Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizing Lotion || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AVEENO POSITIVELY RADIANT MOISTURIZING LOTION

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Aveeno by Johnson & Johnson

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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; Emulsifying Wax; Ethylhexyl Isononanoate; Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract; Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate; Dimethicone; Polyacrylamide; Cyclomethicone; Stearic Acid; Phenoxyethanol; C13-14 Isoparaffin; Dimethicone Copolyol; Benzyl Alcohol; Titanium Dioxide; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate; Tocopheryl Acetate; Panthenol; Panthenyl Ethyl Ether; Glyceryl Laurate; Laureth-7; Methylparaben; Silica; Polymethyl Methacrylate; Cetearyl Alcohol; Tetrasodium EDTA; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Propylparaben; DMDM Hydantoin; Mica; Fragrance; BHT; Citric Acid

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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
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZYL ALCOHOL	6	64%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, 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)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAURETH-7	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE	3	93%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERYL LAURATE	3	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYACRYLAMIDE	3	71%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN	1	93%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
EMULSIFYING WAX	0	100%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE	0	100%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, BHT

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		ETHYLPARABEN, BHT, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
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

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		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL LAURATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		BENZYL ALCOHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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 low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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, BHT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, 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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects		BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant		DMDM HYDANTOIN, BHT, 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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BENZYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL
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	SILICA, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, DMDM HYDANTOIN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
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)
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
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		POLYACRYLAMIDE, CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
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 high doses		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL LAURATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYACRYLAMIDE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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		PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		GLYCERYL LAURATE
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		METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), LAURETH-7, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE, EMULSIFYING WAX, CITRIC ACID, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN

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		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BENZYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SILICA