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BARIELLE ULTRA SOFT HAND CREME, SPF 15

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Barielle by Barielle Ltd.

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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

MEDIUMUVB sunburn protection
LOWUVA protection
MEDIUMsunscreen stability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) ( 7.3? %) 
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 2.8? %) 

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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%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)
955%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-100 STEARATE469%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)
672%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LECITHIN370%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE488%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
VITAMIN E ACETATE
481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MINERAL OIL273%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHOLECALCIFEROL461%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT
389%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYSORBATE-80280%Developmental/reproductive toxicity
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL279%Neurotoxicity
STEARIC ACID274%Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BENZOATE269%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE)
SAGE LEAF
191%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
188%none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
OLIVE FRUIT OIL
188%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE186%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRISODIUM EDTA186%Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE LEAF JUICE
172%none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) INFUSION0100%none identified
FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL)0100%none identified
GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT
GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT
0100%none identified
ORANGE FLOWER0100%none identified
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER)0100%none identified
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW)
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT
0100%none identified
ROSA CANINA FRUIT0100%none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)099%none identified
ALLANTOIN094%none identified
CETYL ESTERS093%none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL093%none identified
WATER00%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 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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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)
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

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*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)

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)   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

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)
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

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   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

Ecotoxicology*

*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)

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)
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

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)
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

Occupational hazards*

*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

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   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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