Bath & Body Works || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

Manufacturer: Bath & Body Works

Brands: Bath & Body Works, American Girl, Breathe, Pleasures

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range	7	to	8
product count	62		(browse)
ingredient count	58
(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 company -- 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 company:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: 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 62 products by Bath & Body Works

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: moisturizer (1), shampoo (1)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	1 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%	2 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)	6	65%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2	6	73%	1 products	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BHT	6	61%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
LIMONENE	6	56%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PAPAIN	5	68%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE	5	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
LINALOOL	5	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	88%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BROMELAIN	3	84%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
D&C RED 33	1	75%	1 products	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OCTISALATE	3	68%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	2 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PPG-26-BUTETH-26	2	88%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BUTYL ALCOHOL)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	2 products	none identified
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)	2	73%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL	1	94%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	1	88%	1 products	none identified
SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE	1	88%	1 products	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C RED 40	1	84%	2 products	none identified
SODIUM SULFATE	1	73%	1 products	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	1 products	none identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER	0	100%	1 products	none identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL	0	100%	1 products	none identified
PINUS SYLVESTRIS (SCOT'S PINE) CONE EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCO/ ISOSTEARAMIDE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
LEMON EKISU	0	100%	1 products	none identified
VIOLA ODORATA EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT	0	94%	1 products	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	1 products	none identified
ACETYLATED LANOLIN	0	93%	1 products	none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE	0	93%	1 products	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	1 products	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	1 products	none identified
HONEY	0	0%	1 products	innocuous
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	1 products	innocuous
WATER	0	0%	2 products	innocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT, LIMONENE, FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		D&C RED 33, LINALOOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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 low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
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		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		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PAPAIN

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	EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	D&C RED 33
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	PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), OCTISALATE
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, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, DIMETHICONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SULFATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		BROMELAIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C BLUE 1, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

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		METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Associated with endocrine disruption		BENZYL BENZOATE

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		BHT, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PAPAIN
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant		BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence		BROMELAIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent		BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 40, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINALOOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE, STEARIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, D&C RED 33, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SULFATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TRIETHANOLAMINE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant		BROMELAIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PAPAIN
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLPARABEN
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,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1, SODIUM SULFATE
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	CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C RED 40
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		DIMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		ACETYLATED LANOLIN, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BENZYL BENZOATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, D&C RED 33, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HONEY, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM CITRATE, 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
Occupational hazards related to handling		LIMONENE

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		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, PANTHENOL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BHT, BROMELAIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SULFATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PAPAIN, VIOLA ODORATA EXTRACT

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		BROMELAIN, LIMONENE, PAPAIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BHT, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID, MINERAL OIL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE

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		BENZYL BENZOATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE