BRAND: Pantene

Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

1 to 9

product count

238 (browse)

ingredient count

157

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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 238 products by Pantene

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (53), hair color and bleaching (1), hair spray (7), mask (1), shampoo (53), styling gel/lotion (8), styling mousse/foam (7)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN971%14 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%6 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%111 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20571%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%4 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CYCLOHEXYLAMINE764%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTANE679%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
ISOBUTANE679%8 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
PEG-12476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-14M476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-2M476%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES476%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-7M476%23 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE475%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%4 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)
PEG-8 DIMETHICONE474%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2573%1 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE465%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%38 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%86 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%83 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
LAURETH-23583%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C ORANGE 4272%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%5 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LACTIC ACID470%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE469%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS4100%7 productsMiscellaneous
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%9 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-20384%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPANE477%7 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 1477%3 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
COCAMIDE MEA275%46 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
D&C RED 33175%7 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 4173%7 productsnone identified
MINERAL OIL273%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 6170%2 productsnone identified
OCTISALATE368%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%13 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE399%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT389%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources
AMMONIUM LAURETH-9 SULFATE389%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE387%42 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%6 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%42 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%62 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA378%33 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%7 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
DIMETHICONE274%83 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%65 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE368%9 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE294%18 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PETROLATUM294%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL288%114 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
GLUTAMIC ACID285%28 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C BLUE 1183%13 productsnone identified
DIMETHYL ETHER181%3 productsnone identified
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PARAFFIN280%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-80280%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE280%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PPG-2 METHYL ETHER280%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT276%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE276%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LAURIC ACID174%1 productsNeurotoxicity
ACETAMIDE MEA173%1 productsContamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%9 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%48 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT1100%3 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT195%1 productsnone identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%4 productsnone identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%27 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%9 productsnone identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%41 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A193%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CARAMEL192%5 productsnone identified
SORBITAN STEARATE192%3 productsnone identified
CHITOSAN191%1 productsnone identified
D&C GREEN 5191%1 productsnone identified
AMMONIUM BENZOATE190%3 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%8 productsnone identified
DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE188%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%9 productsnone identified
SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE188%9 productsnone identified
TRIDECETH-12188%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
C9-11 PARETH-8187%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%77 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE187%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE187%26 productsnone identified
OLEYL ALCOHOL187%6 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL187%8 productsnone identified
TRIETHYL CITRATE187%3 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
QUATERNIUM-18185%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-20184%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%38 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%8 productsnone identified
HISTIDINE181%19 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-60181%6 productsnone identified
PVP181%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT180%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER174%1 productsnone identified
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE173%44 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES/ BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN0100%4 productsnone identified
BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE0100%7 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA)0100%1 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
DICETYL PHOSPHATE0100%3 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%1 productsnone identified
FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERETH-7-TRIACETATE0100%1 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
KERATIN AMINO ACIDS0100%1 productsnone identified
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE0100%3 productsnone identified
MIPA-BORATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER0100%106 productsnone identified
PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCO/ ISOSTEARAMIDE0100%4 productsnone identified
ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT0100%4 productsnone identified
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TRICAPRYLATE/ TRICAPRATE0100%2 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICAPRYLATE/ TRICAPRATE0100%16 productsnone identified
VA CROTONATES/ VINYL NEODECANOATE COPOLYMER0100%3 productsnone identified
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW)0100%1 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT0100%3 productsnone identified
METHYL TYROSINATE HCL0100%26 productsnone identified
NARCISSUS JONQUILLA EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%3 productsnone identified
ISODECYL OLEATE099%3 productsnone identified
AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE094%41 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN094%1 productsnone identified
HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT094%4 productsnone identified
MEA-BORATE094%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-4094%7 productsnone identified
PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT094%3 productsnone identified
SODIUM CITRATE094%50 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%35 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%2 productsnone identified
TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%53 productsinnocuous
WATER00%114 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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, PVP, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   LAURIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, SD ALCOHOL 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   LACTIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARAMEL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, D&C ORANGE 4, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, HISTIDINE, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PARAFFIN, PEG-100 STEARATE,
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   D&C RED 33, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, LAURETH-23, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   PPG-2 METHYL ETHER, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, D&C ORANGE 4
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ALCOHOL DENATURED
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 reproductive effects at high doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, DIMETHYL ETHER, DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, 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 D&C ORANGE 4, 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 33, FD&C YELLOW 6
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits   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, 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 CETEARETH-20, PEG-12, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-14M, PEG-2M, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-7M, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
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, LACTIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT, 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, ACETAMIDE MEA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, LACTIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-12, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-14M, PEG-2M, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-7M, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PEG-100 STEARATE

