AVALON ORGANICS COQ10 SKIN CARE: WRINKLE DEFENSE CREME
last updated: 12/15/08 brand: Avalon Organics by Hain Celestial Group, 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, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower(1), chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower(1), camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf(2) and organic arnica montana flower(3) extracts (aqueous), vegetable glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate SE, organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil(2), cetyl alcohol, sodium hyaluronate, organic helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil(2), cetyl ricinoleate, stearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol (vitamin E), unbiquinone (CoQ10), dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), emulsifying wax, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, polysorbate 20, citric acid, sodium carbomer, sodium PCA, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond), rosa canina (rose hip) seed and borago officinalis (borage) oils, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), ethylhexylglycerin, organic citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil(2) and other essential oils. 1)Certified by Oregon Tilth 2)Certified by Quality Assurance International 3)Certified by Pro-Cert Organic Systems
Directions from packaging: Apply daily to clean face and neck with special attention to wrinkle prone areas. Perfect under makeup.pH Balanced.
Warnings from packaging: NOTE: DISCONTINUE USE IF REDNESS OR IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL PETITGRAIN OIL | 2 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL (ORGANIC) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LAVENDER OIL LAVENDER (BULGARIA) OIL | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL MANDARIN OIL | 1 | 94% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | 1 | 90% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| UBIQUINONE UNBIQUINONE (COQ10) | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EMULSIFYING WAX | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) OIL ROSA CANINA (ROSE HIP) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM CARBOMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) ESSENTIAL OIL CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (HOWOOD) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETYL RICINOLEATE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, BENZYL 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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | POLYSORBATE-20, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | UBIQUINONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE |
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 PCA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 - any | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF 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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | UBIQUINONE, SODIUM PCA, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVENDER OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, POLYSORBATE-20, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL | |
| 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 | 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) | SODIUM PCA | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UBIQUINONE | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| 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 gastrointestinal effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
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 | CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYSORBATE-20, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
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.
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, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | UBIQUINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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