Kiss My Face Fragrance Free Olive & Aloe Ultra Moisturizer || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

KISS MY FACE FRAGRANCE FREE OLIVE & ALOE ULTRA MOISTURIZER

last updated: 06/22/07 brand: Kiss My Face by Kiss My Face Corporation

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

85%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but is not in compliance because of their use of one or more ingredients prohibited or restricted under 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:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, 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, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Borate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat Protein), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Extract, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Allantoin, Lecithin, Cetyl Esters, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Titanium Dioxide, Trisodium EDTA, 1-2Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid

Directions from packaging: no directions

User Reviews & Comments

seyet	"1 star because it initially left my face really smooth. But 1 star only because over the course of a week it causes an eczema like skin rash that I ha ..."	Read more.
tracey1968	"first lotion I have found that does not break out my very sensitive skin. ..."	Read more.
teacupstorm	"I have had the same experience as "seyet" with this product. I thought it might have just been me or that the rash might go away, but it looks like I ..."	Read more.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SODIUM BORATE	6	51%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (YARROW) EXTRACT	3	89%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources
SORBIC ACID	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	1	83%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
POLYSORBATE-80	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT	1	95%	None Identified
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT	1	91%	None Identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRISODIUM EDTA	1	86%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	None Identified
1,2-HEXANEDIOL	0	100%	None Identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN AVENA SATIVA (OAT PROTEIN)	0	100%	None Identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDERBERRY) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	None Identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	None Identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	0	94%	None Identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL	0	94%	None Identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	None Identified
CETYL ESTERS	0	93%	None Identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	None Identified
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		SORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM BORATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARIC ACID, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-80

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SODIUM BORATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		POLYSORBATE-80

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		SODIUM BORATE, LECITHIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM BORATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHENOXYETHANOL

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM BORATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-80, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM BORATE, GLYCERIN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBIC ACID, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Classified as medium human health priority		CETYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN
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	POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, TRISODIUM EDTA, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Prohibited for use in food		SODIUM BORATE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-80, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM BORATE, LECITHIN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM BORATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SQUALANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		STEARIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-80, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CETYL ESTERS
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE, 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		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALLANTOIN
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, TRISODIUM EDTA, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Insufficient data to determine safety		ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETYL ESTERS

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		SODIUM BORATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
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 (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)