BRAND: Caribbean Sol
Manufacturer: Caribbean Sol
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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: 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 Caribbean Sol
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: after sun product (1), anti-aging (2), bath oil/salts/soak (1), body oil (2), conditioner (2), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), moisturizer (2), shampoo (1), sunless tanning (1), sunscreen: moisturizer (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (3), sunscreen: SPF less than 15 (2), tanning oil (1), wound treatment (1)
ingredients
* 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.
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 - 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 | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| 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) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM PCA |
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) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SODIUM PCA |
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) |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PANTHENOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM PCA, SQUALENE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BETA CAROTENE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, PUMICE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, BETA CAROTENE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| 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, SQUALENE, 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) | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
| 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) | DIHYDROXYACETONE, PANTHENOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM PCA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, | |
| 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 | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL, ALGAE EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PASSIFLORA EDULIS (PASSION FRUIT) SEED OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL, PUMICE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, 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 |
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 | DIHYDROXYACETONE, PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BETA CAROTENE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD), EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), POTASSIUM SORBATE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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 | SILICA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BETA CAROTENE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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