Manufacturer: Topix Pharmaceuticals

Brands: Topix, Resurfix, Citrix, Replenix

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

1 to 8

product count

68

 

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ingredient count

140

   

(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 68 products by Topix Pharmaceuticals

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: acne treatment (4), anti-aging (3), anti-itch/rash cream (1), body firming lotion (2), conditioner (1), facial cleanser (6), facial moisturizer/treatment (8), hair-loss treatment (1), mask (1), moisturizer (5), shampoo (2), sunscreen: moisturizer (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (3), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (1), toners/astringents (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE287%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN1063%17 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
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%7 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20571%1 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)
PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE670%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)865%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BENZOYL PEROXIDE755%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE475%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8 DISTEARATE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE475%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
QUATERNIUM-15665%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCAMIDE DEA661%2 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%10 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 ALCOHOL576%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
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%11 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%10 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
VITAMIN A570%3 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE568%3 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PAPAIN568%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE486%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAFFEINE475%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MINERAL OIL273%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE473%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
OCTISALATE368%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%5 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-73100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE3100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OLETH-5399%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-5399%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS386%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5282%3 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SORBIC ACID380%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SILICONE FLUID379%3 productsEndocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA378%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE274%12 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
BENTONITE372%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID372%5 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYACRYLAMIDE371%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
LAURAMIDE DEA370%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE2100%2 productsContamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PANTHENOL288%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%10 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1183%2 productsnone identified
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%4 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
HYDROCORTISONE280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
KAOLIN179%1 productsOccupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT276%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT276%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE275%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE)
GLYCERIN274%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARAMIDE MEA274%1 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
STEARIC ACID274%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)273%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
SODIUM PCA271%1 productsContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE195%2 productsnone identified
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%4 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%2 productsnone identified
CETYL PHOSPHATE094%2 productsnone identified
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE094%1 productsnone identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%5 productsnone identified
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT193%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SQUALANE193%5 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARAMEL192%1 productsnone identified
MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE192%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%4 productsnone identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%1 productsnone identified
STEARETH-5189%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%3 productsnone identified
ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE188%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%4 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN088%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE188%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE188%1 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN OLEATE186%1 productsnone identified
SULFUR186%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE185%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-20184%6 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%4 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
UBIQUINONE184%3 productsnone identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE183%4 productsnone identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%1 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-60181%2 productsnone identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT180%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption
BISABOLOL180%5 productsEnhanced skin absorption
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE173%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%3 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL GLUCOSAMINE0100%2 productsnone identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE0100%1 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%4 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE COPOYOL0100%1 productsnone identified
DIOCTYL MALATE0100%1 productsnone identified
DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE0100%1 productsnone identified
ECTOIN0100%2 productsnone identified
EMULSIFYING WAX0100%3 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PHOSPHOLIPIDS0100%1 productsnone identified
GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS0100%1 productsnone identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS0100%3 productsnone identified
POLYPHENOLS0100%8 productsnone identified
POLYSILICONE-110100%3 productsnone identified
PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE0100%3 productsnone identified
SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
WHITE TEA0100%1 productsnone identified
DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATES0100%2 productsnone identified
TGF-BETA-1 (TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR)0100%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL094%2 productsnone identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE094%1 productsnone identified
DEA LAURYL SULFATE094%3 productsnone identified
DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE094%1 productsnone identified
HYALURONIC ACID094%4 productsnone identified
SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE094%1 productsnone identified
XANTHAN GUM094%3 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%3 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%11 productsnone identified
CETYL ESTERS093%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%1 productsnone identified
LANETH-5093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%1 productsinnocuous
WATER00%24 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   BENZOYL PEROXIDE, CAFFEINE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED, COCAMIDE DEA, RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL, VITAMIN A
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARAMEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, HYDROCORTISONE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBIC ACID, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO),
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   METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL, QUATERNIUM-15
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   BENTONITE, LAURAMIDE DEA, POLYSORBATE-60, SILICONE FLUID, 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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   CAFFEINE, HYDROCORTISONE, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
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   GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, UBIQUINONE,
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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, KAOLIN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, QUATERNIUM-15, SILICONE FLUID, PAPAIN, PEG-100 STEARATE,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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 CETEARETH-20, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, 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), PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
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   BENZOYL PEROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENTONITE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LAURAMIDE DEA, LECITHIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM PCA, STEARAMIDE MEA, 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   BENZYL ALCOHOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   CAFFEINE, FD&C YELLOW 5, 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   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, CETEARETH-20, KAOLIN, LECITHIN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-15, RETINYL PALMITATE, UBIQUINONE, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   SD ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity   METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

Endocrine disruption*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   SILICONE FLUID
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   HYDROCORTISONE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, CAFFEINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM PCA, 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   COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, QUATERNIUM-15, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PAPAIN
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LECITHIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   BENZOYL PEROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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 allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL, OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CAFFEINE, CYCLOMETHICONE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), SD ALCOHOL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BENZOYL PEROXIDE, BISABOLOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, DEA LAURYL SULFATE, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROCORTISONE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LECITHIN, MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SORBIC ACID, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, SQUALANE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARAMIDE MEA, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARETH-5
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BENTONITE, CARBOMER, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, KAOLIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SULFUR, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ALCOHOL DENATURED, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, POLYACRYLAMIDE, QUATERNIUM-15, TRIETHANOLAMINE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans   SILICONE FLUID

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PAPAIN, BENTONITE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   SULFUR, CAFFEINE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5,
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, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE DEA, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   BENZOYL PEROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, QUATERNIUM-15, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT, SILICONE FLUID,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETEARETH-20, LAURAMIDE DEA, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SD ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) KAOLIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   UBIQUINONE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, OCTISALATE, POLYSORBATE-60, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARETH-5,
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   POLYACRYLAMIDE, HYDROCORTISONE,
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, BISABOLOL
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, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, POLYSORBATE-20, SORBITOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, 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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BEESWAX, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARAMEL, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ESTERS, CETYL PHOSPHATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, DEA LAURYL SULFATE, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, HYALURONIC ACID, LECITHIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SQUALANE, STEARAMIDE MEA, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, LANETH-5

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, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, SD ALCOHOL

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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, SD ALCOHOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEESWAX, BENTONITE, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CARAMEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE DEA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROCORTISONE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, LECITHIN, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBIC ACID, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN A, XANTHAN GUM, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PAPAIN, 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, SULFUR, PAPAIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, LAURAMIDE DEA, SORBIC ACID, 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   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDE DEA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, POLYSORBATE-20, QUATERNIUM-15, SILICONE FLUID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
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 very low doses   BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, KAOLIN, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED

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   CAFFEINE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   HYDROCORTISONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   LAURAMIDE DEA, UBIQUINONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   ALCOHOL DENATURED, BENTONITE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, 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, VITAMIN A, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE

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