BRAND: Mary Kay
Manufacturer: Mary Kay Inc.
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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: anti-aging (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (1), facial powder (1), foundation (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | 9 | 74% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS) |
| PEG-150 | 5 | 69% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-75 | 5 | 69% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 1 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BIS-PEG/ PPG-14/ 14 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BIS-PEG/ PPG-20/ 20 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 76% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HEXYLENE GLYCOL | 5 | 67% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | 4 | 88% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C RED 33 | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| D&C RED 30 | 4 | 73% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C RED 4 | 4 | 73% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 2 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| D&C RED 7 | 3 | 75% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| BENTONITE | 3 | 72% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE | 2 | 93% | 1 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ULTRAMARINES | 2 | 90% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PPG-26-BUTETH-26 | 2 | 88% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BUTYL ALCOHOL) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | 1 | 82% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | 2 | 82% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| KAOLIN | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LAURAMINE OXIDE | 2 | 72% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| OCTYL PELARGONATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| MANNITOL | 1 | 92% | 1 products | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | 1 products | none identified |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHYL LINOLENATE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| TETRADIBUTYL PENTAERITHRITYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | 1 | 86% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| C9-15 ALKYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS (CHINESE HIBISCUS) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ISODODECANE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAUROYL LYSINE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| QUATERNIUM-90 BENTONITE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LEMON EKISU | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 99% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | 1 products | none identified |
| SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE | 0 | 99% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHYL LINOLEATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| OLEYL OLEATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| SUCROSE DISTEARATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| SUCROSE STEARATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| MYRISTYL LAURATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| CELLULOSE | 0 | 0% | 1 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 2 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.
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | PEG-150, PEG-75 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE | |
| Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
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 | FD&C RED 4 |
| 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 30, D&C RED 33, D&C RED 7 |
| 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 | BIS-PEG/ PPG-14/ 14 DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/ PPG-20/ 20 DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-150, PEG-75, PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE |
| 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 within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, BENTONITE, DIMETHICONE | |
| 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, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BIS-PEG/ PPG-14/ 14 DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/ PPG-20/ 20 DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LAURAMINE OXIDE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-150, PEG-75, PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 | KAOLIN, LAURAMINE OXIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ULTRAMARINES | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | HEXYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | 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 | BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
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 | BHT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, 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) |
| 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.
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 | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, BENTONITE, MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PEG-150, PEG-75, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | HEXYLENE GLYCOL, LAURAMINE OXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | KAOLIN, TALC |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | BIS-PEG/ PPG-14/ 14 DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/ PPG-20/ 20 DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | 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) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHYL LINOLENATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, TETRADIBUTYL PENTAERITHRITYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SORBITOL, ULTRAMARINES, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | D&C RED 30, DIMETHICONE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CARBOMER, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CELLULOSE, D&C RED 33, D&C RED 7, ETHYL LINOLEATE, FD&C RED 4, MANNITOL, OCTYL PELARGONATE, OLEYL OLEATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SODIUM CITRATE, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, WATER, MYRISTYL LAURATE |
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 | PPG-26-BUTETH-26, ULTRAMARINES | |
| 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 | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BENTONITE, BHT, BIS-PEG/ PPG-14/ 14 DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/ PPG-20/ 20 DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MANNITOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBITOL, IRON OXIDES, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-150, PEG-75, PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE |
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 | 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, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LAURAMINE OXIDE, 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 | BHT, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, TALC, PEG-150, PEG-75, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, KAOLIN, MICA, TALC | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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, | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BENTONITE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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