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| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) ( 7.3? %)  |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 2.8? %)  |
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We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.
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, 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, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone 3, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetyl Esters, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben, Matricaria, Fennel, Rosa Canina, Sambucus Nigra, Calendula Officinalis, Orange Flower, Sage Leaf, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Allantoin, Lecithin, Sweet Almond Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Vitamin E Acetate, Trisodium EDTA, Corn Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Aloe Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Olive Fruit Oil
Directions from packaging: DirectionsMassage thoroughly into hands in an upward motion as often as desired daily. For Best Results: Use after every hand washing and before going outdoors.
| 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 |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 9 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, 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) |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | 4 | 88% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | 4 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT | 3 | 89% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| POLYSORBATE-80 | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | 2 | 79% | Neurotoxicity |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) SAGE LEAF | 1 | 91% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLIVE FRUIT OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 86% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | 1 | 86% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) INFUSION | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ORANGE FLOWER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA FRUIT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETYL ESTERS | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLECALCIFEROL, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | POLYSORBATE-80 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
*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, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, LECITHIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHOLECALCIFEROL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BENZOATE, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
*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) | STEARIC ACID, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TRISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 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, POLYSORBATE-80 |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), SODIUM BENZOATE, STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT |
*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 | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
*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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), METHYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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 | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETYL ESTERS | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, POLYSORBATE-80, TRISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ESTERS, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ROSA CANINA FRUIT, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW), ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER), SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), ORANGE FLOWER, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MINERAL OIL, GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL), CHOLECALCIFEROL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) INFUSION, ALLANTOIN |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
*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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM BENZOATE |
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