BRAND: Sebastian

Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

4 to 10

product count

106 (browse)

ingredient count

153

   

(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 106 products by Sebastian

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (3), hair relaxer (1), hair spray (3), mask (1), shampoo (1), styling gel/lotion (9), styling mousse/foam (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%12 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%15 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-150569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-90M569%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%7 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SALICYLIC ACID766%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLPARABEN679%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ISOBUTANE679%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75 LANOLIN475%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2573%6 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LILIAL664%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL562%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT661%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE656%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAURETH-23583%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHYLPARABEN580%4 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C ORANGE 4272%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%6 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%11 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LACTIC ACID470%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE565%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL565%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SD ALCOHOL 1477%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
D&C RED 33175%2 productsnone identified
MINERAL OIL273%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 6170%2 productsnone identified
PHENOXYETHANOL467%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-73100%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OLETH-3399%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-4396%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DEA-OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE394%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE394%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PPG-5-CETETH-20393%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%7 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER375%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CARRAGEENAN275%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER375%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
MICA375%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE371%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL288%9 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
DIMETHYL STEARAMINE287%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1183%3 productsnone identified
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL282%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PARAFFIN280%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%4 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN195%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE094%2 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%1 productsnone identified
HEXYL LAURATE094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN194%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ISOHEXADECANE094%2 productsnone identified
CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE094%1 productsnone identified
CERESIN093%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A193%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE093%7 productsnone identified
D&C GREEN 5191%1 productsnone identified
LACTAMIDE MEA191%2 productsnone identified
OZOKERITE191%1 productsnone identified
DICAPRYLYL MALEATE189%2 productsnone identified
PENTYLENE GLYCOL189%1 productsnone identified
VP/ VA COPOLYMER189%4 productsnone identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL188%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEAPYRIUM CHLORIDE188%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TRIDECETH-12188%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE187%1 productsnone identified
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL187%1 productsnone identified
TRIETHYL CITRATE187%1 productsnone identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE185%2 productsnone identified
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%4 productsnone identified
FD&C RED 40184%1 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-20184%2 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VEGETABLE OIL183%1 productsOccupational hazards
BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT183%2 productsnone identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%4 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-60181%1 productsnone identified
PVP181%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER171%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%6 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%2 productsnone identified
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHYL LAURYL ISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED JOJOBA PROTEIN0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH0100%2 productsnone identified
LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN0100%1 productsnone identified
LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN0100%1 productsnone identified
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE0100%2 productsnone identified
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ ACRYLATES/ BUTYLAMINOETHYL/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%3 productsnone identified
ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA (BABASSU) OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
PIMENTA DIOICA (ALLSPICE) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PVM/ MA DECADIENE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) HIPS OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE0100%1 productsnone identified
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL STEAROYL STEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TEA COCOYL GLUTAMATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLSILYLAMODIMETHICONE0100%2 productsnone identified
WHEAT AMINO ACIDS0100%2 productsnone identified
AMODIMETHICONE099%3 productsnone identified
SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE099%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL DIMETHICONE099%1 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%1 productsnone identified
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SILK094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN094%6 productsnone identified
METHYL GLUCETH-10094%3 productsnone identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL094%1 productsnone identified
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE094%1 productsnone identified
SUCROSE DISTEARATE094%2 productsnone identified
SUCROSE STEARATE094%2 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%3 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-11093%3 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%1 productsinnocuous
WATER00%14 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.



Cancer*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   BHT, LIMONENE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, PVP
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   CARRAGEENAN
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, SALICYLIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, D&C ORANGE 4, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, LACTAMIDE MEA, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, PEG-150, PEG-90M
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PARAFFIN,
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, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, LAURETH-23, LINALOOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, STEARYL ALCOHOL

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   PEG-150, PEG-90M
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   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, SALICYLIC ACID,
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   BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LILIAL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, SODIUM BENZOATE, 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
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, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER
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 CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-150, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-90M
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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, SALICYLIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)   LIMONENE, LINALOOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, 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, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, LACTIC ACID, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PEG-150, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-90M, PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER

Neurotoxicity*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, LAURETH-23, SALICYLIC 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, LILIAL, CARRAGEENAN, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, LACTIC ACID, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   SD ALCOHOL 1

Endocrine disruption*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
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 disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, PVP, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant   BENZYL BENZOATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   ISOBUTANE, BUTYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, 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)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses   MICA

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   MICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SALICYLIC ACID
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ALLANTOIN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, DIMETHICONE, DIMETHYL STEARAMINE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 6, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HEXYL LAURATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PANTHENOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, STEAPYRIUM CHLORIDE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-23, TRIDECETH-12
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, LILIAL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, D&C RED 33, DEA-OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, ISOHEXADECANE, METHYL GLUCETH-10, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VEGETABLE OIL, VP/ VA COPOLYMER, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ISOBUTANE, PVP, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-150, PEG-90M

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 respiratory toxicant   MICA
One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses   CARRAGEENAN, PEG-150, PEG-90M, 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) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ALCOHOL DENATURED, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LACTIC ACID, LAURETH-23, PHENOXYETHANOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DIMETHYL STEARAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, STEAPYRIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER,
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 CITRONELLOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity   HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, SD ALCOHOL 1, BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-75 LANOLIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCOL STEARATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PVP, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VEGETABLE OIL,
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
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
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LACTAMIDE MEA, PANTHENOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C YELLOW 6, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, POLYSORBATE-20, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, D&C ORANGE 4, 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, VP/ VA COPOLYMER,
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, 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
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   ISOBUTANE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALLANTOIN, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CERESIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT, D&C RED 33, DEA-OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, METHYL GLUCETH-10, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PPG-5-CETETH-20, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE

Miscellaneous*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling   ALCOHOL DENATURED, LIMONENE, ISOBUTANE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SD ALCOHOL 1

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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTANE, LAURETH-23, LAURETH-4, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LACTIC ACID, LINALOOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BHT, LILIAL, DIMETHYL STEARAMINE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, METHYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCOL STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, POLYSORBATE-20, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-150, PEG-90M, PPG-40 BUTYL ETHER, TRIDECETH-12
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE
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   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT, MICA, PARAFFIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, VEGETABLE OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ISOBUTANE,
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   CARRAGEENAN,
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   LAURETH-23
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, GLYCERIN, 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   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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