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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, 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 |
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Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: fragrance for women (2), moisturizer (1)
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| COUMARIN | 7 | 46% | 1 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 6 | 62% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 5 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| CITRONELLOL | 5 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | 4 | 68% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | 4 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 3 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.
*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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | COUMARIN, LIMONENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
*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 any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN |
*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 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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) | LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL |
*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, 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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE |
*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, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 |
*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 | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | 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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL |
| 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 sense organ toxicity | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, PARAFFIN, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, CARBOMER, ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, WATER |
*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 | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE |
*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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| 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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN |
*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, BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PARAFFIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
*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 | COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED, GLYCERIN | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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