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AVON ANEW ULTIMATE SKIN TRANSFORMING CREAM

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Avon by Avon Products, Inc.

SCORE

10

high hazard (out of 10)

 

82%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.


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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used in this product:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, 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; TRIOXAUNDECANEDIOIC ACID; GLYCERIN; CYCLOMETHICONE; CETYL CAPRYLATE; SILICA; OCTYL DODECANOL; TITANIUM DIOXIDE; CETYL ALCOHOL; GLYCERYL STEARATE; DIMETHICONE; CETEARYL ALCOHOL; PETROLATUM; PHYTOL; SACCHAROMYCES/GOLD FERMENT; SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT; SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT; HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT; SQUALENE; BUTYROSPERNUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER); MORUS NIGRA ROOT EXTRACT; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; RETINOL; SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT; PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT; DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT; GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT; BETA-CAROTENE; VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT; APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS; ORANGE ROUGHY OIL; ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL; RETINYL PALMITATE; COLA NITIDA SEED EXTRACT; SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTACT; ISONONYL ISONONANOATE; PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE; PEG-75 STEARATE; CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN); BEHENYL ALCOHOL; BENZYL ALCOHOL; SOYA STEROL; CETETH-20; STEARETH-20; BUTYLENE GLYCOL; ALUMINA; POLYDECENE; POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE; CHOLETH-24; LECITHIN; HYDROGENATED LECITHIN; LANOLIN ALCOHOL; GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL; METHYLPARABEN; CETETH-24; DIMETHICONOL; MALTODEXTRIN; SIMETHICONE; ACRYLATES/CARBAMATE COPOLYMER; TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; SD ALCOHOL 40-B; DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER; TETRASODIUM EDTA; PHENOXYETHANOL; SODIUM METABISULFITE; SODIUM SULFITE; BUTYLPARABEN; ETHYLPARABEN; DISODIUM EDTA; PROPYLPARABEN; ISOBUTYLPARABEN; BHT; FRAGRANCE; AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE; D&C YELLOW NO.10; FD&C RED NO.4

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
BHT761%Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
METHYLPARABEN865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SILICA172%Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-75 STEARATE569%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL458%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ALUMINA585%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN470%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM METABISULFITE662%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BUTYLPARABEN579%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT579%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
VITAMIN A
RETINOL		570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CETETH-20484%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-24484%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN482%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)182%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SD ALCOHOL 40B481%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
TETRASODIUM EDTA280%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL474%Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
FD&C RED 4
FD&C RED NO.4		473%Violations, restrictions & warnings
PHENOXYETHANOL466%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CHOLETH-24392%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PETROLATUM192%Contamination concerns (PAHS)
LANOLIN ALCOHOL287%Allergies/immunotoxicity
SODIUM SULFITE384%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CARRAGEENAN282%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN380%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE178%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
D&C YELLOW 10
D&C YELLOW NO.10		373%Violations, restrictions & warnings
PHYTOL293%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BETA CAROTENE184%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOMETHICONE183%Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN274%Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		188%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE188%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT188%Persistence and bioaccumulation
SQUALENE188%none identified
STEARETH-20188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES/ CARBAMATE COPOLYMER0100%none identified
CETYL OCTANOATE
CETYL CAPRYLATE		0100%none identified
COLA NITIDA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT
COLA NITIDA SEED EXTRACT		0100%none identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT0100%none identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT0100%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS
SOYA STEROL		0100%none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT0100%none identified
ISONONYL ISONONANOATE0100%none identified
MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) ROOT EXTRACT
MORUS NIGRA ROOT EXTRACT		0100%none identified
POLYDECENE0100%none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE0100%none identified
SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA (SAXIFRAGA STOLONIFERA) EXTRACT
SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT		0100%none identified
SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT
SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTACT		0100%none identified
SIMETHICONE0100%none identified
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE0100%none identified
TRIOXAUNDECANEDIOIC ACID0100%none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT		0100%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ MAGNESIUM FERMENT095%none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)
BUTYROSPERNUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)		094%none identified
MALTODEXTRIN094%none identified
ORANGE ROUGHY OIL094%none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
WATER00%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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-75 STEARATE, ALUMINA
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Cancer - limited evidence   VITAMIN A, SD ALCOHOL 40B, RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   FD&C RED 4, CARRAGEENAN, BHT

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-75 STEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINA
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40B

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-75 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes D&C YELLOW 10
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin FD&C RED 4
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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   SD ALCOHOL 40B
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   CETETH-24, VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CETETH-20, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, CARRAGEENAN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   SODIUM SULFITE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ALUMINA, 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   PEG-75 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses   BHT

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin and immune toxicant - moderate evidence   SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT, SODIUM SULFITE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant   SODIUM METABISULFITE, FRAGRANCE, BHT

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   SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, 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, CETETH-24, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, D&C YELLOW 10, CETETH-20, 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 SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, ALUMINA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   STEARETH-20, SQUALENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-75 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, SD ALCOHOL 40B
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses   BETA CAROTENE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips PHENOXYETHANOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CARRAGEENAN
Possible human immune system toxicant   SODIUM SULFITE, SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM METABISULFITE
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)
Occupational hazards related to handling   SODIUM METABISULFITE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE

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   PEG-75 STEARATE, VITAMIN A, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, MALTODEXTRIN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARRAGEENAN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BETA CAROTENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   SD ALCOHOL 40B, PHYTOL, LECITHIN

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   AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 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 high doses   CETETH-24, SODIUM SULFITE, CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   VITAMIN A, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHYTOL, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   PEG-75 STEARATE, CHOLETH-24, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) OCTYLDODECANOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL

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   STEARETH-20, CETETH-24, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETETH-20, CETETH-24, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CHOLETH-24
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   CHOLETH-24
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   CETETH-20
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   STEARETH-20, CETETH-24, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, VITAMIN A, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SQUALENE, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CHOLETH-24, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, TRIOXAUNDECANEDIOIC ACID, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SIMETHICONE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA (SAXIFRAGA STOLONIFERA) EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, POLYDECENE, PHYTOL, PETROLATUM, ORANGE ROUGHY OIL, MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) ROOT EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONOL, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT, COLA NITIDA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT, CETYL OCTANOATE, CARRAGEENAN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BETA CAROTENE, APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINA, ACRYLATES/ CARBAMATE COPOLYMER

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, ALUMINA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses   SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SODIUM METABISULFITE, BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SILICA, CARRAGEENAN
Cancer - limited evidence - immune system   SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CETETH-24, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETETH-20

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