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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| Ingredients used by this brand: | |
![]() | Cancer |
![]() | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
![]() | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
![]() | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
![]() | Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: anti-itch/rash cream (1), baby shampoo (1), body wash/cleanser (1), bubble bath (1), conditioner (2), detangler (1), eczema/damaged skin treatment (1), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), foot moisturizer (1), lip balm (1), moisturizer (2), pain relief (1), shampoo (1), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (2), wound treatment (1)
* 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.
*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.
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM BENZOATE |
*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 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 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM PCA |
*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, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CETEARETH-20, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN, SODIUM PCA |
*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) |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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.
*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) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACT, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID, 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 | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETEARETH-20 |
| 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 any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, 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), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, PANTHENOL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), SODIUM PCA, POLYSORBATE-20, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| 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 |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALLANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HYALURONIC ACID, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, OLEYL BETAINE, PALM KERNEL OIL, SODIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL |
*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.
*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, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL |
*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 ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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