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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, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CARBOMER, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM EDTA, LINALOOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BENZOIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, CAFFEINE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRAL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) SEED EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FLOWER EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT, IRON OXIDES, FDC BLUE #1, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER-3, ISODODECANE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, STEARIC ACID
| 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 |
| 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) |
| SALICYLIC ACID | 7 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | 5 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 6 | 62% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| CITRAL | 6 | 57% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 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 |
| SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | 4 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZOIC ACID | 4 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | 4 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| 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 |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 95% | none identified |
| PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| DEHYDROACETIC ACID | 1 | 85% | Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER-3 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ISODODECANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT ROSA CANINA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) LEAF EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 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 | CITRAL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FD&C BLUE 1, CAFFEINE |
*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, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRAL, LILIAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, CAFFEINE |
*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, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRAL, LILIAL, LINALOOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZOIC ACID |
*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, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, CITRAL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, LILIAL, BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, CAFFEINE, STEARIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
*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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | CAFFEINE | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LILIAL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE |
*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, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID, CAFFEINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES |
*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) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID | |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| 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 |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRAL | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | LINALOOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SALICYLIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| 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) |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, IRON OXIDES, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRAL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZOIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SALICYLIC ACID, 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 | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE, BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LILIAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BENZOIC ACID | |
| Classified as irritant | CITRAL, PHENOXYETHANOL, 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.
*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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL |
*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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CAFFEINE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRAL, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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