AVEENO SKIN RELIEF BODY WASH WITH NATURAL COLLOIDAL OATMEAL, FRAGRANCE FREE
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Aveeno by Johnson & Johnson
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24% of body wash/cleansers have lower concerns
20% of shaving creams have lower concerns
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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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
 | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER; GLYCERIN; COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE; SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE; DECYL GLUCOSIDE; OAT (AVENA SATIVA) FLOUR; GLYCOL STEARATE; SODIUM LAUROAMPHO-PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE; GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE; HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN; PEG 20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES; HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH; PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE; PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; TETRASODIUM EDTA; PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES; QUATERNIUM-15; CORIANDER (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM) EXTRACT; CARDAMOM (ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM) EXTRACT; MYRRH (COMMIPHORA MYRRHA) EXTRACT.
Directions from packaging: FOR DAILY USE IN SHOWER: Squeeze body wash onto wet pouf, washcloth or hands. Work into a rich, creamy lather, then rinse. FOR SHAVING: Apply by hand as a rich shaving lotion for silky, smooth legs.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| QUATERNIUM-15 | 6 | 65% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT MYRRH (COMMIPHORA MYRRHA) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| CORIANDER EXTRACT CORIANDER (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM) SEED EXTRACT CARDAMOM (ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR OAT (AVENA SATIVA) FLOUR | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | QUATERNIUM-15, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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) |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCOL STEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE, GLYCERIN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, GLYCOL STEARATE, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | GLYCOL STEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM) SEED EXTRACT, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT, CORIANDER EXTRACT, DECYL GLUCOSIDE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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