BURT'S BEES NATURALLY AGELESS LINE SMOOTHING EYE CRèME (2009 FORMULATION)
last updated: 07/06/09 brand: Burt's Bees by Burt's Bees, 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 |
| Restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, 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, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, lanolin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, alcohol denat., coco-glucoside, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, magnolia grandiflora bark extract, aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, acmella oleracea (para cress) extract, tocopherol, fragrance, silica, glycine soja (soybean) oil, xanthan gum, chlorphenesin*, sodium borate, phenoxyethanol
Directions from packaging: Gently pat and smooth a small amount onto the brow bone and under the eye.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM BORATE | 6 | 51% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT. | 4 | 77% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT | 2 | 88% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN (PLANT-DERIVED) | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| MAGNOLIA (MAGNOLIA) | 1 | 95% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | None Identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | None Identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| ACMELLA OLERACEA (SPILANTHES) EXTRACT ACMELLA OLERACEA (PARA CRESS) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | None Identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | Innocuous |
Cancer*
*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM BORATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 1 |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 1, SODIUM BORATE |
Restrictions & warnings*
*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SODIUM BORATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM BORATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL |
Neurotoxicity*
*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | SODIUM BORATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
Endocrine disruption*
*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | SODIUM BORATE, GLYCERIN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LANOLIN, FRAGRANCE |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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 | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| 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 broad systemic effects at low doses | SODIUM BORATE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MAGNOLIA (MAGNOLIA) |
Miscellaneous*
*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
| Prohibited for use in food | SODIUM BORATE |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, LANOLIN, GLYCERIN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM BORATE |
Ecotoxicology*
*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM BORATE |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL |
Data gaps*
*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, SD ALCOHOL 1, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL, LANOLIN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ACMELLA OLERACEA (SPILANTHES) EXTRACT, MAGNOLIA (MAGNOLIA), PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT |
Occupational hazards*
*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | SODIUM BORATE, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA |
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