Advanced Botanical Research Pax Derma Natural Intensive Anti-Aging Face Cream || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ADVANCED BOTANICAL RESEARCH PAX DERMA NATURAL INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING FACE CREAM

last updated: 12/11/07 brand: Advanced Botanical Research by Advanced Botanical Research

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

87%

data gap

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24% of anti-agings have lower concerns
30% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but has not met minimum requirements.

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
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Water, squalene, glyceryl stearate se, vegetable glycerin, shea butter, safflower oil, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, avocado oil, sodium pca, grapeseed extract, green tea leaf extract, borage oil, jojoba, rosehip oil, wheatgerm oil, sesame seed oil, sweet almond oil, pure essential oil blend [rose geranium (organic), lavender, chamomile, carrot seed, juniper berry, rose otto, rosemary, tea tree, neroli, jasmine], aloe leaf juice, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, pathenol, allantoin, beta carotene, lecithin, CoQ10 (ubiquinone), alpha lipoic (thioctic) acid, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol.

Directions from packaging: Gently smooth over face and neck. For best results, use daily.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
LECITHIN (PLANT-DERIVED)	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PHENOXYETHANOL (PRESERVATIVE)	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PANTHENOL PATHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
BETA CAROTENE (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT (PLANT-DERIVED)	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	97%	Endocrine disruption
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	96%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (PRESERVATIVE)	1	90%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	90%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
SQUALENE (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
THIOCTIC ACID	1	87%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	84%	none identified
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
UBIQUINONE	1	84%	none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE (PRESERVATIVE)	1	83%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE LEAF JUICE (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	72%	none identified
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM (BLOOD ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL NEROLI ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) BERRY ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
ROSE HIP OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	94%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	94%	none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	93%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	93%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	93%	none identified
WATER (FILTERED)	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
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID

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 moderate doses		UBIQUINONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BETA CAROTENE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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		SODIUM PCA, LECITHIN
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
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 - 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		UBIQUINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL

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		SODIUM PCA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Limited evidence of any disruption		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL

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		PHENOXYETHANOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL

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)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, 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	CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE
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)
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	TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		THIOCTIC ACID, SQUALENE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, UBIQUINONE
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE
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 broad systemic effects at very low doses		SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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		XANTHAN GUM, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, LECITHIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, LECITHIN

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

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		TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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)
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		TOCOPHEROL
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		SQUALENE, STEARIC ACID, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, PANTHENOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, UBIQUINONE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, THIOCTIC ACID, ROSE HIP OIL
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL, ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) BERRY ESSENTIAL OIL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) ESSENTIAL OIL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM (BLOOD ORANGE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL, BETA CAROTENE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, ALLANTOIN

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

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BETA CAROTENE, UBIQUINONE, THIOCTIC ACID