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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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: POLYBUTENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, MICA, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 30 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), MINERAL OIL, BLUE 1 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), RED 7 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), RED 28 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), CARMINE, YELLOW 6 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), PETROLATUM, LANOLIN OIL, FLAVOR, BEESWAX, PARAFFIN, SILICA, PROPYLPARABEN
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 30 LAKE RED 30 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 6 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 3 | 89% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| D&C RED 7 LAKE RED 7 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 73% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 28 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| WHITE PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CARMINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYBUTENE | 1 | 92% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| LANOLIN OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
*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 high doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
*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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE |
*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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
*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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
*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 | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | POLYBUTENE, WHITE PETROLATUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | D&C RED 30 LAKE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA, IRON OXIDES |
*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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | WHITE PETROLATUM, POLYBUTENE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | PARAFFIN |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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 | FLAVOR |
*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 | POLYBUTENE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), WHITE PETROLATUM |
*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 low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN, MINERAL OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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) |
| Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern | POLYBUTENE | |
| 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 | POLYBUTENE, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, PARAFFIN, LANOLIN OIL, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), WHITE PETROLATUM, FLAVOR | |
| 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, MINERAL OIL |
*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 moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PARAFFIN, MICA, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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), SILICA |
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