J.R. Watkins Hand & Body Lotion, Lavender || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

J.R. WATKINS HAND & BODY LOTION, LAVENDER

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

80%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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), 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, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA.

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally as needed. Avoid contact with eyes.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL	2	87%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT	1	91%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE	0	100%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CENTAUREA CYANUS (CORNFLOWER) FLOWER EXTRACT CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER EXTRACT HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
TILIA CORDATA (LINDEN) FLOWER EXTRACT TILIA CORDATA FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE
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 any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
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, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
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 low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Associated with immunotoxicity		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) 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)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, STEARIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TILIA CORDATA (LINDEN) FLOWER EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TRIETHANOLAMINE
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		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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
Insufficient data to determine safety		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TILIA CORDATA (LINDEN) FLOWER EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CENTAUREA CYANUS (CORNFLOWER) FLOWER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, 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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN