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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), Miscellaneous, 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-aging (1), body firming lotion (1), concealer (1), eczema/damaged skin treatment (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (3), redness/rosacea treatment (1), scar treatment (3), skin fading/lightener (2), varicose/spider vein treatment (3)
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 10 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 69% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 7 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 7 | 69% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-8 BEESWAX | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER | 4 | 73% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | 9 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 8 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 4 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 17 | 2 | 70% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS | 4 | 100% | 2 products | Miscellaneous |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C YELLOW 11 | 0 | 75% | 1 products | none identified |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 10 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | 3 | 71% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| VITAMIN K | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | 4 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | 3 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | 2 | 82% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | 2 | 82% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 6 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 8 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | 1 products | none identified |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| ISOHEXADECANE | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 1 | 93% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYBUTENE | 1 | 92% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | 1 products | none identified |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | 4 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | 1 | 88% | 8 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHYTONADIONE | 1 | 87% | 8 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | 1 | 84% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 4 products | none identified |
| CELLULOSE GUM | 1 | 80% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | 1 | 73% | 2 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 4 products | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| DEAD SEA SALT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SUCROSE OLEATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BEHENETH-5 | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| PRO VITA-K COMPLEX | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | 4 products | none identified |
| NYLON-12 | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 5 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 11 products | innocuous |
* 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.
| 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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | D&C RED 17, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN K | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CELLULOSE GUM |
*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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, VITAMIN K | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
*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 RED 17, D&C YELLOW 11 |
| 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 | BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
*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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID | |
| 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 | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, YEAST EXTRACT |
*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, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
*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) |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| 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 | POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | PHYTONADIONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, | |
| 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VITAMIN K, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLPARABEN, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, D&C RED 17, POLYACRYLAMIDE, | |
| 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, OCTYLDODECANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE |
| 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), CELLULOSE GUM, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SORBITOL, | |
| 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 | YEAST EXTRACT |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | POLYBUTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARBOMER, D&C YELLOW 11, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, NYLON-12, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, IRON OXIDES, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL |
*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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, POLYETHYLENE, POLYBUTENE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| 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 | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE |
*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), PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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 | SILICA, | |
| 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 | D&C RED 17, PHYTONADIONE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CELLULOSE GUM, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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