Dove Energy Glow +, SPF 15 Gradual Tanning Lotion, All Skin Tones || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DOVE ENERGY GLOW +, SPF 15 GRADUAL TANNING LOTION, ALL SKIN TONES

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Dove by Unilever

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

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 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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Active: octinoxate 6%, zinc oxide 2%. Inactive: water, cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, dimethicone crosspolymer, capryl/capric triglyceride, peg-10 dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, peg-10, cholesterol, tocopheryl acetate, sodium lactate, sodium pca, retinyl palmitate, stearic acid, linoleic acid, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 11, ceramide 1, phytosphingosine, disodium edta, dmdm hydantoin, iodopropylnyl butylcarbamate, fragrance/parfum, mica, titanium dioxide.

Directions from packaging: Smooth onto skin before going out in the sun

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm) (Active Ingredient)	3	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PEG-10	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-10 DIMETHICONE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE IODOPROPYLNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, 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
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)
SODIUM LACTATE	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHOLESTEROL	2	74%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRYL/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
LINOLEIC ACID	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CERAMIDE 1	0	100%	none identified
CERAMIDE 3	0	100%	none identified
CERAMIDE 6-II CERAMIDE 6 11	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE	0	100%	none identified
PHYTOSPHINGOSINE	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 animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHOLESTEROL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SODIUM LACTATE

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		DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE

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
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		DMDM HYDANTOIN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-10, SODIUM LACTATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, SODIUM PCA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		SODIUM LACTATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM LACTATE, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, CHOLESTEROL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID

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, SODIUM PCA, DISODIUM EDTA, CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		SODIUM LACTATE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Known human immune system toxicant		DMDM HYDANTOIN, FRAGRANCE
Human any toxicant - strong evidence		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CHOLESTEROL
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)
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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM PCA, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LINOLEIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
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	SODIUM LACTATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DMDM HYDANTOIN
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-10, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM 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

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

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		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		LINOLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		CHOLESTEROL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
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
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CERAMIDE 1, CERAMIDE 3, CERAMIDE 6-II, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, LINOLEIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PEG-10
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		CHOLESTEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CHOLESTEROL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)