BRAND: Back to Basics

Manufacturer: Graham Webb International

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

7 to 10

product count

61 (browse)

ingredient count

121

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

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:
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


See all 61 products by Back to Basics

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (7), shampoo (3)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%10 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE474%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN679%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LILIAL664%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL562%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LYRAL562%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
GERANIOL661%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LIMONENE656%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLPARABEN580%2 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOTETRASILOXANE576%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHANOL574%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%10 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LACTIC ACID470%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LINALOOL565%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE488%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SD ALCOHOL 1477%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
COCAMIDE MEA275%3 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL474%1 productsContamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE474%1 productsCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%5 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL467%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)366%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
BENZOIC ACID365%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%10 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHYTANTRIOL388%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SORBIC ACID380%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM EDTA378%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%5 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE274%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%8 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%7 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE368%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYQUATERNIUM-15294%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7293%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL288%10 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM FORMATE287%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL282%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) BARK EXTRACT276%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT276%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PCA271%1 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FORMIC ACID268%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN195%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT195%1 productsnone identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%2 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR194%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOHEXADECANE094%2 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-37094%1 productsnone identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN194%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%4 productsnone identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%1 productsnone identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT191%1 productsnone identified
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT190%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE190%1 productsnone identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE090%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
PENTYLENE GLYCOL189%1 productsnone identified
TRIDECETH-12188%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM ACETATE186%2 productsnone identified
SORBITAN OLEATE186%1 productsnone identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE185%5 productsnone identified
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL184%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%2 productsnone identified
BISABOLOL180%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%4 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE074%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%1 productsnone identified
BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE0100%3 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS RETICULATA (MANDARIN ORANGE) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA (ROSELLE) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
PPG-1 TRIDECETH-60100%1 productsnone identified
PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
QUATERNIUM-800100%3 productsnone identified
RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
METHYL GLUCETH-200100%1 productsnone identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%3 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN094%1 productsnone identified
STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER094%1 productsnone identified
DECYL OLEATE093%2 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%3 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%1 productsnone identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%3 productsinnocuous
WATER00%10 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)
Possible human carcinogen   C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   LIMONENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   BENZOIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence   ETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   LACTIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBIC ACID, SORBITAN OLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FORMIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL

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 developmental toxicity   CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, ETHANOL, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LILIAL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits   LACTIC ACID
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) COCAMIDE MEA
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 PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   BENZOIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE
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)   BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) BARK EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LYRAL, DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products for use on damaged skin or infants PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel   ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BENZOIC ACID, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LACTIC ACID, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM PCA, FORMIC 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   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   BENZOIC ACID, BISABOLOL, LILIAL, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM FORMATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, FORMIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, LACTIC ACID, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL, SD ALCOHOL 1

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   BISABOLOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM PCA
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, LYRAL
Possible human immune system toxicant   LILIAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PHYTANTRIOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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 skin allergy effects   HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL

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   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Not suspected to be persistent   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BISABOLOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DECYL OLEATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, LYRAL, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM PCA, SORBIC ACID, SORBITAN OLEATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   LILIAL, ISOHEXADECANE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, SODIUM CHLORIDE, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYQUATERNIUM-15
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans   C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE

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
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses   FORMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) 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 BENZOIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, ETHANOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, LINALOOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 1, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM FORMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
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, LILIAL
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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, LYRAL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Classified as potentially toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL SALICYLATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, SORBITAN OLEATE, TRIDECETH-12,
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) HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, POLYQUATERNIUM-7
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, POLYQUATERNIUM-15
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DECYL OLEATE, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE

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   LIMONENE, ETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FORMIC ACID, SD ALCOHOL 1

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   LIMONENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHYTANTRIOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBIC 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   BENZOIC ACID, LILIAL, ETHANOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BISABOLOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, LYRAL, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, FORMIC ACID, TRIDECETH-12
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE

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), PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, FORMIC ACID,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL
No workplace limits set   LACTIC ACID, 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 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   SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   RETINYL PALMITATE
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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