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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, SQUALANE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, PEREA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL), PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, LINOEIC ACID, KOJIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CETYL ALCOHOL. STEARYL ALCOHOL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT, BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT, MORUS NIGRA (MULBERRY) EXTRACT, AGARICUS BISPORUS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT, PLACENTAL EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, ALPHA LIOIC ACID, COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, ARGININE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERLY HYDROXYSTEARATE, CERESIN, GLYCERYL DISTEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYALURONATE
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SALICYLIC ACID | 7 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-40 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) |
| 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) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PLACENTAL EXTRACT | 5 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PROGESTERONE, ESTROGEN, ESTRONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LACTIC ACID | 5 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| GLYCOLIC ACID | 5 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| 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 |
| CYCLOTETRASILOXANE | 3 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT | 4 | 75% | Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, PESTICIDES) |
| LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PETROLATUM | 1 | 92% | Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| ARGININE | 3 | 79% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE GLYCERLY HYDROXYSTEARATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS) |
| GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | 2 | 87% | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALPHA LIPOIC ACID ALPHA LIOIC ACID | 2 | 84% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CHOLESTEROL | 2 | 74% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE | 1 | 95% | none identified |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| CERESIN | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| SQUALANE | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) EXTRACT | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PALMITATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| LINOLEIC ACID LINOEIC ACID | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL PEREA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| KOJIC ACID | 1 | 82% | none identified |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL DISTEARATE | 1 | 74% | none identified |
| ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MIMOSA TENUIFLORA (MIMOSA) BARK EXTRACT MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT MORUS NIGRA (MULBERRY) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MUSHROOM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALGAE EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| AMYLODEXTRIN FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ARGININE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | KOJIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL |
*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, GLYCOLIC ACID, PEG-40 STEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL, ARGININE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | CYCLOTETRASILOXANE |
*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, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG-40 STEARATE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERYL DISTEARATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, PLACENTAL EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, METHYLPARABEN, KOJIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | ARGININE |
*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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, KOJIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PLACENTAL EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ARGININE | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
*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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA |
*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 | SALICYLIC ACID, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CHOLESTEROL |
*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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, CHOLESTEROL |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYACRYLAMIDE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LINOLEIC ACID, KOJIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Potential risk of infectious disease - any | PLACENTAL EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SALICYLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, ARGININE, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PETROLATUM, PEG-40 STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, MIMOSA TENUIFLORA (MIMOSA) BARK EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ARGININE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL |
*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 | CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 low doses | LINOLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, SQUALANE, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MINERAL OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | CHOLESTEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PEG-40 STEARATE, LACTIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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.
*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) |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
*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 | ARGININE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALPHA LIPOIC ACID |
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