APHRODITE OLIVE OIL & CHAMOMILE DEODORANT STICK (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

APHRODITE OLIVE OIL & CHAMOMILE DEODORANT STICK (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Aphrodite by Aphrodite Cosmetics

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

76%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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

Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.

Ingredients from packaging: PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, ALLANTOIN, TRICLOSAN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, WATER, SODIUM STEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PEG-200, TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CITRATE, FRAGRANCE, ALUMINUM CITRATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
PEG-200	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL	6	60%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALUMINUM CITRATE	4	81%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL	2	89%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL	2	81%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
GLUCAMINE	0	100%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) LEAF EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CITRATE	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LINALOOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, GERANIOL

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		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM CITRATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		GERANIOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-200
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LINALOOL

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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM CITRATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GERANIOL, LINALOOL

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 studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant		GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRICLOSAN

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)		SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, ALUMINUM CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LINALOOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM STEARATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-200
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL, TRICLOSAN

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

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		SODIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, PEG-200, GERANIOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TRICLOSAN

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		SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, GERANIOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		SODIUM STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF 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		SODIUM STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CITRATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) LEAF EXTRACT, TRICLOSAN, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, PEG-200, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LINALOOL, GLUCAMINE, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM CITRATE, 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 low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ALUMINUM CITRATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		SODIUM STEARATE

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		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL