Sensai Silky Bronze Soothing After Sun Emulsion (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SENSAI SILKY BRONZE SOOTHING AFTER SUN EMULSION (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: by

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

82%

data gap

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97% of after sun products have lower concerns
100% of eczema/damaged skin treatments have lower concerns

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, Biochemical or cellular level changes

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

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, DIMETHICONE, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, BENTONITE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, METHYLPARABEN, NIACINAMIDE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, SQUALANE, METHYLSERINE, ALCOHOL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) JUICE, DISODIUM EDTA, LYSOLECITHIN, DIMETHOXY DI-P-CRESOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, HYDROLYZED SILK, PYRACANTHA FORTUNEANA FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) KERNEL EXTRACT, FDC YELLOW #5, FDC RED #4, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BHT, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, FRAGRANCE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, WHITE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL, POLYSORBATE 80

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
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
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TARTRAZINE FDC YELLOW #5	5	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHANOL ALCOHOL	5	74%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PONCEAU SX FDC RED #4	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
BENTONITE	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
NIACINAMIDE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
POLYSORBATE-80	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
CHOLESTEROL	2	74%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE	2	67%	none identified
LYSOLECITHIN	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHOXY DI-P-CRESOL	0	100%	none identified
METHYLSERINE	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) JUICE	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) KERNEL EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PYRACANTHA FORTUNEANA FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED SILK	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE	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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		BENTONITE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TARTRAZINE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Cancer - limited evidence		ETHANOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		PONCEAU SX, CHOLESTEROL, BHT

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 any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		CHOLESTEROL, 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		AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, TARTRAZINE, ETHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ETHANOL

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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		BENTONITE, DIMETHICONE
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)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		TARTRAZINE, PONCEAU SX, 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		NIACINAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-80
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CHOLESTEROL, BHT, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		NIACINAMIDE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, 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)
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		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		ETHANOL, PETROLATUM
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CHOLESTEROL

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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID,
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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CHOLESTEROL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		PETROLATUM
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	DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		LYSOLECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		TARTRAZINE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN
Possible human respiratory toxicant		BENTONITE
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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		ETHANOL

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		XANTHAN GUM, TARTRAZINE, STEARIC ACID, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, BENTONITE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ETHANOL

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		PETROLATUM, ETHANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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 low doses		METHYLPARABEN, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ETHANOL, BHT
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DIPROPYLENE 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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
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		STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, NIACINAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-80, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, BHT, BUTYLPARABEN, CHOLESTEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LYSOLECITHIN, PETROLATUM, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL
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		BENTONITE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PYRACANTHA FORTUNEANA FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) KERNEL EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) JUICE, PONCEAU SX, METHYLSERINE, DIMETHOXY DI-P-CRESOL, XANTHAN GUM, TARTRAZINE, SQUALANE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SILK, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ETHANOL, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN

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		BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ETHANOL

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)
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)
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BENTONITE, CHOLESTEROL, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NIACINAMIDE