Hempz Supre Hydroponic Bronzer, Cool! || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HEMPZ SUPRE HYDROPONIC BRONZER, COOL!

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Hempz by PBI Group, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

83%

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 (Aqua), Isopropyl Palmitate, Emulsifying Wax, Dihydroxyacetone, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Polysorbate 40, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Dimethicone, Squalane, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Farnesyl Acetate, Farnesol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Caramel, Fragrance (Parfum).

Directions from packaging: Apply immediately before tanning. Clean hands after use to avoid discoloration.

Warnings from packaging: This product does not contain sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. UV exposure can lead to skin cancer and premature aging, even if you don't burn. For external use only. 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
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)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
DIHYDROXYACETONE	5	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MENTHOL	3	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
FARNESOL	3	75%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
FARNESYL ACETATE	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL	2	91%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE	2	85%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARAMEL	1	92%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-40	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN PALMITATE	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
RIBOFLAVIN	1	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL	1	72%	none identified
ACETYL TYROSINE	0	100%	none identified
EMULSIFYING WAX	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
PANTHENYL TRIACETATE	0	100%	none identified
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	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 microorganisms show positive mutation results		FARNESOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYSORBATE-60
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, CARAMEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RIBOFLAVIN
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ETHOXYDIGLYCOL

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		POLYSORBATE-60, PEG-100 STEARATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	DIHYDROXYACETONE

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		ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		RIBOFLAVIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		FARNESOL, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE
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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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
Possible human immune system toxicant		FARNESOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)		FARNESOL, DIHYDROXYACETONE
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	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYSORBATE-60, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYSORBATE-40, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MENTHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
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		RIBOFLAVIN, PEG-100 STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, FARNESOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-60, DIMETHICONE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		FARNESYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARAMEL, CETYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		DIHYDROXYACETONE

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
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, 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 moderate doses		MENTHOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, SORBITAN PALMITATE, SQUALANE, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant		MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL

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		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN PALMITATE, POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-40, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		RIBOFLAVIN, MENTHOL, MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, PANTHENYL TRIACETATE, SQUALANE, XANTHAN GUM, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, FRAGRANCE, FARNESYL ACETATE, FARNESOL, EMULSIFYING WAX, CARAMEL, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL, ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, ACETYL TYROSINE

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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		ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		FARNESOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN