ST. IVES SWISS FORMULA MOISTURIZING BODY WASH, COLLAGEN ELASTIN
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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Stearate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, DMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum).
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 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| 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 |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-7 | 2 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | 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 |
| HYDROLYZED ELASTIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| 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 | SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA |
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 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, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, 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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, SORBITOL | |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCOL STEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, CITRIC ACID |
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 |
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 | SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCOL STEARATE, 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) |
| 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 | GLYCOL STEARATE | |
| 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 | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, DMDM HYDANTOIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, SORBITOL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, FRAGRANCE, 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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