CVS DARK TANNING OIL
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: CVS by CVS Corporation
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Mineral Oil; Fragrance; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil; Amyl Acetate; Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Lanolin; Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Warnings from packaging: This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn. For External Use Only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water if contact occurs. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children. Not recommended for use on children.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL | 1 | 86% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AMYL ACETATE | 1 | 78% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 94% | none identified |
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 |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT |
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 | AMYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LANOLIN, FRAGRANCE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MINERAL OIL |
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 | AMYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL | |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | AMYL ACETATE |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF 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 | LANOLIN, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL |
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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | AMYL ACETATE |
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