BRAND: Frédéric Fekkai

Manufacturer: Frédéric Fekkai & Co.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

6 to 8

product count

22 (browse)

ingredient count

112

   

(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 22 products by Frédéric Fekkai

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (1), mascara (2), styling gel/lotion (2), styling mousse/foam (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%6 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
EUGENOL756%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COUMARIN746%3 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE475%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
QUATERNIUM-15665%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LILIAL564%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL562%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT661%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL660%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE656%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLPARABEN580%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
HEXYLENE GLYCOL467%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE565%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL465%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL565%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN499%2 productsContamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE473%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE468%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PHENOXYETHANOL467%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)366%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHYTANTRIOL388%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA378%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%2 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
HYDROLYZED ACTIN375%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources
MICA375%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CI 77499374%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE294%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PETROLATUM294%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL288%3 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES285%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
TIN OXIDE285%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CYCLODEXTRIN284%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
GLYCERIN274%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHLORPHENESIN272%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN195%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN194%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ISOHEXADECANE094%1 productsnone identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)193%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE093%3 productsnone identified
ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER189%1 productsnone identified
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE189%1 productsnone identified
DICAPRYLYL MALEATE189%1 productsnone identified
ETHYL LINOLENATE189%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%3 productsnone identified
TRIDECETH-6188%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
C12-13 PARETH-23186%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
C12-13 PARETH-3186%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-20184%1 productsnone identified
PVP181%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%3 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMP-ACRYLATES COPOLYMER175%1 productsnone identified
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE/ VP COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONAL0100%1 productsnone identified
DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT0100%3 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES0100%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED JOJOBA PROTEIN0100%3 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/ PVP CROSSPOLYMER0100%3 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY0100%2 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN0100%2 productsnone identified
LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM (EDELWEISS) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
MORINGA PTERYGOSPERMA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) SEED EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER0100%3 productsnone identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS0100%3 productsnone identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS (BITTER ALMOND) PROTEIN0100%1 productsnone identified
QUATERNIUM-870100%1 productsnone identified
SHOREA ROBUSTA (SALTREE) SEED BUTTER0100%1 productsnone identified
SPHINGOLIPIDS0100%2 productsnone identified
VP/ ACRYLATES/ LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/T-BUTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
CI 774920100%1 productsnone identified
CYSTINE BIS-PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL0100%1 productsnone identified
FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYURETHANE-140100%1 productsnone identified
WHEAT AMINO ACIDS0100%1 productsnone identified
MONTMORILLONITE099%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL094%2 productsnone identified
DEXTRIN094%2 productsnone identified
ETHYL LINOLEATE094%1 productsnone identified
ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE093%1 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%1 productsinnocuous
WATER00%5 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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   BHT, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, PVP, CI 77499
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   EUGENOL
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, QUATERNIUM-15
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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 very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
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 reproductive toxicity   ALCOHOL DENATURED
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   BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, CYCLODEXTRIN, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, QUATERNIUM-15

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 - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, HYDROLYZED ACTIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, 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)   LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, LECITHIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, AMP-ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE

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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENOL
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   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, LILIAL, C12-13 PARETH-23, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EDTA, GERANIOL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, C12-13 PARETH-3
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-15, RETINYL PALMITATE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   HEXYLENE GLYCOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity   METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

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   ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PVP, QUATERNIUM-15
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL BENZOATE, 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   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, QUATERNIUM-15
Possible human immune system toxicant   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LECITHIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PHYTANTRIOL, PROPYLPARABEN, 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
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, CI 77499
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Not suspected to be persistent   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORPHENESIN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, CYCLODEXTRIN, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYL LINOLEATE, ETHYL LINOLENATE, ETHYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Not suspected to be persistent   C12-13 PARETH-23, C12-13 PARETH-3, TRIDECETH-6
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, LILIAL, CARBOMER, ISOHEXADECANE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TIN OXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, EDTA, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM, PVP, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, 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)
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human respiratory toxicant   MICA
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) EUGENOL, 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, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, GERANIOL, QUATERNIUM-15,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BHT, CI 77499
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CYCLODEXTRIN, PVP, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C12-13 PARETH-23, C12-13 PARETH-3,
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) AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, LILIAL, CHLORPHENESIN
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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OCTYLDODECANOL, POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BENZYL SALICYLATE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, LIMONENE, ETHYL LINOLENATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE-20, TRIDECETH-6,
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 AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ARACHIDYL PROPIONATE, BEESWAX, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARBOMER, DEXTRIN, ETHYL LINOLEATE, HYDROLYZED ACTIN, HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN, LECITHIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, IRON OXIDES, TIN OXIDE, WATER

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
Prohibited for use in food   COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE

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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, CYCLODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED ACTIN, HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN, LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEESWAX, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, DEXTRIN, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROLYZED ACTIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PVP, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, CI 77499

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   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, LIMONENE, EDTA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, PHYTANTRIOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
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, BHT, LILIAL, C12-13 PARETH-23, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, METHYLPARABEN, C12-13 PARETH-3
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRIDECETH-6
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   CYCLODEXTRIN

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 very low doses   TIN OXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT, MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, CI 77499
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BHT, CI 77499
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, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, 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   METHYLPARABEN

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