Friday, July 6, 2012

BabyGanics Sunscreen Selection for 2012


So I just wanted to make things a little easier for those of you who read the 2012 EWG report on Sunscreen and are concerned about witch sunscreen to buy for your family.  Unfortunately the healthier brands are hard to find in stores, and pretty pricy. However, I did find this one by BabyGanics at Target, in the baby section. It ranks a 2 out of 10 on the 2012 EWG report, and it wont cost you an arm and a leg. Seems to be doing it's job protecting my sons skin from the sun but minus all the harsh chemicals. I copied and pasted all the information available on this product from the EWG site (below). Enjoy!
BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Sunscreen for Face & Body, Fragrance Free, SPF 50+
BabyGanics by BabyGanics
OVERALL SCORE
Data: Limited
UVB PROTECTION (SPF) EXCELLENT
UVA PROTECTION GOOD
UVA/UVB BALANCE MODERATE
SUNSCREEN STABILITY EXCELLENT
HEALTH CONCERN MODERATE
OTHER CONCERNS-
2
Sunscreen UV Absorbance
Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.
Sunscreen Ingredients
OCTINOXATE
7.5%
OCTISALATE
5%
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
11.7%
Read what's on your label. Other formulations may exist on the market. [See the ingredients used for this report.]
Label directions: Apply generously and evenly before sun exposure and as needed Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, sweating, or perspiring Consult a doctor before using on children under 6 months of age.
Label warnings: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product: Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if: rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed seek medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Where to purchase
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About the ratings

EWG provides information on sunscreen products from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate both efficacy and the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other sunscreens. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.
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Ingredient Hazard Score Concerns
OCTINOXATE
active ingredient 7.5%
Data: Fair
Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
OCTISALATE
active ingredient 5%
Data: Fair
Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
active ingredient 11.7%
Data: Fair
Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
WATER
Data: Robust
n/a
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
PROPANEDIOL
Data: Fair
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Data: Limited
Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
CETYL ALCOHOL
Data: Limited
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data: Limited
Ecotoxicology
POLYSORBATE-60
Data: Limited
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns ()
DIMETHICONE
Data: Limited
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Data: None
n/a
GLYCERIN
Data: Fair
n/a
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Data: Fair
Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns ()
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Data: None
n/a
BEESWAX
Data: Limited
n/a
LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE
Data: Limited
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns ()
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
Data: Limited
n/a
XANTHAN GUM
Data: Limited
n/a
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Data: Limited
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM EDTA
Data: Fair
Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
POTASSIUM SORBATE
Data: Limited
Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL
Data: Limited
Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
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