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 | - |
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.
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.Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
| 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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