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
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, LAURETH-23, LAURIC ACID
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, AMMONIUM BENZOATE, C9-11 PARETH-8, CETEARETH-20, EDTA, GLUTAMIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   CETETH-20, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HISTIDINE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LACTIC ACID, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   PPG-2 METHYL ETHER, 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   METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HISTIDINE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, PVP, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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   COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   BUTANE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   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   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ACETAMIDE MEA, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMMONIUM BENZOATE, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETETH-20, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FD&C RED 4, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HISTIDINE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, LACTIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, AMMONIUM LAURETH-9 SULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   C9-11 PARETH-8, CETYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-23, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CARBOMER, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, D&C RED 33, DIMETHYL ETHER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, MEA-BORATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BUTANE, EDTA, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, ISOBUTANE, PETROLATUM, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPANE, PVP, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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   METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses   GLUTAMIC ACID, 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) CYCLOHEXYLAMINE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ACETAMIDE MEA, ALCOHOL DENATURED, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, LAURETH-23, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, EDTA, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETEARETH-20, MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM 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 cardiovascular or blood toxicity   HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, SD ALCOHOL 1, PPG-2 METHYL ETHER, PEG-12, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-14M, PEG-2M, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-7M, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OCTISALATE, POLYSORBATE-60, PVP, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, AMMONIUM LAURETH-9 SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), FD&C BLUE 1, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C9-11 PARETH-8, QUATERNIUM-18,
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, 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 CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, LAURIC ACID, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PARAFFIN, POLYSORBATE-80, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETETH-20, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C YELLOW 6, POLYSORBATE-20, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CHITOSAN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, D&C ORANGE 4, HISTIDINE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE, 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, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   BUTANE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, ISOBUTANE, PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   AMMONIUM BENZOATE, AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, D&C RED 33, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, DIMETHYL ETHER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C RED 4, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, MEA-BORATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, VP/ DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, WATER

Miscellaneous*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BUTANE, CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, DIMETHYL ETHER, ISOBUTANE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPANE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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   ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, ALCOHOL DENATURED, BUTANE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, ISOBUTANE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 1
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTANE, CARAMEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HISTIDINE, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, ISOBUTANE, LACTIC ACID, LAURETH-23, LAURIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, PEG-12, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-14M, PEG-2M, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-7M, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYSORBATE-80, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, PVP, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT

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, EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, BUTANE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOBUTANE, LAURETH-23, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPANE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   CYCLOHEXYLAMINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   ACETAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, GLYCERIN, LAURIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN, POLYSORBATE-20, PPG-2 METHYL ETHER, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN STEARATE, TRIDECETH-12
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   CETETH-20, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PARAFFIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   BUTANE, CYCLOHEXYLAMINE, ISOBUTANE, PPG-2 METHYL ETHER, PROPANE,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED
No workplace limits set   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 biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   GLUTAMIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   LAURETH-23, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, CETETH-20, CHITOSAN, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, GLYCERIN, HISTIDINE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE, 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.   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

Favorites basket

No items in basket.

Skin Deep User Tools BETA

Looking for a product report that we don't have in Skin Deep? Sign up to enter it into the Skin Deep database and leave product reviews.

SKIN DEEP NEEDS YOUR HELP

We always want Skin Deep to be free to the public, but delivering high-quality research costs time and money. Help by donating just the cost of a bar of soap or bottle of shampoo.

Support EWG

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Stay informed with email updates on toxics in everyday products and how they can affect your health.

[Privacy policy]

 

MERCURY IN MASCARA!?

It's true. EWG's researchers list the products and ingredients you should avoid in What Not to Buy.