L.A. EXPRESS AIRBRUSH SUNLESS TANNING SPRAY (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 08/15/07 brand: L.A. Express by L.A. Express
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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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Water; Dimethyl Ether; Alcohol Denat.; Ethoxydiglycol; Dihydroxyacetone; Diethylene Glycol; Erythrulose; Laureth-4; Aloe Barbadensis Gel; Walnut (Juglans Regia) Extract (and) Propylene Glycol; Hydrolyzed Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract; Butylene Glycol (and) PEG-8 (and) Bupleurum Falcatum Extract (and) Caffeine (and) Coenzyme A; Cactus (Careus Grandiflorus) Extract; Alcohol (and) Lecithin (and) Ubiquinone; Caramel; DMDM Hydantoin; FD&C Red #40; FD&C Yellow #5; FD&C Blue #1; Fragrance; Citric Acid
Warnings from packaging: This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. For external use only. Avoid spraying into eyes and inhalation. Intentional misuse by deliberately inhaling contents may be harmful or fatal. Excess spray could discolor fabric or carpet. Flammable. Contents under pressure. Do not use near fire, flame, sparks, or while smoking. Do not puncture or incinerate. Keep out of the reach of children.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 9 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| LECITHIN | 6 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | 5 | 81% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOL ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| DIHYDROXYACETONE | 2 | 73% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-4 | 3 | 96% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | 2 | 82% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DIMETHYL ETHER | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| CARAMEL | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| FD&C RED 40 | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| UBIQUINONE | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT CACTUS (CAREUS GRANDIFLORUS) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ERYTHRULOSE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) EXTRACT WALNUT (JUGLANS REGIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 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 | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CARAMEL | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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, DIMETHYL ETHER, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FD&C RED 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | UBIQUINONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | UBIQUINONE, FD&C BLUE 1, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C RED 40, DIHYDROXYACETONE | |
| 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) | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Limited evidence of kidney toxicity | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, UBIQUINONE | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED, ETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 |
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 | ETHANOL, DIMETHYL ETHER, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN, ETHANOL, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | LAURETH-4, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LAURETH-4 | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| 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 | LAURETH-4 | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | UBIQUINONE, HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) 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 | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL, ERYTHRULOSE, DIMETHYL ETHER, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARAMEL |
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 high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | DIETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALCOHOL DENATURED, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | UBIQUINONE |
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