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LANCASTER SUNSLIM BODY PROGRAMME CELLULI-BURNER TAN BOOSTER, SPF 15

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Lancaster by Lancaster Beauty

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
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Sunscreens: What's Safe & What Works

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

6UVB hazard/exposure score
6UVA hazard/exposure score
1sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (2%) 
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.4925%) 
OCTISALATE (5%) 
OCTOCRYLENE (1%) 

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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2%, Octinoxate 7.4925%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 1%. Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caffeine, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Arginine HCI, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Combretum Micranthum Leaf Extract, Copper Gluconate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Glycine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Lespedeza Capitata Extract, Niacinamide, Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract, Ornithine HCI, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, PEG-8, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Silica, Sodium Acetate, Sodium DNA, Sodium Lactate Methylsilanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitol, Threonine, Tocopherol, Tyrosine, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Parfum/Fragrance

Directions from packaging: -Apply every morning at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.-Apply evenly, at least every 1.5 to 2 hours, especially after swimming

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-4 LAURATE670%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
(Active Ingredient)
865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA169%Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-8476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BHT661%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ALCOHOL DENATURED571%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER567%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CAFFEINE475%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE473%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL472%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)
368%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%Persistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER375%Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
CITRIC ACID372%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTOCRYLENE
(Active Ingredient)
371%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes
COPPER GLUCONATE189%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ORNITHINE HCL
ORNITHINE HCI
287%Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE182%Persistence and bioaccumulation
NIACINAMIDE281%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TYROSINE281%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
276%Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
(Active Ingredient)
273%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE267%none identified
ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT1100%Multiple, additive exposure sources
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%none identified
COFFEE EKISU
COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED EXTRACT
194%none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%none identified
DISODIUM SUCCINATE189%none identified
COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT
COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) EXTRACT
189%none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) SEED OIL
COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED OIL
188%none identified
SORBITOL188%none identified
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE187%none identified
SODIUM ACETATE186%none identified
THREONINE186%none identified
ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE
ARGININE HCI
183%none identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCINE179%none identified
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE/ VP COPOLYMER0100%none identified
ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE0100%none identified
COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM (OPIUM-ANTIDOTE) LEAF EXTRACT
COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM LEAF EXTRACT
0100%none identified
GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM (RED ALGAE) EXTRACT
GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT
0100%none identified
HYDROLYZED SOY FLOUR0100%none identified
ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (MATE) LEAF EXTRACT
ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
0100%none identified
LESPEDEZA CAPITATA (ROUNDHEAD LESPEDEZA) EXTRACT
LESPEDEZA CAPITATA EXTRACT
0100%none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE0100%none identified
SODIUM DNA0100%none identified
SODIUM LACTATE METHYLSILANOL0100%none identified
ULVA LACTUCA (SEA LETTUCE) EXTRACT
ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT
0100%none identified
OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT0100%none identified
PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT0100%none identified
CARBOMER093%none identified
WATER00%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   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TYROSINE, TOCOPHEROL, THREONINE, SORBITOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Cancer - limited evidence   ALCOHOL DENATURED
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, 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 reproductive effects at high doses   AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   TYROSINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) SEED OIL
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   ALCOHOL DENATURED, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   CAFFEINE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN

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   PEG-4 LAURATE, STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PEG-8, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, LECITHIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   CITRIC ACID, OCTISALATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTOCRYLENE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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, THREONINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ORNITHINE HCL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, NIACINAMIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM ACETATE, PEG-4 LAURATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA, BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   CAFFEINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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, GLYCINE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAFFEINE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   NIACINAMIDE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PEG-4 LAURATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant   AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, 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   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife   OCTOCRYLENE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, COPPER GLUCONATE, 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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   THREONINE,
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTOCRYLENE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) SEED OIL, SORBITOL, ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCINE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
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, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   COFFEE EKISU, SODIUM ACETATE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, OCTISALATE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   PEG-4 LAURATE, TYROSINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, COPPER GLUCONATE, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA,
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 blood effects at low doses   BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses   NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE
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)
Occupational hazards related to handling   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE

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   PEG-4 LAURATE, COFFEE EKISU, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, TYROSINE, TOCOPHEROL, THREONINE, SORBITOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-8, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM EDTA, COPPER GLUCONATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, ORNITHINE HCL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, LECITHIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED

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 POLYACRYLATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL DENATURED
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   OCTOCRYLENE, 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   OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM ACETATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   METHYLPARABEN, BHT, ALCOHOL DENATURED
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   TYROSINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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   ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
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   TOCOPHEROL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Insufficient data to determine safety   ALCOHOL DENATURED
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   PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, NIACINAMIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CARBOMER, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, COFFEE EKISU, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ULVA LACTUCA (SEA LETTUCE) EXTRACT, TYROSINE, THREONINE, SORBITOL, SODIUM LACTATE METHYLSILANOL, SODIUM DNA, SODIUM ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, ORNITHINE HCL, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTISALATE, LESPEDEZA CAPITATA (ROUNDHEAD LESPEDEZA) EXTRACT, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS (MATE) LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY FLOUR, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM (RED ALGAE) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, COPPER GLUCONATE, COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM (OPIUM-ANTIDOTE) LEAF EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE/ VP COPOLYMER, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE

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   ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ALCOHOL DENATURED
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BHT
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN

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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CAFFEINE, NIACINAMIDE, SILICA, TYROSINE
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   ALCOHOL DENATURED

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