ST. IVES CUCUMBER MELON & VITAMIN-E LOTION
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: St. Ives by Alberto-Culver
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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, 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; GLYCERIN; MINERAL OIL; STEARIC ACID; GLYCOL STEARATE; DIMETHICONE; PETROLATUM; CETYL ALCOHOL; GLYCERYL STEARATE; MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE; ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL; TRIETHANOLAMINE; DMDM HYDANTOIN; METHYLPARABEN; THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER; PROPYLPARABEN; HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT; PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT; SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT; CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT; CARBOMER; CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT; CUCUMIS MELO (MELON) FRUIT EXTRACT; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; PANTHENOL; RETINYL PALMITATE; ASCORBIC ACID; FRAGRANCE; YELLOW 5; BLUE 1; OTHER INGREDIENTS.
Directions from packaging: Smooth into skin as often as needed. Daily use will prevent over-dry skin from recurring.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| 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 |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| MINERAL OIL | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | 4 | 88% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, 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) |
| PETROLATUM | 1 | 92% | Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | 2 | 87% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MELON FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | 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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FD&C BLUE 1 |
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 | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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, FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| 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, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
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 | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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, 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, CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| 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 musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| 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 |
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 | STEARIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| 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 low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, GLYCOL STEARATE, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT | |
| 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 | ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, MELON FRUIT EXTRACT | |
| 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, PANTHENOL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| 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 |
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, MINERAL OIL |
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) |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN |
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