ST. IVES SWISS FORMULA MOISTURIZING BODY WASH, CUCUMBER MELON
last updated: 02/01/08 brand: St. Ives by Alberto-Culver
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Polyquatrernium-39, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
Directions from packaging: Pour onto moistened pouf, sponge, washcloth or hands. Work into lather and rinse.
Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes flush thoroughly with water.
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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 |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| 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 |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE 1 (CI 42090) | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MELON FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-39 POLYQUATRERNIUM-39 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 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 | SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1 |
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 | FD&C YELLOW 5, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 |
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 | DISODIUM EDTA |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITOL, PANTHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 |
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 | FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
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 | CITRIC ACID | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | |
| 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, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PANTHENOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, SORBITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, MELON FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID |
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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