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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), 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 (Aqua), Squalane, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Mica, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Urea, Papain, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Arginine, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Yeast Extract, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glucosamine HCl, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Linolenate, Corn Starch Modified, Linalool, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Ceresin, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Linoleic Acid, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Glyceryl Arachidonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Orange 4 (Cl 15510).
Directions from packaging: Apply morning and evening to face and neck. For ultimate results use with Deep Repair Serum.
Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue if signs of rash or irritation appear. If irritation or rash persist, consult a health care professional. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
| 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 |
| PEG-40 STEARATE | 4 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| 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) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| D&C ORANGE 4 ORANGE 4 (CL 15510) | 2 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PAPAIN | 5 | 68% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| UREA | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ARGININE | 3 | 79% | Neurotoxicity, 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 LINOLENATE | 3 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS) |
| GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS) |
| GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| 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 |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CHOLESTEROL | 2 | 74% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE | 1 | 95% | none identified |
| CERESIN | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| LINOLEIC ACID | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SQUALANE | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL ARACHIDONATE | 1 | 91% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| YEAST EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLUCOSAMINE HCL | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZINATE | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL DISTEARATE | 1 | 74% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AMINOPROPYL ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARTEMISIA VULGARIS (MUGWORT) EXTRACT ARTEMISIA VULGARIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CORN STARCH, MODIFIED | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| NYMPHAEA ALBA (WHITE WATER LILY) FLOWER EXTRACT NYMPHAEA ALBA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ORCHIS MASCULA (EARLY-PURPLE ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT ORCHIS MASCULA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALGAE EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 on microorganisms show positive mutation results | GLUCOSAMINE HCL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE-60, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), LINALOOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, D&C ORANGE 4, ARGININE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, CHOLESTEROL |
*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, PAPAIN, UREA, POLYSORBATE-60, PEG-40 STEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL, ARGININE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | D&C ORANGE 4, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
*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, PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM PCA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40 STEARATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL DISTEARATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LINOLENATE, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, LINALOOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, YEAST EXTRACT, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, LINALOOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | CHOLESTEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | ARGININE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, UREA |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ARGININE | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | PAPAIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE, CHOLESTEROL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA |
*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 | PETROLATUM | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, D&C ORANGE 4, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL, LINALOOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, | |
| 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) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LINOLEIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-60, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, UREA, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | ARGININE, GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA, PAPAIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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, PAPAIN, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PEG-40 STEARATE, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, LINALOOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CASTOR OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, 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 |
*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 | CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | CHOLESTEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | UREA, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SQUALANE, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LINALOOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL ARACHIDONATE, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL LINOLENATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, CASTOR OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PAPAIN, PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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.
*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 | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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 | ARGININE, CHOLESTEROL, CYCLOMETHICONE, D&C ORANGE 4, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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