant based emulsifier Polyglycerol-3 Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Glucose Glutamate, Sunflower Oil*, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil*, Almond Oil*, Evening Primrose Oil*, Canola Oil, Aloe Vera Gel*, Liquorice Extract, Sea Buckthorn Oil*, Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Yeast Extract, Vitamin C
Directions from packaging: Apply thoroughly before sunbathing. Effective immediately. Re-apply regularly, especially after swimming. Repeated use does not change the level of sun protection.
Warnings from packaging: For External Use only, not to be swallowed.
User Reviews & Comments
| UserInArizona |  | "My review is based on Lavera Sun 15 for sensitive skin which is sold at Target 1.6fl ounce for $23. I live in AZ and though a hat is often best, I sti ..." | Read more. | |
| gruvee | | "I got a sample portion of this, glad I didn't buy. I'm Caramel-coloured and this looked absolutely dreadful on me.. white mask.. regardless of the amo ..." | Read more. | |
| LillyBlueBird | | "I bought this sunblock a few weeks ago after reviewing the database. I live in Santa Barbara where it's sunny year round so sun protection is very i ..." | Read more. | |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) NON-MICRONIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 1 | 86% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ETHANOL GRAIN ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CANOLA OIL | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDES | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | None Identified |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | None Identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 88% | None Identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL* (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | None Identified |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) LIQUORICE EXTRACT | 1 | 85% | None Identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | None Identified |
| HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| POLYGLYCERIN-3 POLYGLYCEROL-3 RICINOLEATE | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE | 0 | 99% | None Identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | None Identified |
| 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 on microorganisms show positive mutation results | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), TOCOPHEROL, 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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show neurodevelopmental effects at moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL, CASTOR OIL |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | YEAST EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) |
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) |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) |
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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ETHANOL | |
| 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 | YEAST EXTRACT |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, STEARIC ACID, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) |
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 | STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, CASTOR OIL, CANOLA OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL, CANOLA 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 | ETHANOL |
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 | GLYCERIN, STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), CASTOR OIL, ETHANOL |
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 | TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CASTOR OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | YEAST EXTRACT, 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 | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POLYGLYCERIN-3, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CANOLA OIL | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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 organ changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | 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 | ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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