Manufacturer: Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.

Brands: No-Ad, Solar Cosmetic Labs

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

4 to 8

product count

59

 

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ingredient count

122

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

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

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this 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 59 products by Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc.

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: after sun product (1), anti-aging (1), baby sunscreen (4), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (12), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (16), sunscreen: SPF less than 15 (3), tanning oil (4)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE1087%12 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN1063%31 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DMDM HYDANTOIN771%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)370%8 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%29 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%18 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE669%10 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL569%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)865%25 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA169%1 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN679%27 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES676%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%29 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL655%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLPARABEN580%26 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%31 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%8 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE486%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%34 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
HOMOSALATE474%21 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (SALICYLIC ACID, TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL)
MINERAL OIL273%13 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OCTISALATE368%28 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%26 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%24 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ISOPROPYLPARABEN384%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%26 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA378%31 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%7 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
DIMETHICONE274%17 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
BENTONITE372%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTOCRYLENE371%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PETROLATUM294%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL293%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
ABIES SIBIRICA (SIBERIAN FIR) OIL289%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL287%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%15 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)273%8 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
HELICHRYSUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT1100%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%16 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%1 productsnone identified
CETYL PHOSPHATE094%1 productsnone identified
HEXYL LAURATE094%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%2 productsnone identified
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL193%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PICEA EXCELSA (NORWAY SPRUCE) EXTRACT193%11 productsnone identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE192%9 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%1 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%7 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%9 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE188%13 productsnone identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL188%7 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL188%15 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL188%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%14 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIETHYL CITRATE187%1 productsnone identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL186%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%7 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN OLEATE186%13 productsnone identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%1 productsnone identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE184%3 productsOccupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-20184%7 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%7 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CELLULOSE GUM180%3 productsnone identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL180%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT175%7 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)172%5 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%21 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ AMINOACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%15 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C12-22 ALKYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER0100%3 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE0100%2 productsnone identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT0100%4 productsnone identified
DIOCTYL MALATE0100%3 productsnone identified
HYDROXYETHYL UREA0100%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE0100%3 productsnone identified
POLYESTER FIBER0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM STEARYL PHTHALAMATE0100%1 productsnone identified
SOLUBLE COLLAGEN0100%1 productsnone identified
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE0100%7 productsnone identified
TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ ADIPIC ACID/ ISONONANOIC ACID COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE0100%3 productsnone identified
C14-22 ALCOHOLS0100%3 productsnone identified
C20-22 ALCOHOLS0100%3 productsnone identified
FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM PROPOXYHYDROXYPROPYL THIOSULFATE SILICA0100%1 productsnone identified
C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE0100%3 productsnone identified
OCTYLDODECYL XYLOSIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
CETYL DIMETHICONE099%1 productsnone identified
MONTMORILLONITE099%8 productsnone identified
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE099%2 productsnone identified
ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER094%2 productsnone identified
ALGAE EXTRACT094%1 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%9 productsnone identified
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID094%7 productsnone identified
VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER094%10 productsnone identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER094%27 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%10 productsnone identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX093%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%20 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE093%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL093%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%2 productsinnocuous
WATER00%32 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) 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   POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, RETINYL PALMITATE
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   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
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   PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   BENTONITE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, STEARYL ALCOHOL

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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   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   POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ALCOHOL DENATURED
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   CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-100 STEARATE

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYETHYLENE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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   RETINYL PALMITATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, BENTONITE, DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYETHYLENE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 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
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE

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), PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Limited evidence of any disruption   LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   ISOPROPYLPARABEN, HOMOSALATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL

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   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects   OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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   CYCLOMETHICONE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife   OCTOCRYLENE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, ALLANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ETHYLPARABEN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL LAURATE, HOMOSALATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BENTONITE, CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, POLYETHYLENE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PETROLATUM, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BENTONITE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARIC ACID, 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 ALCOHOL DENATURED, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE
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, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OCTISALATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PICEA EXCELSA (NORWAY SPRUCE) EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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 OIL
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ABIES SIBIRICA (SIBERIAN FIR) OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-20, SORBITOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, OCTOCRYLENE, SORBITAN OLEATE,
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 respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TRIETHYL CITRATE
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, HOMOSALATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ADIPIC ACID/ DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER, ALGAE EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL LAURATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, WATER, XANTHAN GUM

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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   ABIES SIBIRICA (SIBERIAN FIR) OIL, ALCOHOL DENATURED, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, HELICHRYSUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT
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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BENTONITE, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CELLULOSE GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MINERAL OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PEG-16 MACADAMIA GLYCERIDES, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, PETROLATUM, POLYETHYLENE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, POLYETHYLENE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE
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   ABIES SIBIRICA (SIBERIAN FIR) OIL, ALCOHOL DENATURED, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, STEARIC ACID, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, MINERAL OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SILICA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENTONITE, CELLULOSE GUM, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTOCRYLENE
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

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