Manufacturer: Woodridge Labs

Brands: Firminol-10, Psssssst, Vita-K, Vita-C2, VITAC2, DermaFreeze365, Woodridge Labs, Skin Appetit

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

3 to 8

product count

29

 

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ingredient count

126

   

(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 29 products by Woodridge Labs

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)

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%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE974%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)955%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%5 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-30571%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)
POLYETHYLENE669%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)665%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FICUS CARICA (FIG) EXTRACT859%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SILICA169%7 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE769%4 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN679%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ISOBUTANE679%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE476%1 productsOrgan 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 SORBITAN PEROLEATE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8 BEESWAX476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER473%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE663%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE663%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%9 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%9 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN580%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40577%2 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
PROPYLPARABEN571%4 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 17270%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE568%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS4100%2 productsMiscellaneous
UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS4100%2 productsMiscellaneous
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%6 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPANE477%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
D&C RED 33475%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
D&C YELLOW 11075%1 productsnone identified
MINERAL OIL273%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL467%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%12 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-73100%2 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%3 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%2 productsContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
MICA375%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%10 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
POLYACRYLAMIDE371%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL288%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
VITAMIN K287%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES285%4 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOMETHICONE283%5 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1183%1 productsnone identified
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL282%3 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE282%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE275%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE)
GLYCERIN274%6 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%9 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT1100%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)197%1 productsnone identified
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%2 productsnone identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%3 productsnone identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%2 productsnone identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%2 productsnone identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE193%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL193%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PVM/ MA COPOLYMER193%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE192%3 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN STEARATE192%1 productsnone identified
POLYBUTENE192%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%1 productsnone identified
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN190%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
YEAST EXTRACT190%1 productsnone identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%5 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%9 productsnone identified
SORBITOL188%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%5 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE187%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHYTONADIONE187%8 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL184%2 productsnone identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM HYALURONATE183%1 productsnone identified
TAPIOCA STARCH183%1 productsOccupational hazards
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%4 productsnone identified
CELLULOSE GUM180%1 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%2 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT175%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE173%2 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL172%5 productsnone identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
DEAD SEA SALT0100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE0100%2 productsnone identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER0100%1 productsnone identified
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER0100%1 productsnone identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE0100%2 productsnone identified
SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE0100%1 productsnone identified
SUCROSE OLEATE0100%1 productsnone identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
BEHENETH-50100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SEED EXTRACT0100%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER0100%2 productsnone identified
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-70100%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED YOGURT PROTEIN0100%2 productsnone identified
PRO VITA-K COMPLEX0100%2 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%4 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%1 productsnone identified
HONEY EXTRACT094%2 productsnone identified
HYDROLYZED SILK094%1 productsnone identified
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL094%1 productsnone identified
NYLON-12094%1 productsnone identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL094%1 productsnone identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL093%1 productsnone identified
CARBOMER093%5 productsnone identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL093%2 productsnone identified
WATER00%13 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company that have used the ingredient.



Cancer*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   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

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM 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

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, 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

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 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

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   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

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   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

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   MICA, IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C RED 17
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   ALLANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARETH-30, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, PANTHENOL, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PHENOXYETHANOL, PHYTONADIONE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, D&C RED 33, FD&C BLUE 1, ISOHEXADECANE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, NYLON-12, POLYETHYLENE, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ISOBUTANE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPANE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYBUTENE, 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, 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

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, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS
Occupational hazards related to handling   ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40, 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   GLYCOL DISTEARATE, ISOBUTANE, PANTHENOL, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 40, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED 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   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CELLULOSE GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOBUTANE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, IRON OXIDES, TETRASODIUM EDTA, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, VITAMIN K, YEAST EXTRACT, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PRO VITA-K COMPLEX

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   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)

Occupational hazards*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, 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

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

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

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SILICA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   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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