Manufacturer: Xtend-Life Natural Products (Intl) Ltd
Brands: Xtend-Life Natural Products (Intl) Ltd
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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: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
See all 2 products by Xtend-Life Natural Products (Intl) Ltd
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: anti-aging (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), skin fading/lightener (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| CETEARETH-20 | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| ETHANOL | 5 | 74% | 2 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 89% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PANTHENOL, D- | 2 | 88% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 2 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED KERATIN | 2 | 75% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| KERATIN | 2 | 75% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | 1 | 90% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| UBIQUINONE | 1 | 84% | 2 products | none identified |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | 2 products | none identified |
| PASSIFLORA EDULIS (PASSION FRUIT) | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 2 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.
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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Possible carcinogen | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
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 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 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, KERATIN | |
| 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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, LECITHIN |
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) |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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) |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ETHANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | KERATIN |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETEARETH-20 |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | UBIQUINONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| 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 | PANTHENOL, D- |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER |
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 | ETHANOL, LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, D- | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | DIMETHICONE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CETEARETH-20, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PANTHENOL, D- |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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