BANANA BOAT KIDS SUNSCREEN STICK, SPF 30 (2008 FORMULATION)
last updated: 03/24/08 brand: Banana Boat by Playtex Products, Inc.
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sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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| HOMOSALATE (7%) |
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| OCTINOXATE (7.5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (8%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (6%) |
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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), Miscellaneous, 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: HOMOSALATE (7.0%), OCTINOXATE (7.5%), OCTISALATE (5.0%), OCTOCRYLENE (8.0%), OXYBENZONE (6.0%) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OZOKERITE, ISOCETYL ALCOHOL, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL (CASTOR), COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (COCONUT), BEESWAX, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (COCOA), SILICA, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, FRAGRANCE
Directions from packaging: Apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at frequent intervals and after swimming or towel drying. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age. Do not spray on face. Spray on hand and apply to face.
Warnings from packaging: For External Use Only. When using this product keep out of eyes . Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or rash develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTINOXATE (Active Ingredient) | 5 | 75% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 65% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLPARABEN | 5 | 78% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| HOMOSALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 74% | Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 68% | Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ISOPROPYLPARABEN | 3 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 71% | Restrictions & warnings (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL (CASTOR) | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOCETYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| OZOKERITE | 1 | 91% | None Identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (COCONUT) | 1 | 89% | None Identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (COCOA) | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | None Identified |
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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | MINERAL OIL, BHT | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN |
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 | OXYBENZONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
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, nervous system, or behavioral effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | OXYBENZONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | ISOPROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE, HOMOSALATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN |
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 immune system (sensitization) toxicity | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, BHT |
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 | PETROLATUM | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE |
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 a high human health priority | PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILICA, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTOCRYLENE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, OXYBENZONE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTISALATE, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | METHYLPARABEN |
Miscellaneous*
*Listed below are miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | OXYBENZONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PETROLATUM | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE, OCTOCRYLENE |
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 high doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT, OCTISALATE |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | OCTOCRYLENE, PETROLATUM, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | |
| 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 | BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HOMOSALATE, ISOCETYL ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL, OCTISALATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | OXYBENZONE, OZOKERITE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN |
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 | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MINERAL OIL |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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