Affusion || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Affusion

Manufacturer: Affusion Skin Care, Inc.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	2	to	7
product count	17 (browse)
ingredient count	74
(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but has not met minimum requirements.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, 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

See all 17 products by Affusion

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: blush (2), concealer (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), eye shadow (3), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (2), facial powder (2), foundation (4), moisturizer (1), toners/astringents (1)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
SALICYLIC ACID	7	66%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
LECITHIN	3	70%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BENZYL ALCOHOL	6	64%	5 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)	5	82%	11 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LACTIC ACID	5	70%	2 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VITAMIN A	5	70%	6 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PAPAIN	5	68%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
UNSPECIFIED MINERALS	4	100%	2 products	Miscellaneous
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS	4	100%	1 products	Miscellaneous
UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS	4	100%	1 products	Miscellaneous
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	4	81%	11 products	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ACETIC ACID	2	74%	2 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ACACIA SENEGAL GUM	4	69%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	5 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
GUAR	2	89%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PECTIN	2	88%	2 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	3 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
MICA	3	75%	11 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK)	0	90%	1 products	none identified
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	8 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL	2	88%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLUCOSE OXIDASE	2	87%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	5 products	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	11 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT	2	76%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	3 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	4 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	3 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	1 products	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT	1	100%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT	1	100%	2 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT	1	100%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN	1	98%	4 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)	1	97%	3 products	none identified
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK	1	95%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT	1	93%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	6 products	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL	1	88%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL	1	88%	1 products	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL	1	88%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	3 products	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL	1	84%	1 products	none identified
UBIQUINONE	1	84%	1 products	none identified
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH	1	83%	2 products	Occupational hazards
GLUCOSE	1	82%	1 products	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT	1	80%	1 products	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	3 products	none identified
ALMOND GLYCERIDES	0	100%	1 products	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER	0	100%	3 products	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM (BITTER ORANGE)	0	100%	1 products	none identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	4 products	none identified
CLAY	0	100%	2 products	none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
DECYL POLYGLUCOSE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
EMULSIFYING WAX	0	100%	3 products	none identified
MANGO	0	100%	1 products	none identified
MILK	0	100%	1 products	none identified
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER	0	100%	1 products	none identified
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS (SOAPWORT)	0	100%	1 products	none identified
TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION)	0	100%	2 products	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED	0	100%	1 products	none identified
TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
HORSETAIL (EQUISETUM ARVENSE)	0	100%	1 products	none identified
LEMON	0	100%	1 products	none identified
THYME	0	100%	1 products	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	3 products	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL	0	94%	1 products	none identified
LACTOPEROXIDASE	0	94%	1 products	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	2 products	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	3 products	none identified
HONEY	0	0%	2 products	innocuous
SUCROSE	0	0%	2 products	innocuous
WATER	0	0%	5 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.

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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		VITAMIN A
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ACETIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BENZYL ALCOHOL, GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBITOL, SUCROSE, TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

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		VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, UBIQUINONE,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		ACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PAPAIN

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 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 - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, VITAMIN A
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BENZYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, LECITHIN, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM PCA

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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLUCOSE, LECITHIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ACETIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, UBIQUINONE, ULTRAMARINES, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 system disruption at very low doses		GLUCOSE OXIDASE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLYCERIN, SODIUM PCA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) 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		PAPAIN
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence		ACETIC ACID, GUAR, PECTIN, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence	AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects		BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA

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 and humans		MICA, IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not suspected to be persistent		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PCA, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SUCROSE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
Possible human immune system toxicant		GUAR, PECTIN, PAPAIN, MICA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		GLUCOSE OXIDASE, ACETIC ACID, GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SALICYLIC ACID, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
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 any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		UBIQUINONE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE,
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)	ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
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	CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, SORBITOL, ULTRAMARINES,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLUCOSE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HONEY, LACTOPEROXIDASE, LECITHIN, SUCROSE, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, 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 MINERALS, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS
Occupational hazards related to handling		ACETIC ACID

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, SALICYLIC ACID, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT, ULTRAMARINES, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ACETIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BENZYL ALCOHOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, LECITHIN, PECTIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, VITAMIN A, XANTHAN GUM, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, PAPAIN, THYME

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		PHENOXYETHANOL, PAPAIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BENZYL ALCOHOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, STEARIC ACID, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, VITAMIN A, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		ACETIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SUCROSE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
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 respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		UBIQUINONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		VITAMIN A