BRAND: Nexxus

Manufacturer: Alberto-Culver

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

5 to 10

product count

46 (browse)

ingredient count

166

   

(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 46 products by Nexxus

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (12), detangler (1), hair spray (2), shampoo (4), styling gel/lotion (5)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%11 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BHA1049%1 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN971%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE8100%20 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-40569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%18 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-9474%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COUMARIN746%1 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTANE679%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
MANGANESE CITRATE677%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE475%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75 LANOLIN475%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2573%2 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LECITHIN370%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ZINC CHLORIDE567%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE465%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LILIAL664%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LYRAL562%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDE DEA661%4 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
GERANIOL661%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
LIMONENE656%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLPARABEN571%6 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE469%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE469%6 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CITRONELLOL465%5 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)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%5 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS4100%1 productsMiscellaneous
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE486%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%19 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
FOLIC ACID479%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPANE477%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 1477%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
D&C RED 33175%2 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 4173%2 productsnone identified
MINERAL OIL273%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 6170%2 productsnone identified
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE468%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
D&C RED 28268%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
PHENOXYETHANOL467%1 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%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%14 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHYTANTRIOL388%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%7 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER375%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
DIMETHICONE274%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
PETROLATUM294%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7293%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL288%16 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL287%2 productsEndocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASPARTIC ACID285%1 productsNeurotoxicity
FD&C BLUE 1183%4 productsnone identified
BIOTIN282%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE182%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
NIACINAMIDE281%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CASTOR OIL280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL279%1 productsNeurotoxicity
GLYCERIN274%13 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MYRISTIC ACID174%19 productsNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARIC ACID274%19 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)273%17 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE273%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
SODIUM PCA271%1 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) JUICE1100%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
DNA197%2 productsnone identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)197%1 productsnone identified
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT195%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN194%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE094%1 productsnone identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%3 productsnone identified
CYSTEINE193%1 productsnone identified
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE093%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%2 productsnone identified
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT191%1 productsnone identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL190%1 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%1 productsnone identified
COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS189%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%1 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%3 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN088%5 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE188%1 productsnone identified
OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE188%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL188%2 productsnone identified
TRIDECETH-12188%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%10 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE187%1 productsnone identified
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE187%18 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL187%19 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIETHYL CITRATE187%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM THIOSULFATE186%1 productsnone identified
SORBITAN OLEATE186%1 productsnone identified
NIACIN185%1 productsnone identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE185%1 productsnone identified
QUATERNIUM-18185%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%3 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 40184%1 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-20184%4 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%7 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-60181%19 productsnone identified
PVP181%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT180%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
PALMITIC ACID176%19 productsNeurotoxicity
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%3 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ALPHA GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE0100%18 productsnone identified
BUTYL METHOXYBENZOYLMETHANE0100%2 productsnone identified
CERAMIDE 30100%19 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%3 productsnone identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE0100%1 productsnone identified
DISTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS0100%19 productsnone identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE0100%1 productsnone identified
KERATIN AMINO ACIDS0100%8 productsnone identified
LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE0100%18 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 OLEATE0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-390100%1 productsnone identified
RNA0100%2 productsnone identified
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE0100%19 productsnone identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) FLOUR LIPIDS0100%19 productsnone identified
VERBENA OFFICINALIS (VERVAIN) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
VP/ METHACRYLAMIDE/ VINYL IMIDAZOLE COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/PALMETH-25 ACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
CHAENOMELES JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
SILK AMINO ACIDS0100%2 productsnone identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%2 productsnone identified
GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE099%1 productsnone identified
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) OIL099%1 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL094%1 productsnone identified
HONEY EXTRACT094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED ELASTIN094%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SILK094%1 productsnone identified
INOSITOL094%1 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM CITRATE094%7 productsnone identified
POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID094%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-4094%2 productsnone identified
STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER094%1 productsnone identified
ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT094%2 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%2 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%10 productsinnocuous
WATER00%21 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)
Possible human carcinogen products for use on the lips BHA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   COUMARIN, LIMONENE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, PVP, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   COCAMIDE DEA, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses   ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASPARTIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, D&C RED 28, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, FOLIC ACID, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, NIACINAMIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-40
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   CYSTEINE, D&C RED 33, DNA, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), LINALOOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, STEARYL ALCOHOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   CASTOR OIL, SD ALCOHOL 1
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   MANGANESE CITRATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   FOLIC ACID, PEG-40
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   BIOTIN, RETINYL PALMITATE, ZINC CHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHA, LILIAL, COUMARIN, D&C RED 28, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, 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   BHA, 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, 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 28, D&C RED 33, FD&C YELLOW 6
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Formulator must neutralize free carboxyl group to ensure safety   ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER
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) DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN, PEG-40, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-9
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), PHENOXYETHANOL, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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, 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, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LYRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, 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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, LECITHIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, PEG-40, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-9

