MYSTIC TAN SUNLESS FACE & BODY TANNING SPRAY
last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Mystic Tan by Mystic Tan, Inc.
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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: Neurotoxicity, 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 |
Ingredients from packaging: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinesis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Zinc Ricinoleate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Ordenone, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Tetrahydoxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Simethicone, Laureth-3, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Red 33 (Ci 17200), Red 40 (Ci 16035), Green 5 (Ci 61570), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
Directions from packaging: -For best results, apply to freshly washed, exfoliated skin then prep with Mystic Tan's Sunless Conditioning Complex.-Hold can six to eight inches away from skin and spray continuously with a quick side-to-side motion until the area is moist.-Use sparingly around knees, elbows, and ankles as these areas tend to darken more quickly.-Wash hands directly after use and avoid contact with clothes until dry.-Wait four hours before bathing to allow tan to develop completely
Warnings from packaging: -To block unwanted color, rub petroleum jelly on nail beds and cuticles of hands and feet before applying.-Avoid contact with eyes.-Keep out of reach of children
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE ORDENONE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 7 | 58% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIHYDROXYACETONE | 5 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LAURETH-3 | 4 | 95% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C RED 33 RED 33 (CI 17200) | 4 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | 4 | 69% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 3 | 75% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | 2 | 82% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 67% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PENTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAHYDOXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| DIMETHYL SULFONE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1 | 87% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| FD&C RED 40 RED 40 (CI 16035) | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINESIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| FD&C GREEN 5 GREEN 5 (CI 61570) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SIMETHICONE | 0 | 100% | 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, D&C RED 33 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LAURETH-3, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, DIHYDROXYACETONE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LIMONENE |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYSORBATE-20, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, DIMETHYL SULFONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, D&C RED 33 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LINALOOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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 | DIHYDROXYACETONE, D&C RED 33 |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SODIUM CITRATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5, CITRIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE |
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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE |
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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C RED 40, POLYSORBATE-20, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIHYDROXYACETONE, LIMONENE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC RICINOLEATE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | LINALOOL |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM CITRATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CITRIC ACID |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | LIMONENE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, LINALOOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, LIMONENE, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | LIMONENE, BENZYL BENZOATE |
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 high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | POLYSORBATE-20, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LINALOOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM BENZOATE |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM CITRATE, SIMETHICONE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LINALOOL, LAURETH-3, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, DIMETHYL SULFONE, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL BENZOATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE |
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 | BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE |
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