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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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
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Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: anti-aging (11), antiperspirant/deodorant (4), around-eye cream (3), baby bubble bath (1), baby lotion (2), baby powder (1), baby shampoo (1), baby soap (1), baby sunscreen (1), body firming lotion (1), body oil (1), body wash/cleanser (9), bubble bath (6), conditioner (12), diaper cream (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (7), facial moisturizer/treatment (16), hand cream (9), lip balm (1), liquid hand soap (4), makeup remover (2), moisturizer (9), shampoo (12), shaving cream (2), shaving cream (men's) (1), sunscreen: moisturizer (2), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (1), toners/astringents (4)
* 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.
*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.
*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 | CASTOR OIL, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | MELATONIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | BIOTIN, VITAMIN A | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), VITAMIN D | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ARGININE, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, UBIQUINONE, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, PYRIDOXINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PAPAIN, PEG-100 STEARATE |
*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 - Unsafe for use in cosmetics | MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (BALSAM PERU) OIL | |
| 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-20, PEG-100 STEARATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
| 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 | CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D, CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL | |
| 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, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL, MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (BALSAM PERU) OIL, BENTONITE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, LECITHIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM PCA, PEG-100 STEARATE |
*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 | ARGININE, BROMELAIN, MELATONIN, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BIOTIN, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| 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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, CETEARETH-20, GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PYRIDOXINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, VITAMIN B3, RIBOFLAVIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, NIACIN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE, UBIQUINONE, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL |
*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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | MELATONIN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LAVENDER OIL, LAVENDER OIL * | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ALGIN, ARGININE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, SODIUM PCA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
*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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PAPAIN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | BROMELAIN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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 | GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
*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 | MELATONIN, | |
| 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 | ALGIN, UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ARGININE, BENTONITE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, NIACIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), VITAMIN A, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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