BRAND: Giorgio Armani

Manufacturer: L'Oréal

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

6 to 10

product count

42 (browse)

ingredient count

107

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

Ingredients used by this brand:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this brand:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

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. This chart indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in products by this brand -- not the products themselves -- 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.


See all 42 products by Giorgio Armani

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: after shave (5), antiperspirant/deodorant (1), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (5), body spray (4), body wash/cleanser (6), fragrance for men (11), fragrance for women (10), hand cream (1), moisturizer (7), shampoo (3)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE974%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
CETEARETH-60571%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BHT961%20 productsCancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN761%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
EUGENOL958%3 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FRAGRANCE8100%42 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL475%2 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE574%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLPARABEN865%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM METHYLPARABEN865%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE768%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-20 STEARATE568%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TRICLOSAN767%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL758%7 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRAL757%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE486%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE485%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8676%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-50 DISTEARATE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL675%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-150 DISTEARATE474%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2673%5 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TARTRAZINE570%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)666%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL660%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE656%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MINERAL OIL173%7 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ALCOHOL DENATURED472%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ETHANOL572%20 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POLYACRYLAMIDE271%4 productsContamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
GERANIOL569%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HEXYLENE GLYCOL567%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL565%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL564%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPYLPARABEN482%6 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 33175%2 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 4473%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
PONCEAU SX473%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
BENZYL SALICYLATE470%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
OCTISALATE368%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL466%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAURETH-53100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-73100%4 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-17 CARBOXYLIC ACID3100%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-4396%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE394%3 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
WHITE PETROLATUM192%1 productsContamination concerns (PAHS)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%7 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZOPHENONE-1379%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZOPHENONE-2379%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%4 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%8 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA278%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%11 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRONELLOL375%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE274%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
STEARIC ACID272%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE371%8 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7293%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL288%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C BLUE 1183%3 productsnone identified
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE182%4 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE278%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
GLYCERIN274%20 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)273%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
CHLORPHENESIN272%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
COCO-BETAINE094%5 productsnone identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%1 productsnone identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%4 productsnone identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER189%1 productsnone identified
STEARETH-100189%6 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%3 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL187%2 productsnone identified
GLYCOL STEARATE187%1 productsnone identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE185%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%6 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM STEARATE183%6 productsOccupational hazards
MIDORI201183%1 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE 21181%1 productsnone identified
BISABOLOL180%2 productsEnhanced skin absorption
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT0100%1 productsnone identified
CARBOXYLIC ACID0100%1 productsnone identified
DECYL GLUCOSIDE0100%3 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL PHOSPHATE0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%1 productsnone identified
ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLIC0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE0100%5 productsnone identified
MYRISTYL GLYCOL0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-220100%3 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-300100%1 productsnone identified
ALGAE EXTRACT094%2 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%3 productsnone identified
BEHENIC ACID094%6 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%6 productsnone identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL094%1 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%3 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%5 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%4 productsinnocuous
WATER00%42 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.



Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   BHT, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, PONCEAU SX
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BENZOPHENONE-2, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE,
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, D&C RED 33, LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   STEARYL ALCOHOL
Possible carcinogen   POLYACRYLAMIDE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, WHITE PETROLATUM, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   ETHANOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BHT, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, FD&C YELLOW 5, TARTRAZINE, TRICLOSAN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 21

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, TARTRAZINE, PONCEAU SX
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes D&C RED 33
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin CETEARETH-60, CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-50 DISTEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, OCTISALATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   TRICLOSAN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)   CITRAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL, DIMETHICONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics   D&C RED 33, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CETEARETH-60, CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-50 DISTEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   BISABOLOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CETEARETH-60, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRONELLOL, EDTA, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BENZOPHENONE-1, CITRAL, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses   TRICLOSAN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   BHT
Limited evidence of any disruption   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   BENZOPHENONE-2, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   BENZOPHENONE-1
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BISABOLOL, CITRAL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, EUGENOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, MIDORI201, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 21

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant   BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LIMONENE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZOPHENONE-2, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects   OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TRICLOSAN
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent   ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BEHENIC ACID, BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZOPHENONE-2, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BISABOLOL, CETEARETH-60, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCO-BETAINE, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FD&C RED 4, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, PANTHENOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, WHITE PETROLATUM, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, PONCEAU SX, STEARETH-100
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CARBOMER, D&C RED 33, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, ISOHEXADECANE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TARTRAZINE, WATER, MIDORI201
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans   BHT, EUGENOL, MINERAL OIL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5, TARTRAZINE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) EUGENOL, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ALCOHOL DENATURED, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, ETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   BENZOPHENONE-1, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, GERANIOL, TRICLOSAN,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BENZOPHENONE-2, CETEARETH-60, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of any toxicity   ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-50 DISTEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CITRAL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, OCTISALATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM STEARATE, STEARETH-100,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   POLYACRYLAMIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BISABOLOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CHLORPHENESIN
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 CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYSORBATE-80, STEARYL ALCOHOL, MIDORI201
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, PANTHENOL, SORBITOL, POLYSORBATE 21, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, WHITE PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALGAE EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BEHENIC ACID, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CARBOMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCO-BETAINE, D&C RED 33, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PONCEAU SX

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE, ETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CETYL ALCOHOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, EUGENOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-50 DISTEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TARTRAZINE, WHITE PETROLATUM, XANTHAN GUM, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYSORBATE 21

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as irritant   CITRAL, LIMONENE, EDTA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LAURETH-4, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BHT, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CETEARETH-60, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BISABOLOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MIDORI201, POLYSORBATE 21

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZOPHENONE-2, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MIDORI201
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

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