VITA-K SOLUTION (SKIN LIGHTENING SYSTEM)
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Vita-K by Woodridge Labs
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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), 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, POLYSORBATE, CARBOMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, METHYLPARABEN, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, ALLANTOIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, BENZOPHENONE-4, PANTHENOL, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, PROPYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM, EDTA, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILE EXTRACT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, CALENDULA EXTRACT, ORANGE PEEL EXTRACT, LEMONGRASS EXTRACT, BASIL EXTRACT, SAFE EXTRACT, HORSETAIL EXTRACT, EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT, HONEY EXTRACT, BLACK WALNUT EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C YELLOW #5 LIGHTENING TREATMENT ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HYDROQUINONE 2.0%, SEE INSIDE PAMPHLET FOR WARNINGS. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, ISOHEXADECANE, GLYCERIN, TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ADIPIC ACID COPOLYMER, STEARETH-21, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE (&) C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (&) LAURETH-7, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, SUCROSE COCOATE, STEARETH-2, DEA-OLETH-3_PHOSPHATE, DMDM HYDANTION (&) IDOPROPYNL BUTYLCARBAMATE, POLYSORBATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL SPF 15 LOTION ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OCTINOXATE 7.5%, OCTISALATE 3.0%, OXYBENZONE 3.0%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, SWEET ALMOND OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDRATED SILICA, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, STABILIZER, DIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT, PHYTONADIONE (VITAMIN K) FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OR OTHER PRODUCTS CALL 1-888-766-7331 OR VISIT US AT VITAKSOLUTION.COM.
Directions from packaging: 3 Easy Steps Clean face. Apply toner with a cotton ball and smooth over face and/or other areas and allow to dry. Apply a thick layer of the lightening treatment on desired areas. Apply SPF 15 protectant to treated areas to help maintain results. See inside pamphlet for more detailed instructions.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. If irritation develops, discontinue use. For use on children under the age of 6 months, consult a physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water if contact occurs. Keep out of reach of children. See further warnings on inside pamphlet.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| HYDROQUINONE (Active Ingredient) | 10 | 52% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN DMDM HYDANTION | 7 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | 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 |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 54% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE IDOPROPYNL BUTYLCARBAMATE | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 66% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | 6 | 62% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA DAZOLIDINYL 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 |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS STABILIZER | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| 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) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 1 | 80% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 69% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| POLYACRLYAMIDE C 13-14 ISOPARAFFIN LAURETH-7 POLYACRYLAMIDE (&) C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (&) LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DEA-OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE | 3 | 94% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-7 | 2 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| HYDRATED SILICA | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| POLYSORBATE | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ISOHEXADECANE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARETH-21 | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| STEARETH-2 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHYTONADIONE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) LEAF EXTRACT EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| JUGLANS NIGRA (BLACK WALNUT) LEAF EXTRACT BLACK WALNUT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SUCROSE COCOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ ADIPIC ACID COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL POWDER ORANGE PEEL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT CALENDULA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HONEY EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDRATED SILICA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | HYDROQUINONE |
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 | SODIUM METABISULFITE, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, HYDROQUINONE |
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, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, HYDROQUINONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROQUINONE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | HYDROQUINONE, SALICYLIC ACID, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTISALATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, SALICYLIC ACID, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Safe for brief discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing | products that are intended to be left on the skin | HYDROQUINONE |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SODIUM METABISULFITE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, HYDROQUINONE, 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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROQUINONE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), 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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, HYDROQUINONE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | HYDRATED SILICA |
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) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TETRASODIUM EDTA, | |
| 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, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, OCTISALATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, PHYTONADIONE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | HYDROQUINONE, 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, SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, 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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | HYDROQUINONE, 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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROQUINONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE |
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.
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) |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | HYDROQUINONE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE |
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) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| 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. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PHYTONADIONE |
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