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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, EDTA, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, SODIUM SULFITE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, SIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM PROTEIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HYDROCHLORIDE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARETH-50, AMMONIA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, FRAGRANCE
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 10 | 52% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| CETEARETH-50 | 5 | 71% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM SULFITE | 3 | 87% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMMONIA | 3 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| EDTA | 3 | 78% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| 2-METHYLRESORCINOL | 2 | 84% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ERYTHORBIC ACID | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PALMITIC ACID | 1 | 76% | Neurotoxicity |
| 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HYDROCHLORIDE | 1 | 75% | Cancer |
| AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-22 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SIMETHICONE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WHEAT GERM PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 SULFITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ERYTHORBIC ACID, EDTA, AMMONIA | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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 | EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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 | CETEARETH-50, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CETEARETH-50, EDTA | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| 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 | PALMITIC ACID, SODIUM SULFITE |
*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 | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, GLYCERIN |
*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 immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | 2-METHYLRESORCINOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, FRAGRANCE |
*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 | EDTA, AMMONIA | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL |
*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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, ERYTHORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CETEARETH-50, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| Known human sense organ toxicant | AMMONIA | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | AMMONIA | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
*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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | EDTA | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, AMMONIA |
*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 high doses | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CETEARETH-50, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | AMMONIA | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, EDTA |
*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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| 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 SULFITE, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, EDTA, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | WHEAT GERM PROTEIN, SIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, PEG-15 COCOPOLYAMINE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, AMMONIA, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL |
*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 very low doses | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | AMMONIA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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