SKIN EFFECTS DAILY ANTI-AGING TREATMENT CREAM, SPF 15
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Skin Effects by Dr. Dover's Skincare
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (5%) |
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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: Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%; Oxybenzone 5% ; Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water; Octyldecyl Neopentanoate; Cetyl Alcohol; Glycerin; Gluconolactone; Glyceryl Stearate; PEG-100 Stearate; Steareth-20; Steareth-2; Dimethicone; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Tocopheryl Acetate; Retinyl Palmitate; Ascorbyl Palmitate; Bisabolol; Allantoin; Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil; Panthenol; Magnesium Aluminum Silicate; Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer; Dea-Cetyl Phosphate; Xanthan Gum; Parfum (Fragrance); Disodium EDTA; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Sodium Hydroxide
Directions from packaging: Avoid eye area. Discontinue use if signs of irritation develop. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only; not to be swallowed.
Warnings from packaging: Avoid eye area. Discontinue use if signs of irritation develop. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only; not to be swallowed.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 9 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 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) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| 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 |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| GLUCONOLACTONE | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| STEARETH-2 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| STEARETH-20 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BISABOLOL | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE OCTYLDECYL NEOPENTANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLUCONOLACTONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BISABOLOL | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), PANTHENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, BISABOLOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, STEARETH-20, | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | 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-2 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ETHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN | |
| 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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| 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) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | STEARETH-2 | |
| 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 | STEARETH-20 | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARETH-20 | |
| 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 | STEARETH-2, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ALLANTOIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, FRAGRANCE, GLUCONOLACTONE, GLYCERIN, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BISABOLOL |
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 low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, 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. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN |
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