Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tan Oil (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HAWAIIAN TROPIC DARK TAN OIL (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Hawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

91%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: MINERAL OIL; COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL; THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER; ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT; LANOLIN; EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL; AMYL ACETATE; FRAGRANCE; PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT (PLUMERIA); MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT; PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT; CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT; PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (PASSION FRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT; COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (DASHEEN) ROOT EXTRACT; ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI NUT) SEED EXTRACT.

Directions from packaging: Apply generously and evenly to exposed skin. Reapply often.

Warnings from packaging: This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of small children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL	1	89%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYL ACETATE	1	78%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED EXTRACT ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI NUT) SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (DASHEEN) ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (PASSION FRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT (PLUMERIA)	0	100%	none identified
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER	0	94%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL

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

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		AMYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		LANOLIN, FRAGRANCE

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MINERAL OIL

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		AMYL ACETATE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
Classified as skin irritant	products for use on skin	AMYL ACETATE

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)
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		LANOLIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER
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		AMYL ACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED 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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		AMYL ACETATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL