Manufacturer: Lee Pharmaceuticals

Brands: Bikini Bare, Peterson's, Rose Milk, Sloan's, Zip Wax, Cankaid, Painalay, Perma Grip, SAXON, Sundance, Unguentine, Vince, Zonite, Lee Pharmaceuticals

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

3 to 10

product count

21

 

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ingredient count

59

   

(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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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 21 products by Lee Pharmaceuticals

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: after shave (4), after sun product (1), hair removal waxes (3), hemorrhoids (1), mouthwash (1), pain relief (2), wound treatment (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%7 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RESORCINOL1052%2 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PHENOL961%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%6 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20571%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ROSIN862%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PEG-100 STEARATE769%2 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)
PEG-50 STEARATE469%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BENZOCAINE761%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER)672%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)282%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 40577%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
PROPYLPARABEN571%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FLAVOR4100%1 productsMiscellaneous
OLETH-10387%4 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE486%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TANNIC ACID379%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MINERAL OIL273%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CAMPHOR469%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PERBORATE369%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
D&C RED 28268%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LANOLIN ALCOHOL287%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM SULFITE387%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5282%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE274%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
PETROLATUM294%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%4 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM CARBONATE282%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM SACCHARIN280%1 productsNeurotoxicity
STEARIC ACID274%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAVENDER OIL *197%1 productsEndocrine disruption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE094%4 productsnone identified
SODIUM ALUM094%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%4 productsnone identified
ISOPROPYL STEARATE189%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%2 productsnone identified
CALCIUM CARBONATE187%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CETYL ALCOHOL187%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C RED 40184%4 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE183%3 productsOccupational hazards
POLYSORBATE 61181%4 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)172%2 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%1 productsnone identified
STEARYL STEAROYL STEARATE0100%4 productsnone identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL094%4 productsnone identified
TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE094%1 productsnone identified
STYRENE/DVB CROSSPOLYMER094%4 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%4 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%7 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE093%1 productsnone identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE090%4 productsEnhanced skin absorption
TRISODIUM HEDTA090%2 productsEnhanced skin absorption
WATER00%6 productsinnocuous

* 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   PHENOL, RESORCINOL, TANNIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CAMPHOR, D&C RED 28, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM SULFITE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO),
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   POLYSORBATE 61

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   SODIUM CARBONATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   TANNIC ACID
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   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   D&C RED 28, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM SACCHARIN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 61

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 - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics product not intended as hair dye/bleach SODIUM PERBORATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   BENZOCAINE, PHENOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics   ROSIN
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 28
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin CETEARETH-20, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOL, RESORCINOL, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), CAMPHOR
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics products for use on the lips SODIUM PERBORATE
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 - any   RESORCINOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   CAMPHOR, SODIUM SULFITE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   CETEARETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL, TANNIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BENZOCAINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   SD ALCOHOL 40

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, PROPYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL
Limited evidence of any disruption   LAVENDER OIL *
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   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   BENZOCAINE, FRAGRANCE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, RESORCINOL, ROSIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   LANOLIN ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TANNIC ACID
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   SODIUM SULFITE
Associated with immunotoxicity   PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER)

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   CYCLOMETHICONE, D&C RED 28, PHENOL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not suspected to be persistent   BENZOCAINE, CAMPHOR, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, FD&C RED 40, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, OLETH-10, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM SACCHARIN, STEARIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE, TRISODIUM HEDTA
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL, ROSIN
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARBOMER, FD&C YELLOW 5, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM PERBORATE, SODIUM SULFITE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WATER, SODIUM ALUM, STYRENE/DVB CROSSPOLYMER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PETROLATUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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, PHENOL
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ROSIN, SODIUM SULFITE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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 CALCIUM CARBONATE, RESORCINOL, SODIUM CARBONATE, TANNIC ACID
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses   BENZOCAINE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CAMPHOR, CETEARETH-20, MINERAL OIL, OLETH-10
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE
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, D&C RED 28, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, POLYSORBATE 61,
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, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL STEARATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C RED 40
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, SODIUM ALUM
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BEESWAX, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM PERBORATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WATER, STYRENE/DVB CROSSPOLYMER, TRISODIUM HEDTA

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, FLAVOR
Occupational hazards related to handling   PHENOL, SD ALCOHOL 40, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PERBORATE

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   SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, BEESWAX, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CAMPHOR, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, FD&C RED 40, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RESORCINOL, ROSIN, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM SULFITE, STEARIC ACID, TANNIC ACID, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 61, SODIUM ALUM

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   RESORCINOL, SODIUM CARBONATE
Classified as lung irritant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SODIUM PERBORATE
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, PHENOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-50 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   CALCIUM CARBONATE, CETEARETH-20, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, OLETH-10, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BENZOCAINE, CYCLOMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   SODIUM SULFITE

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   PHENOL, RESORCINOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   CALCIUM CARBONATE, CAMPHOR, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, 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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   TANNIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CYCLOMETHICONE, 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.   PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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