PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE PERFUMED FIRMING BODY EMULSION
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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), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), FRAGRANCE, MACADAMIA NUT OIL, ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (OLIVE), DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SHEA BUTTER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, PHYTOSTEROL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, CARBOMER, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Directions from packaging: our amazing grace fragrance lightly penetrates this luscious firming body emulsion formulated to help tone while it moisturizes. not only will your skin be hydrated with natural emollients, but your skin will look and feel firmer. apply a generous amount after the shower or bath.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 5 | 68% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| 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 |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE | 2 | 99% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (OLIVE) | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHYTOSTEROL/ OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | POLYSORBATE-60 | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-60 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARIC ACID, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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, POLYSORBATE-60, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
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) |
| 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 | POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE, POLYSORBATE-60, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM | |
| 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 | CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHYTOSTEROL/ OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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