NEUTROGENA NORWEGIAN FORMULA 24-HOUR MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SENSITIVE SKIN, FRAGRANCE-FREE
last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Neutrogena by Johnson & Johnson
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, GLYCERIN, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PETROLATUM, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, COLLOIDAL OATMEAL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, SODIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Directions from packaging: Apply to dry skin as needed. If necessary, remove pump to squeeze out remaining product for complete usage.
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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 |
| PETROLATUM | 1 | 92% | Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 2 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE | 1 | 91% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM SULFATE | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| COLLOIDAL OATMEAL | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, 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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | 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 | SODIUM SULFATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | GLYCERIN, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| 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 | GLYCERIN, 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) |
| 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 | |
| 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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 | DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 moderate doses | SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as irritant | DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE | |
| 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 | SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN |
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