Physicians Formula Organic Wear Blush Rosy || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PHYSICIANS FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR BLUSH ROSY

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Physicians Formula by Physicians Formula Cosmetics

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

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 does not test on animals.

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

Ingredients from packaging: Mica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Stearate, Olea Euroaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cinnamic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Tocoherol, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Ferrocyanide, (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Manganese Violet, Ultramarines

Directions from packaging: DirectionsUsing a soft powder brush, sweep over blush to evenly blend colors. Tap excess powder from brush before applying. Brush over cheekbones to define and contour or apply for a more defined and dramatic look

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE	5	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FERROCYANIDE	5	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE	3	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL TOCOHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
KAOLIN	1	79%	Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MANGANESE VIOLET	0	94%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL	1	88%	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROAEA FRUIT OIL	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMIC ACID	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CALCIUM CARBONATE	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	1	87%	none identified
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH	1	83%	Occupational hazards
SODIUM LEVULINATE	0	94%	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		KAOLIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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		GLYCERIN, ULTRAMARINES
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		KAOLIN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC STEARATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES, MICA

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)		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ULTRAMARINES, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CALCIUM CARBONATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		CINNAMIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
Known human respiratory toxicant		FERROCYANIDE

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		ZINC STEARATE, CINNAMIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, GLYCERIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ULTRAMARINES

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		ZINC STEARATE

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		CINNAMIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CALCIUM CARBONATE

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		GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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		ZINC STEARATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ZINC STEARATE
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		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM LEVULINATE, CINNAMIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE

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		ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, GLYCERIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, KAOLIN,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)