BRAND: Advanced Cosmetic Technologies
Manufacturer: Advanced Cosmetic Technologies
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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 used by this brand -- not the products -- 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 used by this brand: | |
 | Cancer |
 | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 12 products by Advanced Cosmetic Technologies
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: hair color and bleaching (12)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) | 5 | 62% | 11 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | 11 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| LACTIC ACID | 4 | 70% | 12 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS | 4 | 100% | 9 products | Miscellaneous |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | 9 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX | 3 | 82% | 10 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ZINC GLUCONATE | 3 | 78% | 10 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| QUERCETIN | 3 | 77% | 11 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE | 3 | 76% | 10 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CARRAGEENAN | 2 | 75% | 10 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | 12 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| COPPER GLUCONATE | 1 | 89% | 10 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALCIUM CHLORIDE | 2 | 83% | 10 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ZINC ASPARTATE | 2 | 82% | 10 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 12 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ASTAXANTHIN | 1 | 100% | 11 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CROCUS SATIVUS (SAFFRON) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 11 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| COPPER ASPARTATE | 1 | 90% | 10 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE | 1 | 89% | 10 products | none identified |
| CALCIUM ASPARTATE | 1 | 89% | 10 products | none identified |
| CALCIUM GLUCONATE | 1 | 86% | 10 products | none identified |
| RUTIN | 1 | 86% | 11 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FERROUS GLUCONATE | 1 | 85% | 10 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 83% | 11 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 10 products | none identified |
| ANTHOCYANINS | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| BETA VULGARIS (COMMON BEET) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| RUBIA TINCTORUM (MADDER) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| CHLOROPHYLLIN-IRON COMPLEX | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| CI 75100 | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| CI 75810 | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| FERROUS ASPARTATE | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| HAEMATOXYLON CAMPECHIANUM WOOD EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| RUBIA CORDIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| GARDENIA JASMINOIDES (GARDENIA) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| EMBLICA OFFICINALIS (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| HAEMATOXYLUM BRAZILETTO EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM CITRATE | 0 | 94% | 10 products | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 10 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 12 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 12 products | innocuous |
* 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.
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | QUERCETIN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, GLYCERIN, ZINC GLUCONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE |
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 | FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE | |
| 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 | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | QUERCETIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CARRAGEENAN, LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | CALCIUM GLUCONATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LACTIC ACID, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT |
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 | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC ASPARTATE, ZINC GLUCONATE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC ASPARTATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, COPPER ASPARTATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, CALCIUM ASPARTATE, QUERCETIN | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, FERROUS GLUCONATE, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | CARRAGEENAN, ZINC GLUCONATE, QUERCETIN, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRIC ACID, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | RUTIN, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, FERROUS GLUCONATE, ZINC ASPARTATE | |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Limited evidence of kidney toxicity | COPPER GLUCONATE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | COPPER ASPARTATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, CALCIUM ASPARTATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | MAGNESIUM CITRATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL |
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 | UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | ASTAXANTHIN, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, CROCUS SATIVUS (SAFFRON) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ANTHOCYANINS, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CARRAGEENAN, CITRIC ACID, COPPER GLUCONATE, CROCUS SATIVUS (SAFFRON) FLOWER EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) EXTRACT, FERROUS GLUCONATE, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, RUTIN, XANTHAN GUM, ZINC GLUCONATE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT |
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 | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LACTIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | QUERCETIN |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID |
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CARRAGEENAN, QUERCETIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | RUTIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN |
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