BRAND: Vita-K

Manufacturer: Woodridge Labs

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

3 to 7

product count

23 (browse)

ingredient count

90

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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 23 products by Vita-K

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)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE669%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA169%7 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE769%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN679%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8 BEESWAX476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER473%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%9 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%8 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN580%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 17270%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE568%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS4100%2 productsMiscellaneous
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
D&C YELLOW 11075%1 productsnone identified
MINERAL OIL273%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL467%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%10 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)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%2 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
MICA375%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%9 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
POLYACRYLAMIDE371%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL288%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
VITAMIN K287%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES285%4 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE283%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL282%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%8 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)197%1 productsnone identified
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%3 productsnone identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%2 productsnone identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%2 productsnone identified
PVM/ MA COPOLYMER193%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE192%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYBUTENE192%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%1 productsnone identified
YEAST EXTRACT190%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%4 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%8 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHYTONADIONE187%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE183%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%4 productsnone identified
CELLULOSE GUM180%1 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE173%2 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%4 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
DEAD SEA SALT0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE0100%2 productsnone identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE0100%2 productsnone identified
SUCROSE OLEATE0100%1 productsnone identified
BEHENETH-50100%1 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-70100%2 productsnone identified
PRO VITA-K COMPLEX0100%2 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%4 productsnone identified
NYLON-12094%1 productsnone identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL094%1 productsnone identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%5 productsnone identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL093%2 productsnone identified
WATER00%11 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 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

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)
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

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 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

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   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

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, 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

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   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

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 products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   MICA, IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C RED 17
Not suspected to be persistent   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, PANTHENOL, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PHENOXYETHANOL, PHYTONADIONE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, ISOHEXADECANE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, NYLON-12, POLYETHYLENE, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   POLYACRYLAMIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYBUTENE

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
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

Miscellaneous*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
Occupational hazards related to handling   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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   PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CELLULOSE GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN K, YEAST EXTRACT, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PRO VITA-K COMPLEX

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   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

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), 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

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   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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