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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 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 38 products by Giovanni Cosmetics, Inc.
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: bar soap (1), body wash/cleanser (1), conditioner (12), exfoliant/scrub (2), hair spray (3), moisturizer (1), shampoo (7), styling gel/lotion (10), styling mousse/foam (2)
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 2 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% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-90M | 5 | 69% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 6 | 65% | 13 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | 8 | 59% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 1 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| SD ALCOHOL 40 | 5 | 77% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN) |
| CYCLOTETRASILOXANE | 5 | 76% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | 4 | 100% | 7 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) |
| UNSPECIFIED MINERALS | 4 | 100% | 23 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS | 4 | 100% | 5 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED OILS | 4 | 100% | 1 products | Miscellaneous |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CARBON | 4 | 78% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE | 3 | 94% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| HYDROGENATED PALM OIL | 3 | 93% | 1 products | Contamination concerns (ORGANOCHLORINES, PCBS, BENZO[A]PYRENE) |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | 3 | 89% | 8 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ROSE HIPS | 3 | 89% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MENTHOL | 2 | 85% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 3 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | 3 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CI 77499 | 3 | 74% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | 4 products | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE | 2 | 100% | 19 products | Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| THYMUS SERPILLUM (WILD THYME) EXTRACT | 2 | 93% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL | 2 | 89% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 11 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 18 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| BETAINE | 2 | 82% | 3 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACETAMIDE MEA | 1 | 73% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA) |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL | 2 | 72% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE) |
| MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 6 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 95% | 10 products | none identified |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) OIL | 1 | 94% | 16 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| LINOLENIC ACID | 1 | 94% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LINOLEIC ACID | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | 1 | 93% | 2 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | 3 products | none identified |
| PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SORBITAN STEARATE | 1 | 92% | 1 products | none identified |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) | 1 | 91% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| VP/ VA COPOLYMER | 1 | 89% | 8 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) | 1 | 88% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL | 1 | 88% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | 1 | 88% | 25 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARETH-20 | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 6 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL | 1 | 86% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 85% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | 1 | 84% | 3 products | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 84% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 3 products | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | 1 | 81% | 1 products | none identified |
| PVP | 1 | 81% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | 1 | 80% | 15 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 9 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE | 1 | 76% | 3 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | 16 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED | 0 | 100% | 20 products | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) OIL | 0 | 100% | 16 products | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| EUTERPE OLERACEAE (ACAI) BERRY | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) | 0 | 100% | 9 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN HYDROSOL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 9 products | none identified |
| LACTOFERRIN | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA (KELP) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) | 0 | 100% | 14 products | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| MANGO | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MONARDA FISTULOSA (WILD BERGAMOT) | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| PLANT GLYCERIN | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) | 0 | 100% | 13 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) | 0 | 100% | 19 products | none identified |
| SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF | 0 | 100% | 7 products | none identified |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 9 products | none identified |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) OIL | 0 | 100% | 16 products | none identified |
| VOLCANIC ASH | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| FUKITANPOPO EKISU | 0 | 100% | 10 products | none identified |
| HAKKA YU | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAVENDER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MALLOW | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| RED CLOVER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 7 products | none identified |
| ROSEMARY | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA (CALIFORNIA POPPY) | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| LYCIUM BARBARUM (GOJI) POWDER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN | 0 | 94% | 22 products | none identified |
| ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| MAGNETITE (FE3O4) | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| SEA SALT | 0 | 0% | 1 products | innocuous |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | 8 products | innocuous |
| SUCROSE | 0 | 0% | 1 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 20 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.
*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 | BHT, PVP, CI 77499 | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SUCROSE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-90M | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN, | |
| 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60 |
*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, CASTOR OIL, SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | PEG-90M | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | SEA SALT | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, CARBON, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BHT, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60 |
*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, CARBON, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Formulator must neutralize free carboxyl group to ensure safety | BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | |
| 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, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-90M |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACETAMIDE MEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-90M |
*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 | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT | |
| 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 | AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SEA SALT, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BETAINE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
*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) | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, BHT, GLYCERIN, PVP, SEA SALT, BETAINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
*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, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ROSE HIPS |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, 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 photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
*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, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ROSE HIPS |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | PEG-90M, SEA SALT, 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 | ACETAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, MENTHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT, CI 77499 |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SD ALCOHOL 40, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCOL STEARATE, LINOLEIC ACID, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, PVP, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THYMUS SERPILLUM (WILD THYME) EXTRACT, BETAINE, CARBON, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL, STEARETH-20, | |
| 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) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
| 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, CASTOR OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, PARAFFIN |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PANTHENOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, 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) | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | VP/ VA COPOLYMER, | |
| 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 | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | LINOLENIC ACID, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BEESWAX, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CARBOMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, SORBITAN STEARATE, SUCROSE, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, MAGNETITE (FE3O4) |
*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, UNSPECIFIED MINERALS, UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS, UNSPECIFIED OILS | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
*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.
*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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, MICA, PARAFFIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, SUCROSE, CI 77499 |
*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, 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 | BHT, CI 77499 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BETAINE | |
| 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 |
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