PHILOSOPHY HOPE IN A JAR THERAPEUTIC MOISTURIZER
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: philosophy by BioTech Research Laboratories
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, LAURYL LACTATE, BEHENIC ACID, BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRACAPRYLATE/TETRACAPRATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, BETAGLUCAN, ARGININE, LAVENDER OIL (LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA), XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Directions from packaging: science can give us better skin. only humanity can give us better days. hope in a jar should be applied to a clean face 1-2 x per day. regular use may help to reduce the effects of environmental damage.
Warnings from packaging: for external only. keep out of reach of children. discontinue use if irritation occurs.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 7 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| LAURYL LACTATE | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| ARGININE | 3 | 79% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 1 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| BETA-GLUCAN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRACAPRYLATE/ TETRACAPRATE PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRACAPRYLATE/TETRACAPRATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| BEHENIC ACID | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ARGININE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LAURYL LACTATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ARGININE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LAURYL LACTATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LAURYL LACTATE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | ARGININE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ARGININE |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
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 | CYCLOMETHICONE |
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, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, STEARIC ACID, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL | |
| 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, CYCLOMETHICONE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, ARGININE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ARGININE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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, BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CYCLOMETHICONE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRACAPRYLATE/ TETRACAPRATE, GLYCERIN, BETA-GLUCAN, BEHENIC ACID, ARGININE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ARGININE |
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