BRAND: Trader Joe's

Manufacturer: Aldi Group

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

1 to 5

product count

5 (browse)

ingredient count

97

   

(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 5 products by Trader Joe's

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: bar soap (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), shampoo (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (2)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)370%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
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)865%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)282%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CYCLOTETRASILOXANE576%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
HEXYLENE GLYCOL567%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
UNSPECIFIED MINERALS4100%1 productsMiscellaneous
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE488%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
HOMOSALATE474%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
OCTISALATE368%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-73100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LAURETH-4396%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)380%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL373%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
CITRIC ACID272%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
POLYACRYLAMIDE371%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE2100%1 productsContamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PANTHENOL288%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN274%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHLORPHENESIN272%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) OIL194%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%1 productsnone identified
HEXYL LAURATE094%1 productsnone identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%1 productsnone identified
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE094%1 productsnone identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%1 productsnone identified
CERESIN093%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL193%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%1 productsnone identified
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN190%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PENTYLENE GLYCOL189%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%1 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%2 productsnone identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER)188%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL188%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL187%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%1 productsnone identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT180%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE176%1 productsnone identified
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE074%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%1 productsnone identified
BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE0100%1 productsnone identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW)0100%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE)0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM PALM KERNELATE0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM PALMATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TRICONTANYL PVP0100%1 productsnone identified
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE0100%3 productsnone identified
TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CETYL DIMETHICONE099%1 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL094%2 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN094%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE094%1 productsnone identified
TRIDECYL STEARATE094%1 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL093%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL MEAL00%1 productsinnocuous
HONEY00%1 productsinnocuous
SEA SALT00%1 productsinnocuous
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%2 productsinnocuous
WATER00%5 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 - limited evidence   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO),
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   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   MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   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 developmental toxicity   CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE, SEA SALT
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE

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 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, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), HOMOSALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, OCTISALATE, 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, RETINYL PALMITATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products for use on damaged skin or infants PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CETEARETH-20, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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   MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETEARETH-20, CHLORPHENESIN, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   HEXYLENE GLYCOL

Endocrine disruption*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Limited evidence of any disruption   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, SEA SALT

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, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects   OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of any toxicity   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ALLANTOIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HEXYL LAURATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HOMOSALATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE, OCTISALATE, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ISOHEXADECANE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   POLYACRYLAMIDE

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 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SEA SALT, GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CITRIC ACID, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER),
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CETEARETH-20, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of any toxicity   MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
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, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OCTISALATE, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   POLYACRYLAMIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CHLORPHENESIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   HOMOSALATE, ISOHEXADECANE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) OIL, ALLANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CERESIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, HEXYL LAURATE, HONEY, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/ DICAPRATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIDECYL STEARATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM

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   UNSPECIFIED MINERALS

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) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-100 STEARATE

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   ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LAURETH-4, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, SEA SALT, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   CETEARETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), SODIUM CHLORIDE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   PENTYLENE GLYCOL
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   PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN

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   SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED 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.   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

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