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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this company -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| Ingredients used by this company: | |
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![]() | Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
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Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: anti-aging (2), body firming lotion (1), concealer (1), eczema/damaged skin treatment (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (4), redness/rosacea treatment (1), scar treatment (3), shampoo (2), skin fading/lightener (2), sunscreen: moisturizer (1), varicose/spider vein treatment (3)
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 10 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | 9 | 74% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS) |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | 9 | 55% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 5 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| CETEARETH-30 | 5 | 71% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 69% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 6 | 65% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | 8 | 59% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 7 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 7 | 69% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ISOBUTANE | 6 | 79% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards |
| BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-8 BEESWAX | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER | 4 | 73% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | 9 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 9 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SD ALCOHOL 40 | 5 | 77% | 2 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 4 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 17 | 2 | 70% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS | 4 | 100% | 2 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS | 4 | 100% | 2 products | Miscellaneous |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 6 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| PROPANE | 4 | 77% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 33 | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| D&C YELLOW 11 | 0 | 75% | 1 products | none identified |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 12 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 10 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | 3 | 71% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| VITAMIN K | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | 4 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | 5 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | 2 | 82% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | 2 | 82% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE | 2 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 6 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 9 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | 1 products | none identified |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| ISOHEXADECANE | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | 1 | 93% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 1 | 93% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SORBITAN STEARATE | 1 | 92% | 1 products | none identified |
| POLYBUTENE | 1 | 92% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | 1 products | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | 1 | 90% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | 1 products | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | 5 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | 1 | 88% | 9 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHYTONADIONE | 1 | 87% | 8 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | 1 | 84% | 2 products | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | 1 products | none identified |
| TAPIOCA STARCH | 1 | 83% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 4 products | none identified |
| CELLULOSE GUM | 1 | 80% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | 1 | 73% | 2 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 5 products | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| DEAD SEA SALT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SUCROSE OLEATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| BEHENETH-5 | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED YOGURT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| PRO VITA-K COMPLEX | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | 4 products | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| HONEY EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED SILK | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| NYLON-12 | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 5 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 13 products | innocuous |
* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company that have used the ingredient.
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), 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 | D&C RED 17, FD&C BLUE 1, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN K | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE, SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, | |
| 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 | D&C RED 33, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, VITAMIN K | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
*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, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | D&C RED 17, D&C YELLOW 11 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | D&C RED 33 |
| 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, CETEARETH-30, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, 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 | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, CETEARETH-30, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
*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 STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| 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 any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CETEARETH-30, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, YEAST EXTRACT | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE |
*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 | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, 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 | ISOBUTANE, PROPANE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, 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) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN, FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | PHYTONADIONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, | |
| 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETEARETH-30, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, VITAMIN K, SD ALCOHOL 40, BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLPARABEN, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, 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), FD&C BLUE 1, PROPANE | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C RED 17, POLYACRYLAMIDE, | |
| 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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OCTYLDODECANOL, 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), CELLULOSE GUM, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, TAPIOCA STARCH, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SORBITOL, | |
| 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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | YEAST EXTRACT |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ISOBUTANE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, POLYBUTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALLANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, D&C RED 33, D&C YELLOW 11, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, HONEY EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, NYLON-12, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, SORBITAN STEARATE, IRON OXIDES, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL |
*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, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40, SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as irritant | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTANE, OCTYLDODECANOL, POLYETHYLENE, PROPANE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYBUTENE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| 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 | CETEARETH-30, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, TAPIOCA STARCH | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
*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, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TAPIOCA STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOBUTANE, PROPANE | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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 | D&C RED 17, PHYTONADIONE | |
| 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, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, 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) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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