Verattiva Sun Activator (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

VERATTIVA SUN ACTIVATOR (2007 FORMULATION)

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SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

89%

data gap

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21% of tanning oils have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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), 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: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CETYL RICINOLEATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLCELLULOSE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HEXYLDECYL LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BEESWAX ABSOLUTE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETA-GLUCAN, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, STEARYL BEESWAX, BEESWAX, WHITE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, CAFFEINE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, TYROSINE, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ACACIA, PANTHENOL, SORBITOL, CALCIUM ASCORBATE, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS/ACEROLA CHERRY FERMENT, NIACIN, PVP, COPPER SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM PALMITATE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DICAPRYLYL ETHER

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
CUPRIC SULFATE COPPER SULFATE	5	72%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT	4	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAFFEINE	4	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM	3	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE	2	100%	Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
POTASSIUM PALMITATE	2	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TYROSINE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN	1	95%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL	1	94%	none identified
ETHYLCELLULOSE	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
DICAPRYLYL ETHER	1	93%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT	1	90%	none identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL	1	89%	none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER OIL	1	89%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
NIACIN	1	85%	none identified
PVP	1	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE	0	100%	none identified
HEXYLDECYLLAURATE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN	0	100%	none identified
LACTOBACILLUS/ACEROLA CHERRY FERMENT	0	100%	none identified
LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT	0	100%	none identified
STEARYL BEESWAX	0	100%	none identified
BEESWAX, WHITE	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM COCO/BABASSU/ANDIROBA SULFATE ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
CALCIUM ASCORBATE	0	93%	none identified
CETYL RICINOLEATE	0	93%	none identified

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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, TYROSINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN
Cancer - moderate evidence - renal		CUPRIC SULFATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		PVP, CAFFEINE

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		ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT
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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		TYROSINE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		CAFFEINE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		CUPRIC SULFATE

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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		TYROSINE, NIACIN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAFFEINE

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		TYROSINE, PVP, GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CUPRIC SULFATE

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)
One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects		HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PVP
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CUPRIC SULFATE, CAFFEINE

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		CAFFEINE, CUPRIC SULFATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		TYROSINE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DICAPRYLYL ETHER, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, PVP
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		ETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL,
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, SORBITOL, PANTHENOL
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, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TYROSINE, ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PVP, NIACIN, POTASSIUM PALMITATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CUPRIC SULFATE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, ETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ASCORBATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAFFEINE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, POTASSIUM PALMITATE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BEESWAX
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED 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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		CUPRIC SULFATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ETHYLCELLULOSE, PVP

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 very low doses		TYROSINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, ETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		POTASSIUM PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CAFFEINE
Classified as irritant		CUPRIC SULFATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE 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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CALCIUM ASCORBATE, CETYL RICINOLEATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PVP, PANTHENOL, NIACIN, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL RICINOLEATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BEESWAX, WHITE, SODIUM COCO/BABASSU/ANDIROBA SULFATE, STEARYL BEESWAX, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS/ACEROLA CHERRY FERMENT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CUPRIC SULFATE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, ETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, HEXYLDECYLLAURATE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, POTASSIUM PALMITATE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SORBITOL, TYROSINE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT

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)
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		CUPRIC SULFATE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TYROSINE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CUPRIC SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, NIACIN
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA, CAFFEINE