BRAND: Freeman

Manufacturer: pH Beauty Labs

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

5 to 8

product count

64 (browse)

ingredient count

151

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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 64 products by Freeman

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: body wash/cleanser (1), conditioner (3), exfoliant/scrub (2), facial cleanser (2), foot cleansing (1), foot moisturizer (2), mask (4), shampoo (3)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%12 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-8 LAURATE672%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DMDM HYDANTOIN771%8 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE8100%17 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE474%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLYETHYLENE669%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-40 STEARATE470%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-STEARATES469%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-100 STEARATE469%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN679%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLEUGENYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES476%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75 LANOLIN475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2573%4 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PEG-150 DISTEARATE473%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LILIAL564%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LIMONENE656%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLPARABEN580%2 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%7 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LACTIC ACID570%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PAPAIN568%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE565%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
LINALOOL565%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%8 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BROMELAIN384%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
COCAMIDE MEA275%4 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
D&C RED 33175%4 productsnone identified
FD&C YELLOW 6470%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCOLIC ACID470%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL467%5 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
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%4 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
LAURETH-4396%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE394%3 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PPG-5-CETETH-20393%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA378%6 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE377%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES/ STEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER375%1 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
DIMETHICONE274%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL373%4 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
BENTONITE372%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID372%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE368%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL288%6 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
CYCLOMETHICONE283%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1183%2 productsnone identified
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE280%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
KAOLIN179%2 productsOccupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%14 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL273%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN195%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%1 productsnone identified
MYRISTAMINE OXIDE094%2 productsnone identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT194%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%1 productsnone identified
CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE094%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%4 productsnone identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%3 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL193%3 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BUTYLOCTANOL192%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%2 productsnone identified
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT191%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE190%1 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%1 productsnone identified
COCOTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE189%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%1 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%3 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%2 productsnone identified
TRIDECETH-12188%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL187%1 productsnone identified
GLYCOL STEARATE187%2 productsnone identified
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%4 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-20184%3 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%3 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%3 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-60181%3 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%7 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL179%1 productsnone identified
VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER174%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%4 productsnone identified
ACER SACCHARUM (SUGAR MAPLE) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE0100%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT0100%1 productsnone identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS OIL0100%4 productsnone identified
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS NOBILIS0100%1 productsnone identified
COCAMIDE MIPA0100%1 productsnone identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE0100%1 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%4 productsnone identified
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
SILICONE QUATERNIUM-80100%1 productsnone identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED POWDER0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE0100%3 productsnone identified
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CYCNOCHES COOPERI (ORCHID) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT0100%3 productsnone identified
QUATERNIUM-910100%1 productsnone identified
UNDECETH-110100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) OIL0100%4 productsnone identified
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL0100%4 productsnone identified
LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR094%1 productsnone identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE094%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN094%3 productsnone identified
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL094%1 productsnone identified
MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL094%1 productsnone identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL094%1 productsnone identified
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT094%1 productsnone identified
PUMICE094%1 productsnone identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER094%3 productsnone identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL094%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%4 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE093%2 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL093%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL MEAL00%1 productsinnocuous
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%3 productsinnocuous
WATER00%17 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   LIMONENE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, POLYETHYLENE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence   EXT D&C VIOLET 2, RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   LACTIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-STEARATES, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, D&C RED 33, LINALOOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   BENTONITE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, 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)
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
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 reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCOLIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, KAOLIN, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-STEARATES, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PAPAIN, PEG-100 STEARATE, FD&C YELLOW 6

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 government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin EXT D&C VIOLET 2
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 D&C RED 33, FD&C YELLOW 6
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits   GLYCOLIC ACID, 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, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-STEARATES, POLYETHYLENE, METHYLEUGENYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-75 LANOLIN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, 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, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LILIAL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENTONITE, DIMETHICONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics   D&C RED 33, ACRYLATES/ STEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-STEARATES, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, METHYLEUGENYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-75 LANOLIN

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 very low doses   BROMELAIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, LILIAL, GLYCOLIC ACID, KAOLIN, LINALOOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-8 LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, LACTIC ACID, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE
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   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL BENZOATE, 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, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LIMONENE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PAPAIN
Possible human immune system toxicant   BENZYL BENZOATE, LILIAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   BROMELAIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-8 LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   POLYETHYLENE
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 photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Limited evidence of any toxicity   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, 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
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, COCOTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTAMINE OXIDE, PANTHENOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-STEARATES, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SORBITOL, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   BENTONITE, LILIAL, CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, D&C RED 33, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, KAOLIN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, POLYETHYLENE, PUMICE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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 eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   BROMELAIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYETHYLENE, PAPAIN, BENTONITE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5,
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 CITRIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   COCOTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips LINALOOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) KAOLIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-STEARATES, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLEUGENYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-75 LANOLIN, 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, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-60, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   FD&C BLUE 1
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) LILIAL, 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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
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), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLOCTANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C YELLOW 6, POLYSORBATE-20, SORBITOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, TRIDECETH-12,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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) GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, 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 AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, D&C RED 33, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, MYRISTAMINE OXIDE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PUMICE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, WATER, CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

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, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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   GLYCOL DISTEARATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BENTONITE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BROMELAIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, METHYLPARABEN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-8 LAURATE, PEG-STEARATES, POLYETHYLENE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLEUGENYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PAPAIN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-75 LANOLIN

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   AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BROMELAIN, LIMONENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PAPAIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, LAURETH-4, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-STEARATES, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-100 STEARATE
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   LILIAL, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM CHLORIDE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLOCTANOL, TRIDECETH-12

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), AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   KAOLIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN
No workplace limits set   GLYCOLIC ACID, 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   BENTONITE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, POLYETHYLENE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, 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, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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