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 this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- 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.
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![]() | Cancer |
![]() | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
![]() | Restrictions & warnings |
![]() | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
![]() | Contamination concerns |
![]() | Other strong concerns for this ingredient: Miscellaneous |
![]() | Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Neurotoxicity |
![]() | Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Data gaps |
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See products containing FRAGRANCE | |
About FRAGRANCE: Reported Product Categories: Hair Dyes and Colors (All Types Requiring Caution Statements andPatch Tests); Shampoos (Non-coloring); Colognes and Toilet Waters; Body and Hand Preparations (Excluding Shaving Preparations); Hair Conditioners; Moisturizing Pr eparations; Tonics, Dressings, andOther Hair Grooming Aids; Cleansing Products (Cold Creams, Cleansing Lotions, Liquids and Pads);Lipsticks; Skin Care Preparations, Misc.; Bath Soaps and Detergents; Hair Preparations (Non-coloring),Misc.; Personal Clean liness Products, Misc.; Hair Sprays (Aerosol Fixatives); Powders (Dusting andTalcum, Excluding Aftershave Talcs); Deodorants (Underarm); Aftershave Lotions; Permanent Waves;Face and Neck Preparations (Excluding Shaving Preparations); Perfumes; Bubble Baths; Foundations;Fragrance Preparations, Misc.; Paste Masks (Mud Packs); Night Skin Care Preparations; BathPreparations, Misc.; Shaving Cream (Aerosol, Brushless and Lather); Skin Fresheners; Bath Oils, Tablets,and Salts; Face Powders; Suntan Gels, Cream s, and Liquids; Blushers (All types); Hair Tints; IndoorTanning Preparations; Baby Lotions, Oils, Powders and Creams; Eye Shadows; Shaving Preparations,Misc.; Hair Straighteners; Hair Wave Sets; Makeup Bases; Hair Rinses (Non-coloring); Hair Bleaches;Ba by Products, Misc.; Eye Makeup Preparations, Misc.; Eye Makeup Removers; Makeup Preparations(Not eye), Misc.; Hair Coloring Preparations, Misc.; Nail Polish and Enamel Removers; Sachets; SuntanPreparations, Misc.; Hair Rinses (Coloring); Foot Powders and Sprays; Depilatories; Hair Shampoos(Coloring); Baby Shampoos; Cuticle Softeners; Douches; Mascara; Preshave Lotions (All types); NailCreams and Lotions; Men's Talcum; Makeup Fixatives; Manicuring Preparations, Misc.; Eyeliners;Feminine Hygiene Deodorants; Hair Lighteners with Color; Basecoats and Undercoats; Rouges
FRAGRANCE has reported used in the following product types: moisturizer (967); shampoo (905); hair color and bleaching (879); conditioner (872); body wash/cleanser (692); facial moisturizer/treatment (626); styling gel/lotion (548); facial cleanser (517); fragrance for women (453); anti-aging (420)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown |
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Known human immune system toxicant | SCCNFP (The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers), 1999 |
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | USHR (U, 1986 |
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 934 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results -> | PubMed |
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| SCCNFP (The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers), 1999 | FRAGRANCE | |
| USHR (U, 1986 | FRAGRANCE |
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Open scientific literature | SCCNFP (The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers). 1999. Opinion concerning fragrance allergy in consumers. A review of the problem. Analysis of the need for appropriate consumer information and identification of consumer allergens. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final. December 1999. |
| Open scientific literature | USHR (U.S. House of Representatives), 1986. Neurotoxins: At Home and the Workplace. Report by the Committee on Science & Technology, Report 99-827. Sept 16 1986. |
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