AVON ANEW ULTIMATE TRANSFORMING HAND & NAIL CREAM, SPF 15 (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Avon by Avon Products, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| 6 | UVB hazard/exposure score |
| 4 | UVA hazard/exposure score |
| 6 | sunscreen instability |
*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.
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) ( 2.3? %) |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ( 6.7? %) |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 3.4? %) |
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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 |
Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, PEG-40 STEARATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LAURYL LACTATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PHYTOL, PVM/MA DECADIENE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIMETHICONE, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, SILICA, ACRYLATES/CARBAMATE COPOLYMER, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, COLA NITIDA SEED EXTRACT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, ORANGE ROUGHY OIL, BHT, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT, SQUALENE, GLYCERIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PEARL POWDER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, RETINOL, LANOLIN ALCOHOLS, LECITHIN, PEG-8, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMER, SILK AMINO ACIDS, TOCOPHEROL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT, BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, BETA-CAROTENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MORUS NIGRA ROOT EXTRACT, STEARETH-2, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/GOLD FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT, CAFFEINE, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, IRON OXIDES, XIMENYNIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-3
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ingredients
| 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 |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-40 STEARATE | 4 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 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) |
| PEG-8 | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT | 5 | 88% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| VITAMIN A RETINOL | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | 1 | 89% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CAFFEINE | 4 | 75% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LAURYL LACTATE | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCOLIC ACID | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | 2 | 87% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PHYTOL | 2 | 93% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| BETA CAROTENE | 1 | 84% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | 2 | 81% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 1 | 95% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| XIMENYNIC ACID | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BUPLEURUM FALCATUM EXTRACT BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT | 1 | 92% | Neurotoxicity |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT | 1 | 88% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| SQUALENE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| STEARETH-2 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACRYLATES/ CARBAMATE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| C30-38 OLEFIN/ ISOPROPYL MALEATE/ MA COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COLA NITIDA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT COLA NITIDA SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) ROOT EXTRACT MORUS NIGRA ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PEARL POWDER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT JUICE PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PVM/ MA DECADIENE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA (SAXIFRAGA STOLONIFERA) EXTRACT SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ MAGNESIUM FERMENT | 0 | 95% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MALTODEXTRIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ORANGE ROUGHY OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ LYSATE EXTRACT SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT | 0 | 93% | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | BHT, CAFFEINE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LAURYL LACTATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BENZYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), BUPLEURUM FALCATUM EXTRACT |
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 low doses | CAFFEINE, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | BETA CAROTENE, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCOLIC ACID, PEG-40 STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
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, PEG-8, PEG-40 STEARATE, LAURYL LACTATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | GLYCOLIC ACID, LAURYL LACTATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCOLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LECITHIN |
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 | VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BUPLEURUM FALCATUM EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CAFFEINE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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 | DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | SODIUM METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects | HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human skin and immune toxicant - moderate evidence | SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, BHT |
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, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAFFEINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILICA, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCOLIC ACID, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARETH-2, SQUALENE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-8, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses | BETA CAROTENE, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT | |
| Known human any toxicant | SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, 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 | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-8, PEG-40 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MALTODEXTRIN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BETA CAROTENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN, PHYTOL |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE |
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 moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, VITAMIN A, CAFFEINE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT, METHYLPARABEN, PHYTOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
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.
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 | |
| No workplace limits set | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT |
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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence - immune system | SACCHAROMYCES/ GOLD FERMENT | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BETA CAROTENE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA, CAFFEINE |
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