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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, MANGANESE CITRATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, FOLIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   ASPARTIC ACID, BIOTIN, DISODIUM EDTA, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
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, BHA, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, QUATERNIUM-18, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, NIACIN, NIACINAMIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, PEG-9
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 1
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   BHA, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses   FOLIC ACID
Limited evidence of any disruption   LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   NIACINAMIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, PVP, SODIUM PCA, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Associated with endocrine disruption   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, BHA, COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, LYRAL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LECITHIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PHYTANTRIOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   ZINC CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   BHA, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C RED 28, ZINC CHLORIDE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASPARTIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BIOTIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CASTOR OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COUMARIN, CYSTEINE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FD&C RED 4, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 6, FOLIC ACID, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, INOSITOL, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, LYRAL, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, NIACIN, NIACINAMIDE, OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PALMITIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM PCA, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TRIETHYL CITRATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-18, TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), LILIAL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, D&C RED 33, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, MANGANESE CITRATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, WATER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ISOBUTANE, PETROLATUM, PROPANE, PVP, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40

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   BHA, METHYLPARABEN, MANGANESE CITRATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity   SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) EXTRACT
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   METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses   FOLIC ACID, PEG-40, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE DEA, OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses   BIOTIN, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL,
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, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips ZINC CHLORIDE
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 gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, SD ALCOHOL 1, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-9, 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, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS, D&C RED 28, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, NIACIN, POLYSORBATE-60, POTASSIUM SORBATE, 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)   FD&C BLUE 1, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   QUATERNIUM-18, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL,
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, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN 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 CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CASTOR OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, LYRAL, MYRISTIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ASPARTIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, FD&C YELLOW 6, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, POLYSORBATE-20, SORBITOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, SORBITAN OLEATE, 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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   FD&C RED 40,
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, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE
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, POLYQUATERNIUM-7
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   ISOBUTANE, PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CYSTEINE, D&C RED 33, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HONEY EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, INOSITOL, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PALMITIC ACID, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANE SULFONIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, WATER, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT

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, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
Prohibited for use in food   COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling   LIMONENE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, ZINC CHLORIDE, SD ALCOHOL 1

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   HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, ISOBUTANE, LECITHIN, MANGANESE CITRATE, PANTHENOL, PROPANE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) JUICE, SD ALCOHOL 1
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASPARTIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHA, BIOTIN, CASTOR OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, COCAMIDE DEA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS, CYSTEINE, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, FOLIC ACID, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, INOSITOL, ISOBUTANE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, MANGANESE CITRATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, MYRISTIC ACID, NIACIN, NIACINAMIDE, PALMITIC ACID, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PVP, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ZINC CHLORIDE, PEG-40, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-9

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, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) CASTOR OIL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOBUTANE, PHYTANTRIOL, PROPANE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL, LILIAL, CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE DEA, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LYRAL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, PALMITIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-20, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PEG-40, TRIDECETH-12
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE

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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ZINC CHLORIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Single case study detailing occupational hazards   MANGANESE CITRATE

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   BHA, NIACINAMIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   COUMARIN, ZINC CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ASPARTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, FOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, NIACIN, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, 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   METHYLPARABEN

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