Manufacturer: Shiseido Co., Ltd.

Brands: Decléor, Shiseido, Cle De Peau Beaute, Qiora

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

5 to 8

product count

50

 

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ingredient count

100

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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 50 products by Shiseido Co., Ltd.

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: anti-aging (2), around-eye cream (1), concealer (1), facial cleanser (1), makeup remover (1), moisturizer (1), oil controller (1), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (2)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE287%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN1063%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)370%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%7 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLOXAMER 184782%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACETIC ACID, FORMIC ACID, PROPYLENE OXIDE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ALDEHYDES)
POLYETHYLENE669%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-150569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)865%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA169%2 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM DISTEARATE583%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
BUTYLPARABEN679%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-12 DIOLEATE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BHT661%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)282%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN580%3 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHANOL574%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE486%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MINERAL OIL273%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL467%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BENZOIC ACID465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIHYDROCHOLETH 303100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TALC386%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
ZINC MYRISTATE282%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
SODIUM GLUTAMATE379%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption
DISODIUM EDTA378%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MICA375%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE372%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (LEAD)
POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE299%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
POTASSIUM LAURATE297%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
PETROLATUM294%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
ULTRAMARINES290%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE189%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL287%3 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
LAURYL BETAINE286%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES285%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE283%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PARAFFIN280%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
KAOLIN179%1 productsOccupational hazards
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE278%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN274%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURIC ACID274%1 productsNeurotoxicity
MYRISTIC ACID274%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARIC ACID274%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA271%2 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POTASSIUM MYRISTATE1100%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ISOSTEARIC ACID093%2 productsnone identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)193%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SQUALANE193%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYPROLINE192%2 productsnone identified
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT191%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL OLEATE190%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MALTITOL190%1 productsnone identified
ERYTHRITOL189%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE188%1 productsnone identified
XYLITOL188%2 productsnone identified
TRISODIUM EDTA186%6 productsEnhanced skin absorption
CALCIUM STEARATE185%1 productsOccupational hazards
QUATERNIUM-18185%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL184%3 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE183%2 productsnone identified
GLUTATHIONE183%2 productsnone identified
CELLULOSE GUM180%1 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%6 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL179%1 productsnone identified
PALMITIC ACID176%1 productsNeurotoxicity
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE175%2 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
CETYL OCTANOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
CHLORELLA VULGARIS (DERMOCHLORELLA ALGAE) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
DEXTRIN PALMITATE0100%2 productsnone identified
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE0100%3 productsnone identified
ECTOIN0100%2 productsnone identified
ONONIS SPINOSA (SPINY REST HARROW) ROOT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
PHYTOSTEARYL/ OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PHYTOSTERYL/ OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE0100%1 productsnone identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE0100%1 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE0100%3 productsnone identified
GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED C6-14 OLEFIN POLYMERS0100%4 productsnone identified
PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM LAURYL GLYCOL CARBOXYLATE0100%1 productsnone identified
THIOTAURINE0100%2 productsnone identified
SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%1 productsnone identified
METHICONE099%1 productsnone identified
METHYL GLUCETH-10094%2 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE094%2 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%1 productsnone identified
WATER00%7 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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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, POLYETHYLENE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   BENZOIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLUTATHIONE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROLINE, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-150,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
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   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   ETHANOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80, PEG-150
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, MALTITOL,
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   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLUTATHIONE, KAOLIN, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM GLUTAMATE

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 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 POLYETHYLENE, PEG-12 DIOLEATE, PEG-150
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), BENZOIC ACID, 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)
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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel   DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZOIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PCA, PEG-12 DIOLEATE, PEG-150

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 DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM GLUTAMATE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, LAURIC ACID, LAURYL BETAINE, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID
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   BENZOIC ACID, KAOLIN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), POLYETHYLENE, POLYSORBATE-80, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ULTRAMARINES, XYLITOL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), POLOXAMER 184
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL

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, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses   SODIUM GLUTAMATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, SODIUM PCA

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, FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, POLOXAMER 184
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   ZINC MYRISTATE
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), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC MYRISTATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent   ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, BENZOIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CALCIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLUTATHIONE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HYDROXYPROLINE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, LAURYL BETAINE, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PCA, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, TRISODIUM EDTA, ERYTHRITOL, PEG-12 DIOLEATE
Not suspected to be persistent   QUATERNIUM-18
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, KAOLIN, METHYL GLUCETH-10, POLYETHYLENE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ETHANOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-150, POLOXAMER 184, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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
Possible human immune system toxicant   POLYETHYLENE, MICA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   PEG-150, 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), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BENZOIC ACID, ETHANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, LAURYL BETAINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, POLOXAMER 184,
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 MINERAL OIL
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC MYRISTATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), KAOLIN, TALC
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIOLEATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, QUATERNIUM-18,
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) SODIUM GLUTAMATE
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, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, LAURIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, PARAFFIN, POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CELLULOSE GUM, GLUTATHIONE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PCA, XYLITOL, ERYTHRITOL, ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, ULTRAMARINES, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), PETROLATUM, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   BEESWAX, CALCIUM STEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HYDROXYPROLINE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, METHYL GLUCETH-10, PALMITIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE, SQUALANE, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, WATER

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   ETHANOL

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   ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ETHANOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POTASSIUM LAURATE, POTASSIUM MYRISTATE, ULTRAMARINES
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   ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, BEESWAX, BENZOIC ACID, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CALCIUM STEARATE, CELLULOSE GUM, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, LAURIC ACID, METHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, MYRISTIC ACID, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PALMITIC ACID, PARAFFIN, PETROLATUM, POLYETHYLENE, POLYSORBATE-80, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM LAURATE, POTASSIUM MYRISTATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, XYLITOL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-12 DIOLEATE, PEG-150, POLOXAMER 184, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
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 significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   BENZOIC ACID, BHT, ETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTIC ACID, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, LAURIC ACID, LAURYL BETAINE, MINERAL OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PALMITIC ACID, PARAFFIN, QUATERNIUM-18, TALC, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-150
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   POTASSIUM LAURATE, SODIUM BENZOATE

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), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, BHT, KAOLIN, MICA, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PARAFFIN, TALC, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   CALCIUM STEARATE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL
No workplace limits set products that may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE,
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
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SODIUM GLUTAMATE
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, ETHANOL, GLUTATHIONE, GLYCERIN, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, POLYETHYLENE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, XYLITOL
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   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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